Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

O-I to close US plant following ‘continued decline of beer’

17-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Owens-Illinois (OI) says it has finalized plans to stop production at its Atlanta, GA, plant on or after July 18.

Cans Vs bottles – AVA Grace Vineyards launches Rosé and Pinot Grigio in a can

16-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

AVA Grace Vineyards has launched its 2017 Rosé and Pinot Grigio in a 375ml can, for consumers on-the-go.

Optima InlineCan celebrates first foray into the coffee industry

15-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Organic ground coffee brand Coffee has partnered with Optima to launch an InlineCan, which went on sale for the first time in March.

CSB video re-enacts PCA explosion, which killed 3

02-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has posted an investigation report and video on Packaging Corporation of America’s (PCA) explosion on February 8, 2017, which killed three and injured seven.

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Oskar Blues sees adoption of larger format craft beer packaging on the rise

02-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

After being among the first craft breweries to can its beer nearly 20 years ago, Oskar Blues of Colorado has introduced its latest packaging innovation of 24-can variety packs using collated shrink packaging engineered by The Dow Chemical Company. And...

Constantia Flexibles Group completes Creative Polypack acquisition

27-Apr-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles Group has completed its acquisition of a majority shareholding of Creative Polypack in India, for an undisclosed amount.

Danone, Coca-Cola, Nestlé among firms to sign plastic packaging pledge

26-Apr-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Britvic, Danone, Coca-Cola, Nestlé and PepsiCo are among more than 40 businesses that have pledged to reduce plastic packaging waste in the UK by 2025.

Pernod Ricard to launch Malibu ‘Connected’ bottles summer campaign

24-Apr-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Pernod Ricard will launch a ‘connected’ limited-edition bottle over the summer, in conjunction with Ibiza Rocks.

Amcor invests in all-electric machines to produce lightweight containers

23-Apr-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Amcor has invested in all electric machines for its injection blow molding (IBM) and extrusion blow molding (EBM) packaging.

Companies replacing BPA with potentially risky chemicals – CHEM Trust

30-Mar-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Manufacturers should not be permitted to replace BPA in consumer products with other Bisphenols, according to CHEM Trust.

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Ecolean on mojito drinks, tea whitener and ready-to-drink tomato soup packaging

27-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Ecolean showcased its latest packaging at Anuga FoodTec this month including alcoholic mojito drinks, tea whitener, which can be heated in the microwave, and ready-to-drink tomato soup packaging.

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Uflex enters aseptic liquid packaging market for the first time

26-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Uflex, which has manufactured flexible packaging for 35 years, has moved into aseptic liquid packaging for the first time.

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Confusion still surrounds MOSH & MOAH in the food industry

26-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

ExxonMobil will launch its Mobil SHC Grease 462 PF lubricant for the food and beverage industry in 2018.

Coca-Cola recalls more than 766k cases of canned drinks due to sharp edges

22-Mar-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

The Coca-Cola Company has recalled more than 766,000 cases of beverages due to sharp edges on several cans that may cause consumer injury.

Arc-net ensures traceability of new Australian whisky

20-Mar-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Arc-net’s blockchain platform is to be used to demonstrate provenance and authenticity of a new Australian whisky.

News in Brief

Total Corbion PLA successfully starts biobased, biodegradable polymer pilot plant

16-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Total Corbion PLA, based in The Netherlands, has successfully started a 1 kTpa PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) pilot plant in Rayong, Thailand, producing various Luminy PLA resins.

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Duravant acquires QC Industries conveyor systems

13-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Duravant equipment manufacturer has acquired QC Industries conveyor systems.

SIG & Amcor to focus on responsibly sourced aluminium foil packaging

13-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

SIG and Amcor have joined forces to ensure the aluminium foil supply chain is adhering to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).

British designer turns sticky chewing gum waste into recycled products

12-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

British designer Anna Bullus, founder of Gumdrop, is hitting headlines by turning chewing gum waste into recycled products.

CCL Industries in talks to acquire Treofan America

12-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

CCL Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire Treofan America and Trespaphan Mexico Holdings from M&C for approximately $255m with the deal expected to close in Q2, 2018.

Minor Figures redesigns nitro cold brew coffee cans

09-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

London startup Minor Figures has redesigned its packaging to launch a range of nitro cold brew coffee drinks.

