Published: Jul 06, 2012 By: Paul Gander

The success of a new fresh produce film appears to demonstrate that biodegradability alone counts for less than protective performance.

Published: Jul 05, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

Industry players from Belgium and Germany have unveiled plans to jointly develop a paper packaging powerhouse in France with an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes.

Published: Jul 05, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Photonic BioSystems has developed an oxygen detection dye that can be incorporated inside sealed packages in the manufacturing stage to maintain quality control for the food and beverage sector.

Published: Jul 05, 2012

Silgan, a supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, has entered into an agreement to buy Rexam's plastic thermoformed food business for $250m.

Published: Jul 04, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

The drive towards sustainability is a key factor for food packagers looking to extend their products shelf life, according to a permeation testing company.

Published: Jul 04, 2012

International Paper announced yesterday that it has finalised the sale of three containerboard mills under the terms of a US$470m (€373m) divesture agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

Published: Jul 04, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

US firm Ethox Chemicals is suing Coca-Cola for allegedly stealing a novel molecule the former claims it invented called ‘PEM’, designed to improve on PET by adding a gas barrier to limit bottle permeability and extend shelf life.

Published: Jul 04, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Molson Coors announced last week that it has invested $13.5m in a flexible packaging line at its Toronto brewery due to “evolving customer demand.”

Published: Jul 04, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

European glass packaging production bounced back to pre-recession levels in 2011 as output jumped over 4% to almost 22m tonnes, said the sector’s leading trade association.

Published: Jul 04, 2012

Baker Perkins has upgraded its range of dough dividers and claims a 20% raised output compared to its last models.

Published: Jul 03, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

DS Smith has announced it completed the €1.6bn (£1.2bn) takeover of SCA Packaging on 30 June.

Published: Jul 03, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Thiele Technologies has unveiled a top load case packer that is “focussed on flexibility to meet customer demands.”

Published: Jul 02, 2012

US-based asset management firm Coridel Capital has completed the sale of its portfolio company Mid South Packaging - a specialty corrugated packaging manufacturer, to RockTenn.

Published: Jun 30, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Michelman has been awarded a US$2.5m (€2m) grant to build a R&D centre focussed on new water based coating technologies for paper and flexible packaging.

Published: Jun 30, 2012

The Olympics offers brand owners and waste management firms the chance to build on sustainable packaging made from plants according to bioeconomy consultancy group the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC).

Published: Jun 30, 2012

The increasing number of front-of-pack labeling systems for foods and beverages has led some to wonder if one universal system might be better.

Published: Jun 29, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

DS Smith said a fundamental shift in its material strategy coupled with the strong performance of its French subsidiary, cost cutting measures and volume growth all combined to produce buoyant full year results in what had been a 'pivotal' 12 months for t

Published: Jun 29, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

Amcor has announced the completion of the purchase of packaging distributors Wayne Richardson Sales (WRS) as its quest to swell its already imposing portfolio continues unabated.

Published: Jun 29, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Rock-Tenn has closed its acquisition of Mid South Packaging for an undisclosed amount adding it will strengthen the firm’s market reach.

Published: Jun 29, 2012

Processing Technologies International (PTi) has announced the sale of a sheet extrusion system to Aserpet which represents a “major stepping stone” in the company’s expansion strategy.