NewPage lands acclaim for compostable packaging laminate
NewPage Corp. has garnered the 2013 AmeriStar Sustainability Award from the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) for its LittleFoot line of compostable barrier products.
Archives for June 19, 2013
SPECIAL NEWSLETTER: LINE INTEGRATION
Expanded packaging facility aids line integration
Bosch Packaging Technology recently put the finishing touches on an expanded vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) test facility in Wisconsin, aimed to help customers ensure their line will run smoothly prior to installation back home.
Kellogg under fire over ‘made with real fruit’ claims on Super Mario snacks
Kellogg has been hit with a deceptive advertising lawsuit over ‘made with real fruit’ claims on its Super Mario fruit snacks, three years after being rapped over the knuckles by an industry ad watchdog over similar claims on Pop Tarts.
SPECIAL NEWSLETTER: LINE INTEGRATION
Festo Mechatronics extends Pacepacker portfolio
Pacepacker Services has expanded its product portfolio to include Festo’s range of Mechatronics pick and place systems.
Japan calls for more GMO info before lifting US wheat ban
Japan will not lift its ban on US Western White wheat imports until the American government provides detailed information on the extent of unauthorized genetically modified wheat found in Oregon, a government official says.
ESA: Snack makers must better communicate with NGOs and government
Snack makers need a better and more open discourse with NGOs and government about efforts made to improve the nutritional profile of their products, says the director general of the European Snacks Association.
Partnership to develop bioplastic food packaging technology
Bio-materials developer NatureWorks LLC and Calysta Energy are partnering to research and develop a commercially viable method for fermenting methane into the building block for bioplastic packaging feedstock.
Social media: The B2B money maker?
Social media is an extremely powerful brand-building tool that engages consumers, but it can also be a platform for strong business relationships and revenue generation, an expert says.
‘Clear labelling’ can address chia oil allergy concerns: UK FSA
Chia oil can safely enter EU markets for the first time as long as potential allergenic effects are labelled, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded in a draft EU novel foods opinion.
SPECIAL NEWSLETTER: LINE INTEGRATION
Successful line integration requires intelligent approach
Whether it involves up a new line or tweaking an existing one, integration can be a challenging prospect; Chris Jones of tna Solutions offers advice on how to make it work.
Oxo-biodegradable plastic debate back on the agenda
Plastics companies have been warned that they must adopt oxo-biodegradable technology quickly if they want to retain their export markets.
SPECIAL NEWSLETTER: LINE INTEGRATION
Food firms starting to recognise line integration’s full potential - Multivac
Knowledge of complete line integration at food firms is getting better but is still fairly non-existent, according to Multivac UK.