Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

ECMA Congress 2019

There is a rise in the acquisition of plastic packaging firms despite the ‘war against plastic’

23-Oct-2019 By Jenny Eagle

‘There is a trend for plastic packaging acquisitions despite all the bad rap for plastic, and that’s despite companies such as DS Smith turning towards Amazon,’ claims Nick Mockett, head of packaging M&A, Moorgate Capital.

Grupo Lala reveals cheese inventory shortage in Mexico

23-Oct-2019 By Beth Newhart

In the company’s third quarter report, Grupo Lala discussed an ‘operational issue’ at one of its Mexican cheese plants, resulting in an inventory shortage and 8.8% volume loss.

Tetra Pak to explore graphene as a ‘breakthrough’ application in the F&B industry

17-Oct-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has joined the European Commission Graphene Flagship project to explore future applications of graphene in food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing.

Packaging cheese for c-store needs

10-Oct-2019 By Beth Newhart

Dairy companies at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show highlighted protein products, though cheese snacks at the US convenience store haven’t changed much in the last decade, with sticks and bars still ruling the aisles.

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Confusion remains over compostability of cartons and SUP directive on coated cartonboard

02-Oct-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Manufacturers in the carton industry are concerned that confusion remains over the compostability of cartons, MOSH (Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons) and MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons) and the SUP (Single-Use Plastics) directive on coated...

What’s new in the dairy aisles: September

30-Sep-2019 By Beth Newhart

DairyReporter brings you its monthly round-up of what’s new in the global dairy aisles for September 2019.

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‘Small format plastic lids must be eliminated from the beverage chain’

27-Sep-2019 By Jenny Eagle

The University of Applied Sciences, Vienna has updated its Circular Packaging Design Guidelines ‘given the challenges of certain packaging for recyclability’.

Mondi, BASF & COROOS create prototype stand-up pouch from recycled plastic

25-Sep-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Mondi, BASF and COROOS, a European company in the preservation of fruits, vegetables and pulses have produced a stand-up pouch that is safe for food contact, partly made with raw material, derived from chemically recycled plastic.

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Malta PM: ‘We were more prepared for the Millennium Bug than Brexit’

25-Sep-2019 By Jenny Eagle

‘Your guess is as good as mine on Brexit’, said Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minster of Malta, at the opening of the ECMA Congress 2019 last week (September 19-20), ‘But what is obvious, is during the next few days there needs to be a meaningful engagement’.

Moon Cheese relaunches and expands at Expo East

18-Sep-2019 By Beth Newhart

Shelf-stable cheese snack brand Moon Cheese has refreshed its packaging and is building its portfolio for greater transparency and communication with customers.

Newly-appointed MD to address industry challenges at ECMA Annual Congress 2019

17-Sep-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Brexit, the Circular Economy, sustainability challenges, national converter developments and the future of purchasing are just of the topics to be discussed at this year’s ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) Annual Congress in Malta (September 19-20).

Norner to build Polymer Exploration Centre for the plastics industry

13-Sep-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Norner has signed an agreement with R8 Property to build a Polymer Exploration Centre, in Porsgrunn, Norway, expected to be completed by April 2021.

Nominations open for US Dairy Sustainability Awards

12-Sep-2019 By Beth Newhart

The Innovation Center for US Dairy is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Sustainability Awards to honor dairy farmers, businesses and partnerships.

DFA opens application for 2020 accelerator

09-Sep-2019 By Beth Newhart

The 2020 Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) Accelerator doesn’t kick off until next spring, but is already accepting startup applicants.

Mespack & Dow to develop fully recyclable flexible packaging

09-Sep-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Mespack (part of Duravant) is collaborating with Dow to develop next generation packaging designed for recyclability and sustainability.