Prime Minister, David Cameron, has written to the BPF (British Plastics Federation), congratulating the UK's plastics trade body on its 80th anniversary.
Sonoco Trident has spoken out about its acquisition of the Imagelinx Group claiming it plans to build on what ‘they’ve created’ and ‘grow aggressively’.
The market for caps and closures used in food packaging is growing by more than 5% annually; a representative from Crown Closures North America explains why.
CST Wastewater Solutions has partnered with Global Water Engineering (GWE) to install a RAPTOR (RAPid Transformation of Organic Residues) anaerobic wastewater technology at Chok Chai Starch plant in Thailand.
September is set to be the month of sourdough in the UK, with The Real Bread Campaign gearing up for Britain’s first national celebration of the bread. But what makes this bread any more "real", anyway?
Bio-on’s technology to produce PHA biopolymers from agricultural waste without organic solvents is moving closer to being used in food packaging, according to the firm.
With a focus on turnover in Northern Europe, Citres has partnered with RPC to produce polypropylene jars (PP) jars for its pesto, sauces, olives and vegetables.
Quasar Automation has completed the development of its 3D vision and laser robot that is set to shake up the previously labor intensive manual operation of icing cakes.
The biggest challenge facing granola bar makers is the stickiness and product build-up on packaging lines, but this can be overcome with gentle handling and clever belt timing, says Bosch.
Bride-to-beTracey Leahy, MD of Mannvend, vending machine supplier asked RPC Tedeco-Gizeh Kenfig to make a wedding dress out of plastic cups for her big day.
Former world Number 1 tennis player, Maria Sharapova, will change her name to Sugarpova to promote her own sweetie brand from August 26 to September 9.
North America and Europe can learn a lot about cakes from Japan – a market that is significantly advanced in terms of innovation in the field, says cake machinery firm Masdac International.
Transparent packaging for food is reportedly more attractive to consumers than opaque food containers, but consumers tend to shift away from healthy products in open-window packages.
Trailblazer Food Products has moved into unsweetened flaked and shredded coconut production, amid claims it has spotted a niche in the market for natural ingredients.
