Portola reduces energy usage by 20%
Portola Packaging has reduced the energy usage at its North American facilities by almost 20% and recycled more than 5.5…
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Srivani Venna
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MIT researchers develop non-stick ketchup bottle coating
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a non-sticking coating for food packaging, which will allow substances…
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Oxo-biodegradable bags have better litter properties
An independent life-cycle-assessment (LCA) has revealed that oxo-biodegradable plastic carrier bags and bread bags by UK company Symphony Environmental Technologies…
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Ball introduces ‘protected quality’ seal for wine in cans
European beverage can manufacturer Ball has unveiled a 'protected quality' airtight and light-proof seal for wine in cans, claiming that…
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Sealed Air selects Cardia resin for inflatable packaging
Global protective packaging company Sealed Air has selected Cardia Bioplastics to provide the resin for its Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging,…
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Placon unveils recycled PET deli container range
US manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products Placon has introduced a new line of deli containers that feature tamper-evident lids with…
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Shiner posts drop in Q1 2012 profit
Chinese supplier of packaging solutions Shiner International has reported an operating loss of $0.1m compared to operating income of $1.2m…
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KBR to construct CTL Packaging’s manufacturing facility
CTL Packaging has awarded a $23.6m contract to construction services company KBR Building Group to build a new manufacturing facility…
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Frito-Lay launches initiative for ‘gluten free’ labelling
PepsiCo's foods business Frito-Lay North America has announced an initiative to certify and label its gluten free products as such,…
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KWH Plast unveils new lidding film for food packaging
Finnish producer of polypropylene-based film, KWH Plast, has launched a new range of polypropylene-based lidding film for meat and ready-meal…