The top three functional additives in the plastic packaging market
25 September, 2014 by Smithers PiraThere is rapidly increasing demand for packaging materials that give even greater protection to their contents. Functional additives are an important technology in meeting this demand for greater product protection in the plastic packaging market.
Sirane invests to keep pace with growth in cooking-bag market
09 September, 2014Packaging manufacturer Sirane has invested in two new machines and additional manufacturing capacity to keep pace with global interest in cooking-bag solutions.
Drinking-fudge dispenser gives Maxi-yum effect
09 September, 2014UK fudge specialist Fudge Kitchen chose the Maxi Dispenser from Rieke Dispensing for the catering version of its highly viscous Drinking Fudge.
Cider brand looks to glass for an image upgrade
26 August, 2014When looking to differentiate their cider in an increasingly competitive category, a US winery chose to relaunch the product in a shareable 750 ml glass bottle.
Damrak gin gets a new look for the US market
12 August, 2014Lucas Bols wanted to develop a line extension of its Damrak Dutch Gin as it sought to develop sales in the US, where sales of premium gins are on the rise, and in other selected European markets.
Perstorp Capa caprolactone biopolymer food contact approved in Europe
30 June, 2014Capa caprolactones, a biopolymer suitable for use in manufacturing bioplastics, has been food contact approved in Europe.
OCME Packetto packaging technology
24 June, 2014Packetto is a pack design technology that reduces the width and gauge of film used to produce shrink-wrap packs for bottles and cans, saving up to a claimed 35% of the film used.
Amcor N-Gage peelable lidding films
23 June, 2014Amcor has developed N-Gage, a range of high-barrier, peelable lidding films which seal directly onto APET trays.
LINPAC Packaging LINslice absorbent EPS base
18 June, 2014LINPAC Packaging has developed LINslice, an absorbent EPS base suitable for products such as sliced smoked salmon and pre-cooked meats.
DuPont lidding film with PET-based sealing layer
17 June, 2014DuPont has developed a lidding film with a PET-based sealing layer, which directly seals to mono-APET trays.
DuPont PA-Surlyn film for thermoformed packaging
17 June, 2014DuPont has developed a 9-layer film for thermoformed packaging, which provides the same stability as a currently used PA-PE-7-layer film, but weighs 20% less and has material costs which are 10% lower.
DFC Packaging hybrid trays
29 May, 2014DFC Packaging hybrid trays are a combination of PET and ovenable cardboard that are suitable for use in high barrier applications.
BioPak sustainable packaging alternatives
29 May, 2014BioPak is developing expertise in custom moulded sugar cane pulp packaging (bagasse).
Grip sheet protective insert paper sheet
23 May, 2014Grip Sheet is a non-slip protective insert paper sheet designed to reduce slippage and damage of product distributed on pallets. By using Grip Sheets, users can reduce the amount of time and money spent on returned and damaged product.
Pac Food biodegradable piping bags
17 May, 2014Pac Food is now marketing disposable, biodegradable piping bags. As well as being environmentally friendly, the bags are also heavy duty, strongly sealed, antislip and available in two different sizes.
