The latest content updates from the packaging-gateway.com web site http://www.packaging-gateway.com/ en-us http://www.packaging-gateway.com/ http://www.packaging-gateway.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsclearlam-to-sell-dw-division http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsclearlam-to-sell-dw-division US-based flexible and rigid packaging materials manufacturer Clear Lam Packaging will sell its thermoforming division to D&W Fine Pack for an undisclosed amount. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscrown-building-second-cambodian-plant http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscrown-building-second-cambodian-plant US-headquartered metal packaging producer Crown has announced plans to build a new beverage can plant in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, to address the growing demand in the region. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsdh-launches-labelling-consultation http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsdh-launches-labelling-consultation The UK Department of Health (DH) has launched a country-wide consultation on front-of-pack (FoP) nutrition labelling to allow consumers compare the nutritional information provided on the food they buy. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsultimate-packaging-to-buy-bobst-machine http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsultimate-packaging-to-buy-bobst-machine UK-based Ultimate Packaging has announced the purchase of a Bobst F&K 20SIX drupa machine to ramp up its production of flexible packaging. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/product-management-protection/alp-vision/pressalpvision-nolato-medical-prevent-counterfeiting.html http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/product-management-protection/alp-vision/pressalpvision-nolato-medical-prevent-counterfeiting.html AlpVision and Nolato Medical announce a new partnership to establish collaborative activities to protect primary plastic packaging against counterfeiting. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsironbridge-selects-petainer http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsironbridge-selects-petainer UK-based Ironbridge Brewery has partnered with plastic packager Petainer to supply its new English lager in Petainer Kegs made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsberlin-packaging-acquisition http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsberlin-packaging-acquisition US supplier of containers and closures Berlin Packaging has acquired North American packaging distributor Lerman Container for an undisclosed amount. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscurwood-wins-award http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscurwood-wins-award Curwood’s FreshCase meat packaging technology was selected as this year's diamond winner at DuPont’s annual Awards for Packaging Innovation. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsfda-extends-time-to-update http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsfda-extends-time-to-update The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the time frame for sunscreen manufacturers to change labels that give consumers clearer, more accurate product information. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/closures/bericap/pressbericap-india-qms-fsms-certification.html http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/closures/bericap/pressbericap-india-qms-fsms-certification.html BERICAP India has been certified according to the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008) and Food Management System (ISO 22000:2005) by BSI. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/closures/bericap/pressbericap-singapore-production-site.html http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/closures/bericap/pressbericap-singapore-production-site.html At the end of 2010, BERICAP opened a new production site in Singapore with the goal of successfully advancing business in a central location in Southeast Asia and improving customer service, which up until that time, was handled from China or other B… Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscarlsbergs-new-packaging http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscarlsbergs-new-packaging Carlsberg India has unveiled a new packaging and visual identity for its beer brand Tuborg, as part of its global enhancement programme. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsus-firm-unveiling-packaging http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsus-firm-unveiling-packaging US-based Tanimura & Antle is set to re-launch its Field Fresh Wrapped Leaf Lettuce in a new packaging design that includes a quick read (QR) code. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/chemicals/schekolin1/ http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/chemicals/schekolin1/ Specialising in the development of packaging coatings, Schekolin provides innovative and customer-specific coatings for global packaging manufacturers in the food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:32:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsmultivac-to-unveil-packaging http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsmultivac-to-unveil-packaging German packaging company Multivac is set to introduce a new packaging for sensitive pharmaceutical and biotech products, based on a thermoforming packaging machine. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsisraeli-company-to-supply-pepsi http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsisraeli-company-to-supply-pepsi Oplon Pure Science, a Israeli developer of anti-bacterial plastic sheets for packaging, has signed a $8m agreement with PepsiCo to supply packaging solutions for the beverege giant. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsryder-upgrades-facility http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsryder-upgrades-facility US-based supply chain management solutions company Ryder System has expanded its 327,000ft² food packaging and distribution centre in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsccl-new-plant-us http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsccl-new-plant-us Canadian specialty packaging company CCL Industries has announced plans to invest $8m in a new wine label plant in Sonoma, California, US. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/closures/total-petrochemicals/pressincoplas-launches-breakthrough-isbm-bottles-based-on-totals-innovative-hdpe-technology.html http://www.packaging-gateway.com/contractors/closures/total-petrochemicals/pressincoplas-launches-breakthrough-isbm-bottles-based-on-totals-innovative-hdpe-technology.html Based on Total's dedicated HDPE ISBM resin SB 1359, combining excellent processability with outstanding mechanical properties, Incoplas confirms its leadership in servicing the bottle industry with competitive HDPE solutions. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:07:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscoke-bottler-grupo-fomento-merge http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscoke-bottler-grupo-fomento-merge Coke’s franchise bottler Coca-Cola Femsa and Grupo Fomento Queretano have completed the previously announced merger of their beverage operations for MXN6.6bn ($479m) in Mexico. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT