packaging
FDA issues guidance on new nutrition labelling
The Food and Drug Administration has issued additional information to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with the latest regulations on Nutrition Facts labelling in the US.
SIG carton packs debut in Japan
Dairy manufacturer Moriyama is the first customer in Japan to run commercial production using SIG filling technology and the first to offer premium ready-to-drink (RTD) products in SIG carton packs locally filled in Japan.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Buxton launches 100% recycled plastic across full range
The Buxton range commits to be 100% rPET by 2021 to accelerate achieving a circular economy.
New industry alliance promotes the use of paper-based packaging
A new industry alliance to boost the contribution of paper-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy has been set up by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI).
Nestlé expands use of Nutri-Score in Europe
Nestlé has announced that it will use Nutri-Score nutrition labeling in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland, starting in the first half of 2020.
Constantia Flexibles expands in India
Constantia Flexibles officially unveiled its new plant Constantia Ecoflex Ahmedabad, India on November 20, 2019.
Videojet launches 90° adjustable printhead
Videojet, a producer of coding and marking technology, has introduced its latest CIJ product development, a 90° adjustable printhead
Coca-Cola introduces KeelClip packaging for multipack cans
Coca-Cola will begin rolling out the KeelClip, an innovative, minimalist paperboard packaging solution for its multipack cans across Europe, replacing the need for plastic wrap.
ULMA unveils bold approach to reach European plastic recycling targets
With experts calculating that demand for plastic packaging will double in the next 20 years, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy has set a target of 55% of plastics being recycled by 2030.
Aluminium-free lid for Arla dairy products
Arla has utilised Walki’s paper-based lid material for its 175g Luonto+ yoghurt in Finland and for cottage cheese and crème fraiche in Sweden, to help consumers make more sustainable choices.
GIC introdces retrofittable salad leaf packing system
GIC has developed a way to retrofit its innovative salad leaf packing technique, which reduces both film use and contamination levels, to already commissioned Vertical Form Fill and Seal machines.
Startups demonstrate innovation at FoodBytes
Fifteen startups took to the stage to pitch ground-breaking, sustainable solutions for the food and agriculture (F&A) industry at FoodBytes! by Rabobank.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
The Classic Mineral Water Company invests in automated lines
An Irish water bottling company has invested significantly in its manufacturing facilities to more than double output capacity of its mineral water products.