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Cinnamon and oregano show antimicrobial prowess in active packaging

30-Aug-2010 - Incorporating cinnamon and oregano essential oils (EO) into certain plastics provides antimicrobial properties, new research...

Rising raw material costs tip CPC Packaging into administration

27-Aug-2010 - CPC Packaging UK said yesterday that high raw material prices were partly behind the...

Resin said to boost clarity of PP based food packaging

08-Jul-2010 - A new grade of resin clarified with an additive can enhance the clarity and side...

'Virtually unlimited applications' for unique packaging design - Mondi

19-May-2010 - Convenience and versatility are two benefits of a “unique” easy-to-open and resealable packaging design for...

IFFA to fuel recovery in German meat P&P sector

07-May-2010 - Demand for German meat processing equipment has been growing since the end of last year...

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Active and intelligent packaging regs - evolution and innovation

15-Mar-2010 - New active and intelligent packaging rules and guidelines introduced last year across Europe should bring...

China packaging firm reaps rewards from food safety law

20-Oct-2009 - A specialist packaging company in China has said the newly implemented food safety law...

High-speed portion classifier for poultry products

03-Jun-2009 - High-speed in-motion sizing, a wide variety of parts distribution and a design to aid easy...

Food safety threat from reusable food bags and packages

22-May-2009 - Reusable food shopping bags and packages can contain a high level of bacteria, yeast,...

APT to expand PP and multi-layer tray offering

24-Mar-2009 - Associated Packaging Technologies (APT) said that increased demand for both extended shelf life and microwave...

Stricter meat labelling urged in US

23-Feb-2009 - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is requesting that US meatpackers voluntarily impose a stricter regime...

Excessive packaging hindering war on waste, says LGA

17-Feb-2009 - A new survey has found that almost 40 per cent of supermarket food packaging in...

New guide advises short shelf-life for vacuum and MAP foods

25-Jul-2008 - A new UK food regulator guide recommends a restricted shelf-life for vacuum packed (VP) and...

Lightweight, wide-mouth PET jars protect hot fill foods, says Constar

22-Jul-2008 - New polyethylene terephthalate (PET) jars have been designed to give hot fill foods long shelf...

Down-sizing trend driving US rigid food packaging

21-Jul-2008 - The trend towards smaller, more portable beverage and prepared food containers will play a large...

Longer shelf life in a packet

18-Jul-2008 - Improved shelf life and better quality characteristics, particularly for dough-based products, refrigerated pizzas and sandwiches,...

News briefs: Cadbury websites criticised, Aero redesigned and bioethanol

16-Jul-2008 - This week, Cadbury criticised over websites, Aero gets new packaging and confectionery maker in bioethanol...

Two separate drinks in one aluminium can adds value, says developer

11-Jul-2008 - A beverage can with a dividing wall enables the packing of two drinks within the...

European brewers turn to lightweight PET standards

08-Jul-2008 - A manufacturer of bottle closures says its latest cooperation with a leading German brewer reflects...

New film provides cost-effective low-temperature sealing, says Wipak

07-Jul-2008 - A new low-temperature sealing biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) grade film can increase output for bakery...

Upgraded packaging equipment maximises uptime, says firm

03-Jul-2008 - The improved functionality of a packaging system following a customer led redesign improves machine uptime,...

EFSA issues guide on food grade plastic recycling

02-Jul-2008 - New guidelines concerning the recycling of plastics intended for use in the packaging of foods...

Ball gets rolling on pack sustainability

01-Jul-2008 - Global packager Ball has outlined a number of initiatives designed to slash the environmental impacts...

One-piece closures dominating beverage market, says AMI

30-Jun-2008 - One-piece closures are dominating the European food and beverage closure production market fuelled by cost...

Nanotechnology-enabled packaging regulation roadmap offered:study

26-Jun-2008 - A new study provides a roadmap for consumers, food manufacturers and government through potential US...

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