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New liquid packaging partnership

Friday 19 December 2008

Propac Industrial Pty Ltd have partnered with US film manufacturer, AMPAC Flexibles to bring an integrated, liquid Hot- Fill packaging system to the North American market.


Seasonings company puts spice into production

Thursday 18 December 2008

To meet the increasing demand, J.O. Spice Company, based in the US, installed new packaging and mixing equipment and reorganised its production operations, effectively quadrupling the capacity.


EU Rethinks Ban on Repackaging Medicines

Friday 12 December 2008

A proposed ban on repackaging medicines could be dropped by the European Union (EU), according to press reports


High Speed Green Packaging Machine Project Underway

Friday 12 December 2008

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic used in the sealing of food produce such as pasta, rice and crisps, researchers at Bath University, England, are leading a project to build a new high-speed packaging machine.


Ten Trends to Watch in Packaged Goods in 2009

Thursday 11 December 2008

With 2009 nearly upon us, Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics takes a look at trends in consumer packaged goods for the coming year including beauty foods and drinks, detox products and concentrated liquid cleaners that cut costs and help the environment.


Sizzling sausage sales boosted by Packaging Automation

Thursday 27 November 2008

Increased demand for its delicious range of top quality sausages has led to award-winning producer Graham White & Co Ltd selecting a semiautomatic tray sealer from Packaging Automation (UK) Ltd.


Tetra Pak Targets Beverage Growth

Tuesday 18 November 2008

Swiss food packaging solutions giant Tetra Pak International is to invest INR5bn (US $101 milllion) in the construction of a second processing plant in India.


Bosch at Pack Expo 2008

Thursday 13 November 2008

Bosch Packaging Technology, one of the leading suppliers of complete solutions in packaging and processing technology, emphasises its strategic orientation as a full-range sup­plier at Pack Expo 2008.


Constar’s PET Jars for hot fill foods

Thursday 17 July 2008

With an eye toward performance and shelf appeal, Constar International has introduced a new line of PET wide mouth jars for hot fill foods.


Nanomaterials may pose safety risk

Friday 27 June 2008

Engineered nanoscale materials (ENMs), which contain novel properties that offer potential benefits for use in food packaging, raise new safety evaluation challenges according to a new report.


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