Bio-based packaging manufacturer expands
Be Green Packaging has opened another sales and engineering office to help meet growing demand for its plant-based packaging.
Archives for September 16, 2013
Klöckner Pentaplast: Polyester films under scrutiny
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) rigid film producer has created 142 jobs as it expands into Asia, South America and Europe.
Biorigin joins European beta-glucan bandwagon
The Brazilian company Biorigin has announced plans to develop its position in the European beta-glucan market after winning EU novel foods approval; meanwhile the EU health claim scramble continues.
Efforts to curb junk food marketing to kids have been repeatedly thwarted by commercial interests, says ex-CDC director
Although federal efforts have led to “modest improvements” in food quality and marketing practices in recent years, “commercial interests have consistently overridden the health concerns of children”, according to one former government health expert.
Trigon Snacks likely to be snapped up by UK firm: Analyst
Nut manufacturer Trigon Snacks, the maker of UK Planters, will likely be bought out of administration by another domestic player, an analyst says.
Toray Plastics rebrands its website
Toray Plastics has relaunched its website to showcase the different divisions that make up the company - the Torayfan Polypropylene Film and Lumirror Polyester Film Divisions of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and the Toraypef Olefin Foams Division, in...
Can 7-Eleven's own-label snacks compete with premium brands?
Convenience chain 7-Eleven has developed an organic better-for-you snack range to retail alongside premium brands – an interesting move but one that needs to be executed cleverly, warns an analyst.
PROCESS EXPO offers tech for $252bn packaging market
PROCESS EXPO organizers are broadening packaging educational opportunities at its annual exhibition and conference.