FSA and FSS advise against use of ocean-bound plastics in food packaging
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued guidance to businesses regarding the use of…
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Umesh Ellichipuram
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Colorcon and ASHA Cellulose sign deal for polymer distribution
Colorcon, a provider of pharmaceutical film coating systems, has signed an exclusive distribution arrangement with ASHA Cellulose to supply its…
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Starbucks rolls out eco-friendly takeaway cup in Europe
Starbucks has begun introducing a new environmentally friendly white takeaway cup in parts of Europe. The updated version replaces the…
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Crown partners with San Juan Bev. Co. for exclusive packaging deal
Aluminium beverage can maker Crown Holdings has formed an exclusive agreement with San Juan Beverage Company (San Juan Bev. Co.)…
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Futamura and others partner for sachet packaging
Futamura has joined forces with flexible packaging provider Repaq and machinery maker GK Sondermaschinenbau to introduce a sustainable sachet solution…
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Ball posts net sales of $3.09bn in Q1 2025
Aluminium manufacturing company Ball Corporation reported net sales of $3.09bn for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, marking a 7.7%…
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Amazon deploys 18 automated packaging machines in UK
Amazon has unveiled its plans to install 18 new automated packaging machines across fulfilment centres in the UK. The rollout…
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Dangote Packaging targets African markets amid production surge
Dangote Packaging (DPL) has announced plans to begin exporting polypropylene bags to African markets after increasing production capacity. The development…
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Chomps partners with 4ocean to address ocean plastic pollution
Chomps, a US-based snack brand, has announced a partnership with 4ocean to combat plastic pollution affecting marine environments. The joint…
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Metpack and BASF partner on Ezycompost paper for food packaging
Metpack, a Turkish extrusion coating specialist, has introduced Ezycompost, a coated paper and paperboard featuring BASF’s ecovio 70 PS14H6 biopolymer…