Constantia Flexibles is planning to close its plant in Bucharest in Romania in a bid to optimize its film-based flexible packaging, manufacturing footprint in Europe. Expected to be finalized by July 2017, the manufacturing site closure ...
SABIC plans to display an array of innovative packaging products and materials at the K 2016 trade show in Düsseldorf. Despite all available modern technology, about one-third of food produced today for human consumption still is ...
Silgan, a supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products, reported third quarter 2016 net income of $69.8 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, as compared to third quarter 2015 net income of $70.3 ...
Australian packaging company Amcor has acquired China-based Hebei Qite Packing for around RMB185m ($28m). The acquisition will allow Amcor to expand its flexible packaging operations in the Northern China region. Hebei Qite, which ...
Tetra Pak has introduced a new version of its PlantMaster automation solution, allowing manufacturers to program their entire plant via a single data management system. The upgrade includes the Tetra Pak PlantMaster Manufacturing ...
Tags: Tetra Pak, Plant Management
Packaging solutions provider Massman Automation Designs has completed the acquisition of EDL Packaging Engineers for undisclosed amount. EDL is engaged in manufacturing shrink wrappers, shrink bundlers, corrugated tray formers and ...
Tags: Packaging, EDL Packaging
North Dakota based Anchor Ingredients has acquired a rail-loading and storage facility in Montana for an undisclosed sum. The new pulse facility acquisition according to Anchor Ingredients is said to increase its sourcing network which ...
Cargill has re-named its feed and food software business to Format Solutions, after the successful integration of Format International. The new name represents the company’s commitment to bring value to its customers through a ...
Tags: Cargill, Feed Formulation
In Bentonville, Arkansas, there’s a building where delicious things are happening. It’s the Culinary & Innovation Center — just opened in June — where Walmart’s private brands team is developing new items, ...
Constantia Flexibles Group has agreed to acquire flexible packaging business of Italian company Lamp San Prospero in a bid to strengthen its pharmaceutical packaging business in Europe. The transaction is planned to be completed in the ...
UNI Packaging has designed new digitally printed bags for Barry Callebaut Bensdorp brand’s new cocoa and chocolate drink powders. The company has developed 750g vertical form filled seal and three-ply laminated stand-up bags for ...
Functionality and aesthetics are undeniably important tactile and ocular factors playing a pivotal role in modern retail. Packaging besides containing and protecting the product, acts as the real ‘last mile salesperson’ on an ...
Tags: Uflex, 3D packaging
When we were drafting and seeking public comment on the rules that will implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), we promised that we would do whatever we could to help the regulated industry understand and meet the new ...
Tags: FSMA, guidances, foodborne illness
Noida, 24 August 2016: ‘Big bags’, as the name suggests are rather heavy duty packages used for bulk-packing items like building materials, flour, rice and pet food among several others. Uflex Limited apart from possessing ...
Toray Plastics (America) is set to unveil new Torayfan OPP and Lumirror PET film technologies at Pack Expo International 2016 in the US. The event will take place in Chicago, Illinois from 6 to 9 November. At the event, the company will ...
Tags: Toray Plastics, Pack Expo International 2016, film technologies