Published: Jun 19, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

FresherTech has installed its first HPP system in North America and said it was a step forward in their plan to “deeply penetrate” the market.

Published: Jun 19, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Polyplex has acquired a division of Scholle Corporation to “significantly expand” its metallized product range.

Published: Jun 19, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

There are no plans to extend proposals for plain packaging from tobacco to so-called unhealthy foods.

Published: Jun 19, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

Dehydration equipment company EnWave has predicted its agreement to buy a majority share in machining experts Hans Binder Maschinenbau GmbH will increase brand owner confidence in its technology.

Published: Jun 18, 2012

Rules on the labelling and contents of baby milk and food for people with special medical needs would be better defined to protect consumers and give clarity to the food industry, under draft legislation adopted by the European Parliament recently as a ne

Published: Jun 16, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Spartech Corporation’s food packaging sales volume fell for the three months up to 5 May compared to last year contributing to an operating loss of US$1.3m (€1m) in the segment.

Published: Jun 16, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

A new bio-based label adhesive eliminates the problems with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container recycling, according to its developers.

Published: Jun 16, 2012

Nordson Corporation announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of EDI Holdings (Extrustion Dies Industries).

Published: Jun 16, 2012 By: Oliver Nieburg

Ishida Europe has developed an automated linear weighing machine that it claims is more efficient than conventional circular systems.

Published: Jun 16, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

Proposals to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products in the UK could open the door to extend the initiative to a raft of food and drink products - a move that would hit both packaging suppliers and brand owners, according to a coalition of companie

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Food manufacturers are helping consumers to make significant cuts in the £12bn worth of food they waste each year, according to new research from the government-funded Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

The European Bottled Water Federation (EBWF) claims a new draft guide to good hygienic practices for EU packaged water will promote increased credibility and a better industry image, while providing guidance to new member states in particular to develop t

Published: Jun 14, 2012

WS Packaging Group has acquired label converting company Consolidated Products for an undisclosed amount.

Published: Jun 14, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

RPC has unveiled multi-million pound plans to expand its UK operations to tap into the growing trend from retailers for promotional packs and announced record full year net profits as the addition of Superfos accelerates earnings.

Published: Jun 13, 2012

Sonoco has unveiled a tray which is part of a system that they claim will increase the shelf life for fresh-cut produce.

Published: Jun 13, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

The UK has announced the development of new scanner that detects and measures the transfer and migration of recently adopted printing ink components used in food packaging.

Published: Jun 13, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

The collection of post-consumer plastic bottles for recycling has increased by 13% from last year, according to a Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) report.

Published: Jun 13, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

UK competition officials have launched a review of the acquisition of Turpins Packaging Group by US firm Accraply – six weeks after the company announced it had completed the deal.

Published: Jun 13, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

UK bakery Warburtons and texture analysis firm Stable Micro Systems have joined forces to develop equipment that enables manufacturers to assess the stickiness of dough immediately after mixing.

Published: Jun 12, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Spartech Corporation has announced it will upgrade its food packaging manufacturing facility in Indiana later this year but will close a plant in Canada by 2013.