Asia Pacific: Cargill to open cocoa processing plant in Gresik, East Java

Cargill said it will begin cocoa processing tests at its cocoa processing plant in Gresik, in the East-Java region of Indonesia by end of May 2014, the company announced at the Indonesia International Cocoa Conference held recently in Bali, Indonesia. It says the construction of the plant is now nearing completion and is on target to open later this year. The...

Asia Pacific: IOI Loders Croklaan Asia achieves compliance on responsible sourcing

IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia says it has complied with the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) Registration and Supplier Responsible Sourcing Program on March 6, 2014. This has affirmed the company’s ethical and responsible business practices while strengthening the confidence of customers in IOILC Asia. A Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit was conducted to ensure labor standards, health and safety, environment...

Asia Pacific: Lesaffre, Shanghai Young Bakers partner on training in China

On Tuesday 13th May 2014, the French Minister of Agriculture Mr. Le Foll makes a stop on his official China tour to visit the International Trade Fair Bakery China that takes place in Shanghai from May 13th to May 16th. Lesaffre Greater China and charity program Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) have signed a partnership agreement on training employees of companies...

Europe: Durst demonstrates digital UV inkjet print system at interpack 2014

Industrial inkjet company Durst has demonstrated the full range of applications of Tau 330 digital ultra violet (UV) inkjet print system at the interpack exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 8 to 14, 2014. The system was launched in early 2013 and 20 of such systems were installed worldwide. Tau 330 now offers a new high definition print mode with print...

Europe: RPC Bebo Plastik creates “homemade” packaging look with pre-print technology

RPC Bebo Plastik has produced a lid design that creates a ‘homemade’ look for a variety of products including salads and sauces using its Bebo Print pre-print technology. The patented Bebo Wave Lid is designed to replicate the cloth or paper covering that would normally be tied around the neck of a jar or pot containing homemade produce. The lid sits...

Asia Pacific: Amcor Flexibles, Atlas Converting on supply slitter rewinders in region

Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific (AFAP) will partner with Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. for the supply of Titan slitter rewinders after signing a preferred vendor agreement in April 2014. The agreement provides standard machine specifications and options, together with an optimized and simplified process for ordering, delivery, installation and commissioning. Amcor has in 2014 ordered four Titan slitter rewinders as part of...

Europe: Kortec introduces multi-layer, clear plastic can at interpack 2014

Kortec introduces ‘Klear can’, a multi-layer, Bisphenol A-free polypropylene (PP) packaging technology as an alternative to metal cans at the interpack exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 8 to 14, 2014. The multi-layer plastic cans are designed to providing brand owners with clear, see-through PP in containers with an extended shelf life of up to five years. They are suitable for...

Europe: FKuR, Corbion Purac to develop heat resistant PLA compounds for packaging

Bioplastic company FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and Corbion Purac are developing poly lactic acid (PLA) compounds for both heat resistant and genetically modified organism-free applications. Both companies are targeting new bioplastic compounds for applications that include both food and non-food packaging, as well as several durable products such as toys and office supplies. They will be working to develop applications where high...

Americas: Brazilian dairy company Sabe opts for filling technology from SIG Combibloc

Brazilian dairy company Sabe Alimentos Ltda is opting for the filling technology from SIG Combibloc with two filling machines operating at its Muribeca factory to produce Sabe and Sabidinho branded products. These products are protected and packaged for long life in aseptic carton packs from SIG Combibloc. The Sabe brand milk mix drinks and various types of ultra high temperature milk...

Europe: Nampak Plastics’ Infini bottle wins DuPont award

Nampak Plastics’ Infini bottle has won silver in the Packaging Innovation category of the 26th international DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The awards honor innovations in packaging design, materials, technology, processes, and service across the entire packaging value chain. The Infini bottle was picked from among nearly 200 entries and joins 15 other winners across the world. Previous winners of the award...