Bemis acquires films business
Bemis, the US-based flexible packaging company, has reached agreements to sell its global pressure sensitive materials business and to acquire Walki Films division.
Archives for August 21, 2002
Symphony wins contract
The UK-based degradable carrier-bag manufacturer, Symphony Plastic Technologies, has won a significant contract to supply Somerfield and Kwik Save stores.
DOA investigating Tyson restructuring
The US Department of Agriculture has initiated a probe of Tyson Foods after the company said earlier this week it would restructure its pork processing business.
Landec focuses banana packaging
Landec Corporation has said that it will increase the focus for its Intellipac banana packaging technology program by expanding its sourcing.
EarthShell scoops award
EarthShell Corporation, the US eco packaging provider, has been recognised with a Silver Award as part of DuPont's 15th annual Competition for Innovation in Food Processing and Packaging.
Irish plastic bag tax a winner
A tax on plastic shopping bags in the Republic of Ireland has cut their use by more than 90 per cent and raised millions of euros in revenue, the government has said.