August’s top stories: Ardagh’s packaging facility, PepsiCo’s aluminium bottle
August witnessed Ardagh Group expand, as it set up a $93.5m metal packaging factory in Virginia, US. PepsiCo Beverages…
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Coca-Cola Femsa to construct bottling plant in Colombia
Mexican Coca-Cola bottler Coca-Cola Femsa is ready to construct a $200m bottling plant in Tocancipa, central Colombia.
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July’s top stories: Kapstone’s new acquisition, Health Canada’s initiative
The month of July witnessed some significant developments in packaging, as industry leaders embarked on innovative initiatives. While KapStone…
ByMedica Packaging adds new leaflet folder for post-press department
Medica Packaging, the healthcare packaging arm of Benson Group, has obtained a new leaflet folder for the post-press department…
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June’s top stories: Mondi’s traceable bag, Dell’s sustainable packaging
June saw developments on various fronts in packaging, with an emphasis on sustainable packaging materials. Mondi came up with…
ByDell to explore wheat straw use to develop sustainable packaging material
Global computer technology major Dell is set to explore the use of wheat straw for converting agricultural waste into…
ByCortec presents new eco-friendly technology films
Corrosion-control technologies provider Cortec has announced the new version of its VpCI 126 Blue patented, high-technology films and bags,…
ByVegware bags Queen’s Awards for sustainable packaging development
Compostable food packaging company Vegware has bagged the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, for developing zero-waste foodservice…
ByCascades introduces recyclable foam food tray
Cascades has introduced a new polystyrene foam food tray made with 25% recycled material on the grocery shelves of…
ByCardia and Highland Plastics join forces to provide sustainable packaging systems
Cardia Bioplastics and US manufacturer of food-grade plastic packaging Highland Plastics have joined forces to provide sustainable packaging systems…
ByRehrig and Intelleflex join to create transport packaging systems
American packaging firm Rehrig Pacific Company has partnered with Intelleflex to create transport packaging solutions that will allow food…
ByORICS and Spartech collaborate to develop new food packaging technology
US-based packaging equipment designer and manufacturer ORICS has collaborated with Spartech Packaging Technologies to develop a new solution for…
ByBarokes joins hands with Daiwa Can to promote wine in a can
Wine producer Barokes Wines has entered into a partnership with Daiwa Can Company, a Japanese can producer, in a…
ByStora Enso ventures into Pakistan to set up renewable packaging business
Manufacturer and marketer of industrial packaging Stora Enso has entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV)…
ByKapStone reports 43% rise in Q2 2012 revenue
KapStone Paper and Packaging reported a 42.6% increase in consolidated revenue of $306.3m in the second quarter of 2012,…
ByFowler Products completes packaging facility renovation
Fowler Products, a division of Pro Mach, has completed renovations to its factory acceptance testing and training facility, which…
ByUnilever and JDO create new Clear package design
Unilever’s haircare brand Clear is all set to hit North American shelves with a new packaging look in July…
ByEuropean glass packaging production recovers from recession
European glass packaging production in 2011 returned to pre-recession levels, with output increasing by over 4% to about 22…
ByPET water bottles pose no health hazards, says South African industry body
People using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles are not at risk of suffering from chemical exposure, claims South African…
ByPremier Tech acquires rigid packaging manufacturer vonGal
Premier Tech has announced the acquisition of vonGal, a US-based manufacturer and marketer of rigid packaging palletising solutions, for…
ByF&N to expand PET production in Malaysia
Malaysian manufacturer of carbonated drinks Fraser & Neave (F&N) has announced an investment of MYR18m ($6m) to install a…
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