Flexibility along with energy and cost savings are benefits claimed by GEA TDS for its heat treatment unit designed for viscous products such as sauces and mayonnaise.
The fallout from the growing consolidation in European flexible packaging market – spearheaded by Amcor’s takeover of Alcan's European packaging operations – has transformed the trading landscape for convertors and brand owners, according to PCI...
Demand for aluminium foil in Europe has seen a sharp drop in the first three months of 2012 – with as producers feel the effects of strong economic headwinds.
Billerud’s proposed takeover of the paper packaging operations of Finnish company UPM-Kymmene for €130m has been given the green light by competition authorities.
A developer of software to monitor all aspects of food manufacturing and distribution has claimed its software offers "complete control" to the industry.
Nordson Corporation has acquired EDI (Extrusion Die Industries) Holdings for US$200m and described it as a “clear fit with our strategy of acquiring companies that provide differentiated precision technology.”
Amcor could soon be casting its net wider in the acquisition markets after a leader analyst estimated the packaging giant had a M&A war chest of A$1.7bn (€1.3bn, US$1.67bn) to boost its portfolio.
The US packaging industry must improve material recovery and not “bury its head in the sand and pretend the problem will go away” according to an expert.
Canada-based refinery NovaGreen has announced plans to produce sugar substitute xylitol over the next two years to supply confectioners in North America.
Dunreidy Engineering has become the latest firm to contribute to a project aimed at developing a sustainable whey protein coated film for food packaging.
Global cereal giant, Kellogg’s is investing in a ‘significant’ revamp of its 106-year-old brand in a bid to resonate better with today’s tech savvy consumers, but analysts say it won’t be anything significant.
US-based firm Label Technology has installed a printing press manufactured by Dutch-firm MPS that they claim will provide ‘unbeatable turnaround times.’
UK-based Proseal has expanded their tray sealer line by developing a machine for food skin packs which it claims can reduce packaging weight, improve product presentation and increase shelf life.
A factory upgrade has enabled a US food packaging and distribution centre to be in the ‘best position possible’ as future trends develop, claim the company.
Toppan Printing Co announced it has become the first firm to gain the BRC safety certification for its paperboard packaging plant in Thailand as part of plans to expand its operations in fast-developing markets.
A barcode that can be scanned by a mobile phone will enable food processors to monitor their products temperature quality throughout the supply chain, claims its developer.
An international trade coalition has called for more harmonised legislation on printing inks used in food contact materials (FCM) as it issued comprehensive in-house guidance notes in a bid to aid safe practice and compliance from players throughout the...
The Indian packaged food industry is forecast to see average annual growth of up to 20% that will see it double in value to reach US$30bn by 2015, according to a leading trade body in the country.
Ecolab’s year-on-year income almost halved in the first three months of 2012 after the firm revealed integration and restructuring costs following the acquisition of Nalco last year reached more than US$41m.
A lack of urgency by the European Commission is partly responsible for the slower than expected uptake of active and intelligent packaging (AIP) and Brussels should introduce a raft of measures, including tax breaks, to speed up adoption of the technology...
Research institute Campden BRI has incorporated a continuous sheeting process into its bakery to enable it to analyse different formulations and processing regimes.
GEA’s strategy to expand its sterile and aseptic offerings has been given a boost after it confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Swiss valve specialists Aseptomag.
A recent study that found no bio-based plastics are fully sustainable contained significant inaccuracies and was based on out of date information, according to the leading manufacturer of one of the materials covered in the research.
DS Smith has forecast its proposed €1.7bn takeover of SCA Packaging will double its annual revenues to more than €4bn (£2.2bn) and hailed the smooth progress of the deal.
Huhtamaki declared that demand for packaging held up well in the first three months of 2012 as both sales and operating profits climbed year-on-year thanks mainly to stronger performance in North America.
International Paper has announced they will close four container plants due to the firm’s merger with Temple-Inland creating ‘overcapacity within the system’.
The UK Packaging and Film Association (PAFA) has warned suppliers ‘not to be surprised’ if plastic prices have risen due to the economic climate and a lack of recycled supply.
Max India has refused to comment over speculation that it is looking to sell-off its bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film division to an overseas buyer.
Emerging food quality method Process Analytic Technology (PAT) is gradually gaining traction in the food industry after being launched in the pharmaceutical sector eight years ago, Soenke Rosemann of Sartorius told FoodProductionDaily.com at Anuga FoodTec...
Sonoco said first quarter net income dropped almost $15m (€11.4m) year-on-year, and added that it was facing an ‘uncertain’ time with customer orders due to the economic climate.
