Sweden-based Duni has purchased a 75% stake in Kindtoo, trading as Biopac UK, from entrepreneurs Mark Brigden and Eric Graham for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2002, Biopac UK provides sustainable disposable packaging solutions for ...
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International Paper has completed the transfer of its North America Consumer Packaging business to Graphic Packaging. Graphic Packaging holds 79.5% stake in the combined company, while IP owns the remaining 20.5% interest. In October ...
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Graphic Packaging will create a $6bn paper-based packaging firm by combining with International Paper’s (IP) North American consumer packaging business. IP has agreed to contribute its business for around $1.8bn, of which $660m will ...
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Lollicup USA has signed the land development deal to begin construction of the company's new, 700,000 ft2 manufacturing facility in Rockwall, Texas, US. The manufacturing plant, located not far from Dallas, will open with new machines for ...
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Lollicup USA is preparing to showcase its product portfolio at the 2017 NRA Show in Chicago, US. Lollicup USA offers more than 1,700 products to its customers; from large chains to individual businesses. Each year, the company travels ...
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Taiwan-based food containers producer See Box is exhibiting its new digital printing technology Riiqi Cup brand of Ingeo cold cups at this year’s Interpack event in Germany. The event is being held from 4 to 10 May in ...
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Videojet Technologies has developed a new clear UV fluorescing ink for its 8610 thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer. The new ink is designed to deliver crisp codes for high end cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other consumer goods. The ...
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Finland based food packaging firm Huhtamaki is planning to expand its footprint with a launch of new manufacturing and distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, US with an investment of $100m. The 750,000ft2 facility, which will serve ...
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High performance with competitive costs is among striking features of Taiwan-made machines. High performance, excellent energy efficiency and low requirements for manpower and space are growing trends in the global market for machinery. ...
Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of Sonoco Products and Cascades, has introduced new water-based FlexShield barrier coating, which allows to create recyclable, repulpable and compostable take out containers. The new product will replace ...
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Tag Packaging has developed foam containers for food packaging, free from carcinogens and fully compostable. Claimed to be world's first 100% biodegradable foam for food packaging, the 100BIO will be showcased at the National Restaurant ...
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Anchor Packaging, in partnership with Metaphase, has launched Safe Pinch, a new line of tamper-evident food containers to meet the growing demand for to-go packaging. Jointly developed over a 2-year period, the Safe Pinch packaging is ...
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US demand for food containers is projected to increase 2.8% per year to more than $31bn in 2020. Major trends include a general shift from rigid packaging formats to flexible containers, efforts to improve both the reality and optics of ...
Researchers from the Tuskegee University in Alabama, US, have developed nanoparticles made of eggshells to increase the strength and flexibility of the biodegradable packaging material. They have created the biodegradable packaging ...
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Vegware, a foodservice packaging provider, has expanded its product range with the introduction of a new Tasting Notes collection for street food packaging. The new compostable plastic-free eco range includes neutral-toned coffee cups, ...
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