Smurfit Kappa rejects International Paper buy-out

07-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Smurfit Kappa has rejected a buy-out from International Paper Company (IP) because: ‘it fails to reflect the Group’s superior prospects as an independent business and represents a valuation multiple significantly below recent comparable transactions’.

Berlin Packaging expands geographical reach with Erben acquisition

07-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Berlin Packaging has acquired H. Erben, a UK supplier of closures, packaging, and packaging equipment in food and beverages.

US beverage industry dismayed over proposed 10% aluminum tariff

06-Mar-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

A proposed 10% tariff on aluminum and 25% tax on steel in the US would increase costs for many industries, particularly beverage makers who would likely have to pass the increase onto consumers.

Konnekt Smartdrinks expands wellness range with Ardagh’s eye-catching bottle

05-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Ardagh has partnered with Konnekt Smartdrinks to package its health drinks in a 250ml aluminium bottle.

BPA still safe determination is ‘premature’ - Endocrine Society

02-Mar-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

It is ‘premature’ to reassert that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe to use in food packaging based on a draft report released recently, according to the Endocrine Society.

Pinkster launches Bag-in-Box for gin

27-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Pinkster has launched Pinkster on Tap, a 3 litre Bag-in-Box of raspberry infused gin for on-trade and off-trade channels.

BPA review supports FDA position on safety

26-Feb-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

A long-awaited study on bisphenol A (BPA) has pointed towards ‘minimal effects’ and provided support to current US regulations.

DNP vows to become Japan’s number 2 in aseptic carton packs by 2022

22-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has signed a joint venture with SIG, aiming to become Japan’s number 2 in aseptic carton packs by 2022.

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Figuiére saw niche market for organic rosé 40 years before it became trendy

21-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Figuière (‘fig tree’) is celebrating its popularity in organic wine, which it started producing 40 years ago, with a brand refresh and bottle redesign.

SIG and ProLeiT to combine their expertise to deliver smarter F&B filling lines

19-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

SIG has partnered with ProLeiT, automation and process control systems, to offer producers advanced production technology and integrated software for food, beverage and dairy producers.

Cisowianka creates a buzz with Wasp-Waist mineral water bottle

16-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Nałęczów Zdrój has partnered with Agr International to launch a Wasp-Waist design for its best-selling brand Cisowianka.

Stricter BPA regulation to apply from September

15-Feb-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Stricter measures on bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials will apply from September this year.

Caffè Carraro moves with Gusto to deploy coffee capsule production line

14-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Caffè Carraro, which specializes in coffee roasting, packaging and distribution, has opened a production facility specifically for production and packaging of coffee in capsules.

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Iceland to discuss its 2023 sustainability goal and future challenges for the packaging supply chain

14-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Coca Cola, Co-Op, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Iceland will discuss plastics in packaging at Packaging Innovations 2018.

Constantia Flexibles to expand production capacity in India

12-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles is investing millions to expand production capacity at its Indian subsidiary Parikh Packaging, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Kezzler CEO to further drive IoP as former boss moves to Elopak

08-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Kezzler has hired Christine Akselsen as CEO, starting the position in April.

Dow 'breakthrough' in solvent-base adhesive for snacks & juice packaging

07-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics has developed Adcote HP solvent-borne adhesives to add to its portfolio of Adcote adhesives and coatings.

MySip to protect can users from contamination

05-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Lolik has created a silicone mouthpiece to protect can users from contamination and is looking for partners to bring the product to market.

Axion: UK should ‘create demand for recycled materials’

29-Jan-2018 By Keith Freegard

‘Axion is calling for the creation of greater demand for recycled materials in the UK following China’s decision to restrict imports of waste paper and plastics.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Design Challenge winners

Cup Club returnable cup aspires to be the ‘city bike rental’ equivalent of the coffee scene

25-Jan-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Cup Club returnable cup and TrioCup, a one-piece cup that eliminates the need for plastic lids, have been recognized by The Ellen MacArthur Foundation in its Circular Design Challenge awards.

IDC and ZAP find ‘The Answer’ to delivering milk without refrigeration

23-Jan-2018 By Jenny Eagle

International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) has successfully partnered with ZAP Logistics dairy distributor to deliver unrefrigerated milk using ‘The Answer’ aseptic tap.