food packaging
Investment in low migration
UK based The Wilkins Group has invested more than £2 million in a new printing press in a bid to not only increase capacity, but to also offer safer food packaging, with its new investment promising 100 per cent low migration.
Removal of harmful mineral oil
The launch of an online petition by FoodWatch, in order to take action against mineral oils in food, has been welcomed by Clondalkin Flexible Packaging.
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on equipment news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Seafood packing system
RPC Bebo Kristiansand – Food Packaging Systems has introduced a new seafood packing system that provides logistical and sustainability benefits compared to more traditional packs.
Capturing the spirit of premium beer
Graphics Packaging International unveiled its range of concepts designed for the craft beer market at the recent Packaging Innovations show in London.
Intertek helps clients meet new regulations
Intertek is offering a complimentary webinar series designed to provide the latest updates on regulatory compliance and food contact materials testing, to support clients in meeting the new European regulatory requirements for plastic food packaging.
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. If you have any news you would like to see featured on the site, please contact carly@bellpublishing.com.
Strong growth for pouches in packaging market
According to a new Canadean report, the global flexible food packaging market is set to reach close to 800 billion pack units in 2018.
Fresh packaging concept
Semo Packaging’s new Fresh’Closure is a re-closable, mono-material solution for the easy opening and closure of food packs.
Printer helps popcorn reach global audience
Gourmet popcorn manufacturer Joe & Seph’s has recently installed an RX-S continuous small character inkjet printer from Allen Coding at its facility in Watford, UK. The Hitachi system is being used to fulfil the Middle East’s stringent food packaging requirements.
Discounter opts for carton packs
Aldi Süd is delivering organic vegetables in combisafe carton packs from SIG Combibloc to German supermarket shelves. This packaging alternative to the classic food metal can promises comparable product protection and the same kind of shelf life for the food it contains, but it also scores for its environmental benefits. Compared to other packaging solutions […]
Integrating robotics into our systems – and our thinking
Omron’s Robert Brooks, product marketing manager motion and drives, argues that robotics should be thought of as just one of many ingredients in the ever richer recipe behind automation.
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PACKAGING: Round-up
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com. Research and Markets has released the Global Baby Food Packaging Market 2015-2019 The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.67% over the period 2014-2019. CCL Decorative Sleeves […]
Growth predicted for baby food packaging market
Research and Markets has released the Global Baby Food Packaging Market 2015-2019 report. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.67% over the period 2014-2019. One major trend upcoming in this market is increased adoption and use of eco-friendly pouch packaging because of growing consumer preference for flexible packaging. Companies work with sustainable and recyclable packaging materials. […]