Global packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has received its Robinson EN 1230-2 sensory analysis approval for its Printkote paperboard for chocolate and confectionery packaging. Printkote is safe for direct food contact and offers a 'dead ...
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Paperboard packaging manufacturer in the US Keystone Folding Box Company has announced the launch of its new prescription pharmaceutical package Ecoslide-RX at Walmart stores. According to the company, the package has an eco-friendly ...
DuPont’s annual Awards for Packaging Innovation has selected Curwood’s FreshCase packaging technology for meat as this year's diamond winner, as the solution addresses the effort to help ensure food maintains its nutritional ...
The index is compiled by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an independent, not-for-profit organisation which holds the largest collection globally of self-reported climate change data, and which is working to drive greenhouse gas ...
The package, which will launch at more than 3,600 Walmart pharmacies this summer, features a tear-resistant, recyclable outer carton, an easy-slide blister and an integrated calendar for patients to easily track their medications. ...
The Finnish firm said that the global economic slowdown had made its food industry customers cautious. The news comes as the firm announced its Q3 results. Sales for Q3 were €532m compared to €616m the year before. Its results ...
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The packaging giant has launched its biannual sustainability update entitled Mission Possible (26 July). Tetra Pak has set itself ambitious targets to double the global recycling rate of its cartons from 20% in 2010 to 40% by 2020. ...
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Swiss supplier of carton packaging and filling machines SIG Combibloc has announced the launch of its combibloc EcoPlus carton pack with a new lightweight combiCap screw cap. The cap weighs just 1.9g and is applied on an over-coated hole. ...
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In conjunction with America Recycles Day on Nov.15,Weis Markets has announced a store-wide commitment to use 100 percent recyclable modified atmosphere packaging(MAP)meat trays for its fresh meat products.Weis has partnered exclusively with ...
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The US-based firm reported earnings of $51m, or 28 cents per share for the three months that ended 30 September. This is down from $117m, or 67 cents per share, a year ago. Adjusted for restructuring charges and income from discontinued ...
Tags: solid volume growth, corrugated packaging, health care packaging
Paperboard manufacturer Stora Enso has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture called Bulleh Shah Packaging (Private) with Pakistan-based paper firm Packages Stora Enso said that its initial shareholding will be 35% with a ...
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Global demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise 5.1 percent per year to 13.3 million metric tons(dry basis)in 2016 the Freedonia Group said.Advances will be fueled by increased production of water-based paint,coatings,and ...
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Designed for ambient or cold-filled drinks such as juices, teas, lemonades, fruit punches, and other beverages typically found in the refrigerated section, Graham Packaging’s new stock 59-oz. polyethylene terephthalate (PET) carafe is ...
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The value of forest industry production grew to ?0.8 billion in 2011, up about 2% from the previous year. The value of the forest industry's exports increased by 4%. Advance data indicates that the volume of wood products industry exports ...
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The growth rate for plastic beverage containers in China will slow between 2010-2015, but will still average 10.2 percent annually, according to a new research report. The report from Freedonia Group Inc. looks at the growth rate for all ...
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