Lightweight foamed PET process offered for beer bottles
Plastic Technologies' oPTI PET bottle technology offers improved shelf-presence, barrier customization for beer applications.
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Strong platforms for the packaging industry
Messe Düsseldorf and its trade fairs keep an active presence in future markets.
New plastic for intelligent packaging
Packaging that alerts consumers to food which is starting to go off is being developed by researchers at Strathclyde.
Gillette reduces plastic from packaging
Gillette’s new packaging for its Fusion ProGlide Power Razor reduces plastic use by 79 percent, according to packaging design company Burgopak USA.
Briefing for Governments on Oxo-biodegradable Plastic
Briefing for Governments on oxo-biodegradable Plastic by Professor Gerald Scott.
First yogurt cup made from plants
Stonyfield Farm, the world's leading organic yogurt company, introduces the first yogurt cup made from plants, giving consumers a cup they can feel as good about as the organic yogurt inside.
Garnier and Gerresheimer combine cosmetics with environmental protection
Garnier and Gerresheimer have teamed up to develop a cosmetic packaging glass containing 40 percent recycled glass in unprecedented quality.
Greiner Packaging enlarges its array of printing technology
New printing variants provide for high-quality packaging decoration in an attractive price segment.
Market segment meeting "Trends and Technologies in Packaging"
Trends and technologies in injection moulding solutions for the production of food packaging was the main topic of the third Market Segment Meeting at the main Demag plant in Schwaig, owned by the Japanese-German machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.
Breakthrough for printing on food packaging?
The public’s perception of UV printing has changed. One reason for this is the level of photoinitiators from UV printing inks measured in food. At the beginning of this year BASF announced a technological breakthrough: Igracure 270 is said to ensure quick curing for UV inks with only very low emissions – which is a first.
Bericap expanded DIN closure range to another intelligent pouring system
When Sthil, the leading manufacturer of chain saws, came to Bericap with a special request to develop a perfect pouring spout, Bericap could help.
Corrugated board vs. plastics
International studies confirm the ecological and economic benefits of corrugated board over plastics.
IK-statement on a possible European ban of plastic bags
EU-Commissioner Potočnik apparently aims for a ban of carrier bags made from conventional plastics. At least it seems this way with the way the EU commission is currently running an Europe-wide survey, amongst other things.
New study about oxo-biodegradable bags
Oxo-biodegradable bags are better option than compostable bags and cardboard boxes
Innovia Films: a better environment begins at home
Available now from Innovia Films , NatureFlex NVS transparent, cellulose-based compost packaging film has recently been chosen by a consortium of three Dutch exporters, to pack their range of flower bulbs.
China’s pharmaceutical market is booming
According to a current study from the American research institute “IMS Health”, the growth markets in the pharmaceutical industry no longer lie in the industrial countries, but rather in the emerging countries.
Sanner presents innovative test strip packaging
The new StripTech One oval test - strip packaging presented by Friedrich Sanner GmbH & Co. KG is efficient, safe and user-friendly.
European countries recycle 50% of packaging waste
A new report on the analysis of official EU data on packaging shows that over the past 11 years the amount of packaging waste going to final disposal in EU-15 has fallen by 43%.
Sustainability - Octal
When Octal entered the packaging industry it was with a truly revolutionary product that differentiated us in many ways.
Gerresheimer extends its plant in the Czech Republic
Gerresheimer AG, one of the world's leading suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, makes a further investment in the growth market of plastic systems for pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical technology.
Edelmann invests in Poland
The Polish subsidiary of Edelmann Group has expanded its site in Poland.
New packaging system launched by Hi-Cone
Hi-Cone, the international leader in packaging for beverage, food and consumer goods, will launch a brand new storage-and-carry system for large PET bottle multipacks at next week’s Consumer Goods Forum in Barcelona.
Eco-plastic shampoo bottle
Pantene has unveiled a packaging innovation in the shape of a new organic bottle design that's reported to be the first of its kind within the hair care industry.
Great outlook for plastic packaging
A current Pira study predicts outstanding growth forecasts for above all rigid plastic packaging in the European foodstuff and beverage market. PET bottles are supposed to continue to play the largest and most important role as a driver of growth.
EHEC bacteria cannot survive in corrugated packaging
FEFCO informs that corrugated packaging is clean and hygienic, because of very high temperatures applied during the manufacturing process and because each package is used for only one delivery.
Reclosable packaging means responsible packaging
Modern innovations in plastic packaging design for food offer consumers numerous benefits – from convenience to reducing waste and improving hygiene.
Future of beer in PET packaging
Global PET beer bottle consumption is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach 7.7 billion bottles by 2015, according to a major new multi-client study published by Pira International.
Arnitel Eco offers extra performance in bio-based ovenable pan liners
DSM’s Arnitel Eco, derived from renewable resources, is creating higher value with lower environmental impact in the M&Q Packaging Corporation PanSaver ECO high-temperature ovenable pan liners.
Dow Chemical invests in Packaging Center of Excellence
The Dow Chemical has announced that it is further investing in its Packaging Center of Excellence located in Horgen, Switzerland. The investment will help the company to meet the requirements of the packaging industry throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Plastic packaging with durable barrier properties
Ever since the advent of food packaging, food preservation has been a factor which has had a significant influence on the development of new forms of packaging.
Ampacet molecular tracers for packaging provide product security
In response to the growing call for traceability in food, beverage, drug and cosmetic packaging, Ampacet has introduced AmpaTrace molecular tracers that add distinct security signatures to packaging components used by consumer package goods companies.
Pack strapping as the PET secondary packaging of the future
The shrink-pack is the most commonly used form of secondary packaging for PET containers.
Paccor comes on the packaging market
Affiliates of Sun European Partners create Pan-European flexible and rigid packaging specialists.
Aisapack launched Aisacan
Switzerland-based packaging solutions provider, Aisapack launches a single serve beverage format, Aisacan that enables drinks manufacturers to offer a point of differentiation.
Danone has new innovative biopackaging
Danone has switched to Ingeo – a plastic from plants, not oil – for its Activia yogurt in Germany.
Big brands reducing size of their packaging
Big brands, such as Pepsi and L’Oréal, in China are reducing the size of their packaging in an effort to keep consumer prices from rising.