Amcor Packaging Distribution (APD) has announced it has taken over Marfred Industries in a bid to boost its worldwide manufacturing and distribution network.
Improved performance and a reduction in carbon footprint are benefits claimed by Ecolab for its new range of clean-in-place (CIP) formulations for food and beverage processors.
Use of retort cups in tuna packaging produces less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than metal cans or retort pouches, according to new research from Thailand.
INX International has launched a new range of sheetfed process colour inks for folding food cartons, which it has specially formulated to reduce the risk of migration from packaging.
A ground-breaking new UK-led research project will investigate the potential for cryogenic and electromagnetic freezing and chilling technologies for food processing applications.
Affordability, ease of use and space savings are all benefits claimed by Air Products for its cryogenic tunnel freezer to be launched in Europe later this month.
The global market for flexible packaging is projected to be worth more than US$71bn with worldwide consumption set for annual growth of more than 4 per cent to reach almost 22.5m tonnes by 2016, said a new report by Pira International.
New global guidelines on packaging sustainability will help companies reduce their carbon footprint while boosting efficiency and spur more effective communication between players throughout the supply chain, said Unilever’s Nigel Bagley.
DS Smith’s confidence in the refocusing of its business model appeared to be paying off as it yesterday reported both revenue and volume increases in its packaging operations.
Multi-functional labels, such as oxygen scavenger or temperature indicator labels, are expected to drive growth in the US food processing label market over the next five years.
Packaging equipment manufacturer Krones has formed a partnership with packaging supplier A&R Cartons in a bid to deliver added value to customers, the pair said.
The ubiquitous aluminium foil pastry tray could be replaced by a more environmentally-friendly alternative in many industrial bakeries, following the launch of a new paper bakery tray by food industry container supplier Nicholl Food Packaging.
The European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) has launched a guide that assesses the removability of adhesive applications of a printed paper product as one aspect of its recyclability.
Cereplast has inked a distribution deal with MasterColour AB to supplying bioplastic resin to the Scandinavian market as demand for its material grows.
A new fryer from Rosenqvists Food Technologies promises to minimise oil volumes and ensure a more uniform shape and texture when frying extruded snacks and tortilla chips.
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Jorge Izquierdo, from trade association PMMI, to discuss what their latest forecasts for the US food and beverage sectors mean for packaging machinery manufacturers.
The expansion of its UK manufacturing facility will allow Linpac Allibert to supply the whole of Europe with its stacking containers for food, industrial and engineering industries.
Weetabix head of procurement Anthony Bowdidge believes that e-sourcing can benefit suppliers as well as buying firms, despite the former sometimes seeing auctions as a threat.
Front-of-package nutrition-related claims on cereal boxes are potentially misleading to customers, with additional regulation required to protect US consumers, according to University of Yale researchers.
Tough technological challenges and a lack of infrastructure mean that the vast majority of flexible packaging is almost impossible to recycle, said industry analysts Envicura as it called for the development of novel materials and new waste management...
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) said a reorganization of its specialties segment would realize further efficiencies as it posted strong second quarter results. It also revealed that the Venezuelan Government had tabled proposals to seize thousands more hectares...
A new bacon packing machine can cut costs for manufacturers through reduced energy consumption and packaging waste, according to the supplier Multivac.
Huge growth in demand for retail-ready packs (RRP) over the next five years will provide massive opportunities for packaging suppliers, according to a report by Pira International.
Processing equipment manufacturer Baker Perkins has redesigned the dies for its Accurist and Accurist2 dough dividers to reduce downtime, oil consumption and dough waste. The company said bakers who replace their existing dies with these new dies can...
Convenience needs and a switch to staying in are two major factors influencing food packaging trends in Russia over the past few years, according to Euromonitor.
Sun European Partners has continued its push to become a major packaging player in Europe after acquiring an Austrian flexible packing firm from Mondi.
Lower energy bills and a reduced carbon foot-print are the benefits claimed for a £1.5m solar PV installation at a UK vegetable packing and farming business in Brandon, Suffolk.
Researchers have hit upon a way of modifying the production of potato chips (crips) to ensure a reduction of the amount of oil in the final product, which is good news for a snack industry focused on improving the health profile of their products.
Allied Bakeries operations director, Nick Law, tells FoodManufacture.co.uk what makes a good manager. In an age of skills shortages, Law tells Mike Stones that the company looks for leaders, who drive staff to achieve more at a higher level collectively...
Over the next year Kellogg and US-based Augme Technologies will be working on optimising interactive packaging technology with the aim of acquiring data about the cereal maker’s customer base.
Waste from Cargill’s massive meat processing facility at High River, Alberta, will be used to fuel a waste-to-energy plant that will boost the proportion of renewable energy used by the site to around 80 per cent.
Fitch Ratings has maintained international packaging company Amcor’s credit rating at BBB, thanks to the group’s stable outlook and improving liquidity.
Spanish researchers analysing a cake-manufacturing facility found that non-food contacts areas such as the floor are a breeding ground for Listeria monocytogenes (LM), and that the pathogen can remain in such areas post sanitation.
Food companies across Europe face an uphill battle to attract the best candidates because many people don’t see food factories as an attractive place to work.
Dutch sucrose ester specialist Sisterna says ice cream cone wafers can benefit from employing emulsifiers like sucrose esters because they give a better cone.
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has added to the chorus of disapproval greeting the Irish government’s consultation on a possible packaging levy.
Profit was up for machinery suppliers Marel, Krones and GEA over the first six months of 2011. Germany contributed to high sales growth for Krones and a new acquisition helped boost profits for GEA. Marel targeted emerging markets as its key focus area,...
Vancouver-based sustainable packaging develop Pakit has announced that it is working with PepsiCo to develop its technology, which turns cellulose fibre from a range of plant materials into moulded board.
