Scientists develop recyclable thermoset
28 May, 2015Researchers from Washington State University and the University of Idaho have developed a process to make a thermoset plastic that can be reshaped and re-used.
Cheese packaging helps fight food waste
20 May, 2015US cheese manufacturer BelGioioso sought a packaging solution that was suitable for its Mild Provolone bulk sizes sold at club stores.
Self-adhesive label company sticks around for 40 years
11 May, 2015Self-adhesive label company UPM Raflatac is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. To celebrate, the company is publishing a book, The Story of Raflatac, which will be published in Finnish and English.
Faerch Plast MAPET II mono packaging trays
24 April, 2015Faerch Plast has introduced containers created from MAPET II mono material.
Faerch Plast dual ovenable CPET containers
24 April, 2015Faerch Plast's range of dual ovenable CPET (crystalline polyethylene terephthalate) containers for frozen and chilled convenience meals offer a temperature tolerance from -40°C to 220°C, for freezer-to-oven or microwave convenience.
A U-boat in a bottle
22 April, 2015German company U-Boot Getränke has launched a new mixed drink, thanks to an innovative packaging concept from Greiner Packaging.
Avery Dennison files patent infringement suit against UPM Raflatac
14 April, 2015Avery Dennison has filed a lawsuit in Germany against UPM Raflatac, asserting that Raflex MDO infringes Avery Dennison's patent on its Global MDO pressure-sensitive film product.
Tetra Pak reports growth despite difficult year
10 April, 2015Despite a difficult year, Tetra Pak has posted net sales of €10.9 billion, up 1.7% from 2013. The company saw strong growth in capital equipment and technical sales, offsetting a disappointing year for packaging material.
Liqui-Box receives innovation award for bulk food package
01 April, 2015Liqui-Box has received the Silver Award for Technical Innovation at the 2015 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards for its FlexAsept bulk food package.
AIP fellowship announced
30 March, 2015The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has awarded a fellowship to Dr Carol Lawrence, an environmental and sustainability specialist at UPM Raflatac Oceania.
AIP launches mentoring program
25 March, 2015The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in collaboration with Emberin, has announced the launch of the 'Drive Your Career' mentoring program, designed to support men and women to reach their potential in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries.
ALDI ditches cans for cartons for organic vegies
23 March, 2015ALDI Süd has bypassed traditional metal cans, opting to package its organic vegetable range in combisafe cartons.
Orora secures Fonterra contract with $20m investment in production upgrade
23 March, 2015Orora will build a $20 million dairy bag production line to supply multiwalled dairy bags to Fonterra's New Zealand milk powder operations under a new supply agreement.
Sirane Sira-ServT nylon liners for food processing and catering
16 March, 2015Sirane's Sira-ServT range includes nylon-based materials for lining vats, saucepans, pots and chafing dishes; materials for hot-fill; hot shortening bags for disposing of cooking oil; and liners for rotisseries and hot food counters.
ASTM invites feedback on revisions to packaging test standard
05 March, 2015An ASTM International committee is encouraging input from users as it makes major revisions to a standard that tests packaging for many consumer products and other goods.
