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UK's Iceland Foods Launches Two Meal Products in Renewable Packaging
Feb 24, 2018
UK-based frozen food retailer Iceland Foods has introduced two new ready meal products in renewable packaging, as part of its effort to reduce the use of plastic for packaging. The company has packaged its new ready meal products in Stora ...
China's Nanjing Ziquan Installs Second Sidel Hot Fill PET Line
Feb 24, 2018
Chinese co-packer Nanjing Ziquan has installed second Sidel complete hot fill PET line at the Nanjing facility. Nanjing Ziquan, a member of The Shanghai Ziquan Beverage Company, produces PET bottle products for major brands such as ...
Nude Brand Creation Designs Two New Bottles for Steklarna Hrastnik
Jun 21, 2017
Nude Brand Creation has designed two new bottles for Slovenian glass maker Steklarna Hrastnik. Steklarna Hrastnik aimed to expand its glassware offerings, which were limited to glass bottle packaging, glassware, lighting and a small range ...

China Paper and Packaging Prices on The Rise
Nov 21, 2016
Since early November, many Chinese carton factories began to reject new orders or restrict orders. The situation has been ongoing till now, with factories in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai areas responded the most. As many as 18 local large ...
US Researchers Work on Developing Packaging Film Made of Milk Proteins
Aug 25, 2016
Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture are developing a packaging film made of milk proteins. The researchers presented their work at the 252nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Researchers ...
GEW to Showcase Air-Cooled LED UV Technology at Labelexpo Americas
Aug 3, 2016
GEW will introduce its new fully aircooled LED UV curing system for the label printing, coating and digital printing industry at the Labelexpo Americas, which is scheduled to be held in Rosemont, Illinois, US, from 13-15 September. At ...

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Seemingly Fragile Packaging Design
Aug 18, 2014
The following packaging material is so amazing. You must not believe, this packaging material called "Fragile", it can be a valuable goods packaging, it has a durable and flexible packaging system. This project includes the crates ...
Paper and Board Production Decline
Jul 7, 2014
The report includes data about production, consumption and the trade of pulp, paper and raw materials, as well as data on energy and environment. CEPI members produced 91.1 million tonnes of paper and board in 2013. This is a decrease ...
Bluemarlin Develops New Packaging Design for Paint Valspar's New Portfolio Launched
Dec 5, 2013
Brand designing firm Bluemarlin has developed new packaging design for the paint and coatings manufacturer Valspar's new portfolio launched in Australia. The new design, which is expected to highlight the brand's culture of Owning Color, ...

Glud & Marstrand Come up with New Peel-off Lid for Infant Formula Products Manufacturers
Dec 5, 2013
Denmark-based metal packaging firm Glud & Marstrand has come up with a new Peel-Off lid for infant formula products manufacturers. The new lid, which comes in a D shape, has been designed to offer additional functionality by ensuring ...
Willy Wonka Is at It Again
Dec 5, 2013
Willy Wonka is at it again. Not since Violet Beauregarde furiously chewed on a three-course meal piece of gum and suffered the consequences has the confectionery category seen such high levels of innovation and new product development ...
U.S. Demand for Produce Packaging Is Forecast to Increase 3.3% Per Year to $5.7 Billion
Nov 21, 2013
U.S. demand for produce packaging is forecast to increase 3.3 percent per year to $5.7 billion in 2017. Growth will outpace expected expansion in fresh produce production, reflecting the important role of packaging in the protection, safety ...

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27 of The Hottest Chinese Wholesale Product Categories on The Market
Jun 27, 2019
Chinese wholesale products are used in industries and markets across the world. Keep reading to discover some of the hottest Chinese Wholesale Product categories that are well known for having high quality merchandise, and great wholesale ...
Mercian Labels Is Compliant with The Latest Food Safety Management Systems
Jun 12, 2015
This accreditation means the company is compliant with the latest food safety management systems and can offer BRC accredited digital and flexo printed labels to the food sector delivered with speed and service Hugo Gell, Mercian Labels ...
Mercian Labels Notched up 'A' Grade Brc Accreditation for Its Two Manufacturing Units
Jun 9, 2015
UK-based custom printed labels firm Mercian Labels has notched up 'A' grade BRC (British Retail Consortium) accreditation for its two manufacturing units in Staffordshire and Derbyshire in recognition of hygiene. The BRC Global Standard ...

How to Develop a Product in China
May 20, 2019
1. Design So you have an idea for a product and you’re looking to get it developed and manufactured in China. Many people from around the world have the same idea every year. Getting your project successfully produced by Chinese ...
A New, Innovative Technology Easily Increases Personality on Natural Cork Wine Stoppers
Jan 15, 2014
A new, innovative technology easily increases personality on natural cork wine stoppers while improving the branding process: • True digital marking for natural, colmated and agglomerate cork stoppers with high resolution ...
ITW Muller Introduces a Reliable and Economical Solution
Jan 7, 2014
ITW Muller, a leading manufacturer of both innovative stretch wrap equipment and high quality stretch wrap film, introduces a reliable and economical solution for wrapping pallets with its new Octopus "C" automatic rotary ring stretch ...