Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

Recycling increase could beat EU malaise, says MEP

21-Jun-2013 By Anne Bruce

Boosting recycling levels would be a major opportunity for the European economy to get out of deep water, a conference in Brussels heard this week.

Crown invests in Asia to meet aluminium can demand

21-Jun-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Crown Holdings has commercialized two Southeast Asian facilities in Nong Khae, Thailand and Da Nang, Vietnam to meet demand for aluminium beverage cans.

Chasing arrows when it comes to recycling? Not any more recommends standards panel

20-Jun-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

The “chasing arrows” symbol around the numbers which defines the resin used in a products packaging are to be dropped in favour of an equilateral triangle.

Plasticum integrated into Weener Plastic Packaging

20-Jun-2013

Plasticum is to be integrated into the Weener Plastic Packaging Group as a subsidiary in a bid to exploit further growth.

O-I and Amorim develop innovative cork for wine bottles

19-Jun-2013 By Anne Bruce

An innovative new cork which screws into its wine bottle has been dubbed “the most sensible reformulation of packaging ever” by the companies behind it.

Red Bull labeling gaffe leads to Japanese recall

18-Jun-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Red Bull in 330ml PET bottles has reportedly been pulled off the shelves in Japan, due to use of incorrect Western-style date labeling on packaging.

Setting ‘easy’ environmental targets not in AB InBev’s DNA

17-Jun-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

A top Anheuser Busch InBev (AB InBev) exec tells BeverageDaily.com that challenging targets are crucial for the firm as he defends its lack of a ‘total target’ for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

World's biggest brewer AB InBev unwraps 100,000 ton packaging pledge

13-Jun-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Anheuser-Busch InBev's (AB InBev) new environmental commitments include an ambitious pledge to reduce use of packaging materials by 100,000 tons annually by 2017, but the bulk of its new commitments will not result in overall reductions for energy...

Winestar co-founder wants brand in cans to be 'Nespresso of wine'

10-Jun-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

French wine brand Winestar claims to be the first French brand to launch premium quality wine nationwide in cans, and co-founder Cedric Segal says the firm aims to 'become the Nespresso of wine and popularize' it.

‘Safety first’ approach to BPA risk recommends reducing plastic packaging

06-Jun-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Pregnant women should reduce the use of foods and beverages in cans and plastic containers to minimise exposure to chemicals including bisphenol A (BPA) as part of a safety-first approach.  

AIPIA charts food, beverage packaging trends

30-May-2013 By Rod Addy

Printed Electronics, shelf life and smartphone applications are among the latest active and intelligent packaging developments trends with future potential, according to the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA).

Aseptic technologies are ‘strong and growing’: World renowned expert

30-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Aseptic processing and packaging is a ‘strong and growing series of technologies’, despite being much more complex than canning or traditional terminal sterilization, according to a leading expert.

Nampak plans for African packaging expansion

29-May-2013 By Rod Addy

Nampak plans to invest in expansion in its African heartland, according to outgoing chief executive Andrew Marshall, reporting on the packaging firm's interim results.

Manjushree Technopack results strong as exports soar

29-May-2013 By Rod Addy

Export expansion has boosted Manjushree Technopack's full year figures, as the Bangalore-based plastic packaging manufacturer adds to capacity with two newly built factories.

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Aseptic Technology 2013: Exclusive Online Event

27-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Our free online event, Aseptic Technology 2013, brings together leading suppliers, brand owners and specialists including GEA, Sidel, Solvay, Coca-Cola Hellenic and Zenith International.

Alufoil growth driven by “resilient” food and beverage

24-May-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Food and beverage remains a “very resilient” market for alufoil according to the latest figures released by the European industry body.

Ahlstrom increases beverage materials prices

22-May-2013

Ahlstrom is to increase the prices on its beverage materials to compensate for the continued high level of raw materials as well as utilities-related inflation.

Diageo eyes new Connecticut opportunity in malt-based frozen RTDs

20-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) tells BeverageDaily.com it opposes a successful state bill allowing sales of malt beverages in pouches on recycling grounds, as Diageo eyes frozen alcoholic RTD success in another...

ColorMatrix unveils oxygen scavenger for PET packaging

20-May-2013

ColorMatrix has launched an oxygen scavenging solution for PET packaging claiming it offers enhanced container clarity to help customers achieve aesthetic and recyclability goals.

Breast Cancer UK issues BPA ban rallying cry but FSA remains unmoved

14-May-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Breast Cancer UK has claimed there is a “wealth of peer reviewed, scientific evidence that raises serious concerns” over the safety of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) but the UK agency responsible has reaffirmed its stance that the chemical does not pose...

Bisphenol A migration addressed in patent

07-May-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

A US firm has filed a patent to stop or at least reduce the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) that migrates from can coatings in food and beverage products.

Novelis develops 90% recycled aluminium for beverage cans

03-May-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Novelis has developed aluminium sheet with 90% recycled content enabling beverage can manufacturers the ability to have a product made of 70% recycled material.

Bericap provides closure for tea brand

30-Apr-2013

A closure from Bericap offering reliable tamper evidence has been adopted for PT ABC President’s range of ready-to-drink teas.

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Sidel: New low output aseptic PET solution suits niche beverage brands

29-Apr-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Sidel tells BeverageDaily.com that its new low output aseptic blow-fill-cap machine lends opportunities for beverage producers to test the market with PET on a smaller scale, and naturally suits ‘more niche brands’.

Europe is going to be a ‘long fight’, says Silgan CEO

25-Apr-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

The situation in Europe is not improving but is not dramatically worse either and acquisitions in the region remain a possibility, according to Silgan.

