Waste oil could be used as starting material in bioplastics, say researchers
Researchers have found waste cooking oil could be used as a starting material in the production of bioplastics to produce a higher yield at a cheaper price.
Archives for September 3, 2012
Shiner International approaches Nasdaq delisting
Packaging solutions firm Shiner International is edging closer to being delisted by the Nasdaq Stock Market, having received notice it will happen unless it lodges a request for an appeal hearing today.
Payne appoints managing director of packaging solutions
Payne has appointed Martin Dallas as managing director of packaging solutions to drive business growth and develop product offerings.
Potato starch glaze may trump traditional options: KMC
Danish ingredients firm KMC has launched a potato starch bakery glaze that it says has superior shine and adhesion functionality that may even trump traditional egg and dairy-based options.
Latin America and Asia to dominate global bakery
As bakery growth flattens in Western economies, Latin America and Asia Pacific are two emerging markets that are set to dominate global bakery growth, an analyst suggests.
DS Smith ‘transforms’ position in European market
DS Smith said it has transformed its position in the European market for recycled packaging after the takeover of a leading European packaging solutions company.