US-based consumer products firm Jarden is inching towards sealing a $1.35bn deal for acquiring disposable plastic cups, plates and cutlery maker Waddington Group. Jarden, which has outshone bidders in the last few days, reached an ...
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Meypack's new case packer is designed to end-package folding boxes containing pouches of milk powder into trays with or without lids, as well as wrap-around cases. Called the VP 453, the machine can process eight different formats – ...
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In partnership with brands like Dresscamp, Takaoka Lacquer Ware and Oto, men’s luxury brand Fortuna Tokyo will introduce Japanese fashion and craft brands for new customers in Hong Kong and China. The partnership named ‘The ...
The New York City administration has begun implementing ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foams used for making cups, bowls, plates, takeout containers, and trays for being non-recyclable. Announced by the New York administration in ...
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Sun Chemical introduced its new SunSys resistance coatings, a series of water-based coatings formulated to impart or enhance resistance properties to paper and board substrates while at the same time being FDA compliant for direct food ...
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US folding cartons and paperboard specialty firm Colbert Packaging has attained G7 Master stage in its manufacturing plants for reaching a graphic communications production environment. The G7 Master level, conferred by a cross-platform ...
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The German franchise of the global fast food group KFC has launched a new food tray in its German restaurants which includes a keyboard. The tray effectively stops the customer from getting food grease on his or her electronic device. ...
FibreForm Packaging has introduced a 3D formable paper that can be stretched and moulded to fit various packaging requirements. Riding high on its potential for creative packaging, the paper is being billed as an alternative to ...
A joint venture between BillerudKorsnas and FibreForm Packaging has developed a new material that is claimed to be an alternative to plastic. The development is said to be the first 3D strechable paper and is targeting the packaging ...
Environmental Recycling Technologies (ERT) has signed an agreement with Metallis Recycling (MRL) to form a 50-50 joint venture in the UK. ERT will give the JV exclusive rights to manufacture flat sheet using its proprietary powder ...
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Denmark-based packaging company Farch Plast is planning to tap markets beyond the European Union with plans of expanding in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa, the Middle East and Israel. Faerch Plast specialises in ...
North America based plastic packaging designer and manufacturer Placon has launched the completely recyclable Selectables packaging range with a custom packaging look. The sustainable food packaging range also features inserts that ...
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US-based Atlas Holdings has acquired the North American Foam Trays and Absorbent Pads (TAP) businesses of Sealed Air Corporation for an undisclosed amount and launched its new operating company Novipax. Novipax will be operating five ...
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The cases, muffin wraps and printed greaseproof paper producer’s newly formed division is being spearheaded by Phil Brooks as national sales manager. Chevler said it will offer a full range of siliconised greaseproof, greaseproof, ...
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UK-based manufacturer of baking cases and tulip muffin wraps Chevler has started a speciality bakery papers division to meet the growing demand. With the new division, the company will offer a range of siliconised greaseproof, ...
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