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PET full body sleeve label recycling: no easy answers

24-Apr-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

No single solution for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) full body sleeve labels will suit everybody and make the issue easily solvable, according to Eastman Chemical Company. 

RPC targets processors eyeing packaging transition

22-Apr-2013 By Rod Addy

RPC is capturing increasing numbers of food manufacturers that are switching to plastic packaging from other materials - and not just for lightweighting - the company claimed at its press conference last week.

New RPC chief sets out future strategy

19-Apr-2013 By Rod Addy

Lightweighting will remain a big trend influencing RPC Group's business strategy, according to Pim Vervaat, the packaging firm's new boss.

'Abundantly clear': Bioplastic feedstocks pose no competition to land for food-use

08-Apr-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

The land area used to grow crops for bioplastic is “nowhere near” being in competition to food and feed, according to European Bioplastics.

Graphene barrier properties investigated by UK researchers

05-Apr-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Graphene could be used in some form as a barrier material in packaging in the future, according to researchers from a UK university.

Biome investigates lignin for bioplastics

04-Apr-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Biome Bioplastics is leading a consortium investigating whether a waste product of the pulp and paper industry can be used in bioplastics.

‘One trip throwaway’ packaging suits beverage brand image: Canadean

02-Apr-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Drinks market analysis firm Canadean says that, while it is surprising that a growing number of beverage packages are ‘one trip throwaways’ given environmental concerns, such packaging does offer  brands a better image and greater pack design flexibility.

Vitamins-in-cap beverage company expands IP, distribution

01-Apr-2013 By Hank Schultz

H2M Beverages has announced a new patent on its cap technology that will further bolster its position as it expands distribution of its 989 On Demand rehydration beverage that features a suite of vitamins and minerals in a liquid matrix held within the...

Nestlé opens new beverage systems technlogy center in Switzerland

28-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Nestlé has opened a new System Technology Center in Switzerland that brings together on one site the expertise it uses to combine products, capsules and machines such as those used in its Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto beverage systems.

EU glass recycling rate tops 70% for first time, says FEVE

27-Mar-2013 By Joe Whitworth

The average glass recycling rate in the European Union has broken the 70% barrier for the first time, according to the latest data from the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).

Walki to open plant in Poland

26-Mar-2013

Walki Group is to open its third production site in Poland in response to a growing customer base in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Award-winning resealable beverage can end beats rivals: German startup

21-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

German startup can2close tells BeverageDaily.com that its award-winning new resealable beverage can end trumps existing rival solutions and is not ‘light years’ away from market readiness.

Tetra Pak director outlines ‘holistic’ approach to sustainable packaging

19-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Mario Abreu, global environment director, recycling and base materials, at Tetra Pak’s Global Environment team, tells BeverageDaily.com that while closed-loop recycling is important, the firm favors a more holistic approach to the Holy Grail for sustainable...

Tetra Pak ends 30 year Wrexham odyssey to political 'disappointment'

18-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Tetra Pak has confirmed to BeverageDaily that it will close its current UK and Ireland commercial and distribution hub in Wales but plans to open a new site in the locale, with Chester the ‘preferred’ location.

‘Individualization megatrend’ inspires new Ball Packaging can print tech

07-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Ball Packaging tells BeverageDaily.com that its new proprietary Dynamark printing technology will allow brand owners to tap the individualization ‘megatrend’ by personalizing cans, while cutting out the need for time-consuming and costly label changes...

Heineken red-faced after US Star Bottle blunder

04-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Heineken has moved to clarify a misprinted term on its new Heineken Star Bottle packaging, launched across the US this month, admitting that it could confuse consumers regarding beer freshness.

Sidel claims ‘firsts’ with triangular PET bottle design

28-Feb-2013

Sidel says it has created the first triangular PET bottle for the water market, and the only mineral water bottle without a label, where product information is engraved in to the mold.

Datamonitor’s Streeter: recycling is “holy grail” of sustainable packaging

27-Feb-2013 By Rod Addy

Closed loop recycling is the “holy grail” of sustainable packaging, according to Andrew Streeter, packaging innovation director at market analyst Datamonitor.

Tetra Pak claims ‘world first’ in aseptic carton packaging

26-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Tetra Pak says its TBA/19 Retrofitability Kit allows clients to transform the package shape and base area on the same machine platform, and claims the launch is a world first.

Shape-shifting packaging and hidden streams: 7 Key Trends

25-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

The US beverage industry is poised to introduce packaging that molds to the shape of your bag by 2020, according to industry analysts exploring seven key future trends.

Nestlé loses latest skirmish in Nespresso coffee capsule wars

22-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Nestlé says it is disappointed that a German appeal court has not granted it an injunction to stop sales of Nespresso compatible pods made by a smaller Swiss rival.

Coca-Cola Europe chair issues ‘call for action’ at 2013 Global Beverage Congress

20-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Coca-Cola Europe chair and new president of the European Beverages Association, Dominique Reiniche, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s 2013 Innobev Global Beverages Congress in Warsaw.

China’s foodservice packaging market to overtake US

13-Feb-2013 By Rod Addy

China’s foodservice packaging market will become bigger than that of the US by 2020 at current annual growth rates, according to a report just issued by Smithers Pira.

Portola re-aligns to target packaging closures

13-Feb-2013 By Joe Whitworth

Portola Packaging is to shut one site while expanding two others as part of a $12m investment in its closure business.

Crown extends JV with self-heating drinks packaging firm HeatGenie

04-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Crown Holdings has signed a deal with Austin-based HeatGenie to accelerate efforts to bring the latter’s self-heating for beverage and ‘sippable soup’ packaging technology to market in 2013.