A tray combining biodegradability and moisture resistance attributes can extend the shelf life of baked goods and other food products, while reducing the eco footprint of the pack, claims a Hong Kong based packaging developer.
Everybody wants food to be safe - but the recent slugging match over how best to protect US consumers from E.coli-tainted meat highlights whether legislation or self-regulation is the answer to mending the country's flawed safety system.
A project aimed at quantifying and eliminating the risk associated with the growth of Clostridium botulinum in baked goods is being initiated by a UK research group.
The US recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) industry could go into decline unless vital investment is made in collection and reclamation capacity, leading trade bodies have warned.
Plant closures, overhead reductions and improved procurement will be the major platforms for up to A$250m (€154.2m) of savings Amcor forecasts it will realise in the three years following its takeover of Alcan.
An innovative way to promote products and to differentiate primary packaging are the claims made for the new Laserprint technology from Van Der Windt UK.
Day-to-day operations of UK-based packaging giant Linpac will not be affected by the decision of a private equity firm to sell its stake in a debt-restructuring deal, FoodProductionDaily.com understands.
LyondellBasell has today announced the global launch of a new polyethylene (PE) resin for use in flexible packaging that it said is tougher, lighter and easier to process.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given food contact approval for two new substances, both from Japanese companies, to be used in plastic packaging.
An aflatoxin laser sorter which has been proven in a trial phase over 12 months with a global ready-to-eat snacks company has been modified to allow for the detection of all tree nuts as well as peanuts and is now being rolled out globally, claims Visys.
Processed foods and primary agricultural products, such as rice, atta and dal, should be classified as tax free when the government introduces its Goods and Service Tax (GST) next year, urges the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
Berry Plastics Corp has said its proposed takeover of flexible packaging firm Pliant Corporation would bring it wider market appeal and access to greater innovation.
Meat processors are lagging behind other industry sectors when it comes to sustainability, according to a report by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
A ban on dumping packaging and food waste in landfill will form the heart of a consultation exercise by the UK Government in 2010 as part of plans to slash waste.
A reduction in downtime of almost a third thanks to a host of easy-to-clean design features are claims made for a revamped industrial head machine launched at the 2009 IBA Show by manufacturers Konig.
The amount of packaging used per capita in the UK has remained almost frozen over the past decade while recycling rates have more than doubled, said an industry body quoting new EU figures.
Baker Perkins has developed a new control system for its Tweedy mixing systems to help high volume bakers improve process efficiency and product quality.
The strengthening US economy will drive demand for converted flexible packaging to top $18bn within four years, according to the latest study by market research organization, Reportlinker.com.
The new FlexiBowl stand-up pouch delivers improved versatility and user convenience, claims its manufacturer, flexible packaging specialist, Ampac Flexibles.
A “revolutionary” non toxic, water-based refrigerant is at the heart of a new absorption system that uses lost heat from baking ovens to power freezing units to temperatures as low as -10C.
Extreme flexibility combined with high capacity and energy efficiency are claims made by manufacturers WP Kemper Bakery Group for its latest roll producing machine.
A series of “unique” water-based, flexographic lamination inks for conventional and retort pouch packaging is more durable and flexible than existing makes, claims its manufacturer the Toyo Ink Group.
The Indian Government has backed a scheme to boost research and a promote a slew of internationally recognised food safety practices in a bid to help the processing sector compete abroad.
Global demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to grow by 3.5 per cent/year to more than 19m tonnes in 2013, according to a new study from Freedonia.
Robot specialist, Adept Technology is launching a new high-speed device for the hygienic handling of meat and poultry products at next week’s Pack Expo show in Las Vegas.
The growing popularity of single-serving packaging will help to drive 22 per cent growth in global demand for rigid plastic packaging from $129.2bn this year to $158.3bn in 2014, predicts a new study by Pira International.
Significant adjustments in the BOPP industry are currently taking place as the balance of power shifts from North America and Europe to the Middle East and Asia, according to new research.
Packaging giant Sonoco is to launch a new umbrella brand for its packaging solutions and recycling services to showcase their sustainability credentials.
Improved reliability and speed, particularly when working with recycled corrugated materials, are claimed for the new motion-enhanced Pin and Dome system from Wexxar Packaging.
The European food processing industry has been partially excused from stringent new rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) on fears the measure could force businesses out of the region.
Designed for hygienic food packaging applications, the Zodiac thermal transfer overprinter is now available in an Ingress Protection (IP) rated wash-down version offering protection against dust and water ingress, claims its manufacturer Interactive Coding...
Hartness International has teamed up with film producer RKW to launch Grab Pack – a new way of keeping bottles together that Hartness says makes life easier for both consumers and bottlers.
Cap-it packages are an environmentally-friendly and recyclable paperboard alternative to traditional Hi-cone and shrink wrap packaging, claims its maker Graphic Packaging International.
The new AQ-HC accumulation table delivers “unsurpassed performance,” of up to 80,000 bottles/hour, claims its maker, beverage packaging specialist Sidel.
A new flow meter that delivers faster operating times and improved versatility for use with Rockwell Automation’s Logix platform was launched at last week’s Drinktec trade fair, Munich, Germany.
“Absolutely essential,” is how Shaun Flynn, business development manager for the Selby Renewable Energy Park, describes government funding of £1.7m to the project.