News briefs: Green packaging initiatives
07-May-2008 - Pepsi reduces plastic in 500ml non-carbonated beverage bottle, Earthcycle expands its fresh produce compostable packaging line and the Reusable Pallet & Container Coalition changes its name to Reusable Packaging Association.
Packager looks to uncap closure potential
29-Apr-2008 - Food processors wishing to maximise the value of jarred food products should look to using closures to literally add an extra sparkle to their goods, according to a leading packaging supplier.
Green packaging still facing barriers to growth, report
22-Apr-2008 - Food companies wanting to swap plastic packaging for biomass polymer-based alternatives to stress their green credentials still face a number of barriers, according to a new report.
Tetra Pak sales reach record high
21-Apr-2008 - Sales at Swedish packaging group Tetra Pak reached €8.7bn in 2007, a 6.1 per cent increase on the previous year, the company said last week.
Amcor sells European flexible packaging plants
17-Apr-2008 - Australian packaging giant Amcor has announced the sale of two of its European flexible packaging production facilities as part of its restructuring programme.
Hybrid packaging designed for green benefits
01-Apr-2008 - New re-sealable packaging for beverages, designed as a hybrid between a bottle, can and pouch, offers processors both environmental and convenience benefits for their products, according to its manufacturer.
TNA brings distribution and filler innovations to Interpack
12-Mar-2008 - Two innovative new packaging machines from TNA are set to make their debut at Interpack next month: a transfer and distribution system and an automatic inserter.
Brewers cautious over EU traceability plan
26-Feb-2008 - New proposals designed to improve the traceability of consumer goods like beer have been cautiously welcomed by an association of European brewers, despite concerns over the exact cost of the system.
Packager targets carton convenience for Interpack
11-Feb-2008 - Packager Kliklok Woodman will focus on ease and efficiency at this years Interpack trade show, where it will unveil a range of carton packaging innovations it claims can meet these needs for processors.
Waste management of bioplastics and biopackaging
01-Feb-2008 - Bioplastics and biopackaging offer multiple waste management options, but these will only be developed in full when there is more material on the market, according to the industry.
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