Protein-rich juice hits Colombian shelves in Amcor PET bottle
Amcor has developed a new hot-fill polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for Colombia’s Nutrea/Frudelca’s breakthrough Frupro protein juice.
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Utz opens a new production plant
The Utz Group has been active in France for 30 years. With the move to Saint-Vulbas to the new, state-of-the-art plant, we are further expanding our presence in the region and in France.
Paccor ready to produce containers with post-consumer PP
Paccor, a global player in the packaging industry, is again leading technological change from linear to circular plastics.
Socar Polymer launches two new random copolymer polypropylene grades
Socar Polymer has expanded its portfolio of high-performance polypropylene resins with the addition of its first pair of random copolymers (RCPs). These resins are designed to yield rigid packaging via thin-wall injection molding (TWIM), along with a host of other benefits.
Covid-19: interpack and components 2021 cancelled
In agreement with its partners in associations and the industry, and with the trade fair advisory committee, Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel both interpack and components 2021.
BASF and BillerudKorsnäs cooperate to develop unique home-compostable paper laminate
BASF and the Swedish packaging manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs have cooperated to develop a unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging.
SABIC, DSM and Viscofan launch innovative multi-layer film for meat packaging
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has collaborated with DSM and Viscofan in the development of an innovative multi-barrier film for meat casings.
Engel extends machine portfolio for packaging
The new duo speed injection moulding machine sees Engel combine productivity and efficiency with short cycle times in the high clamping force range.
Drinktec 2021: “Personal exchange is crucial”
At a time when major exhibitions have been canceled, postponed or downscaled in the throes of the corona pandemic, many eyes are turned towards drinktec, the world’s leading trade show for the beverage and liquid food industry.
Ineos Styrolution and Ferrero explore advanced recycling for future packaging solutions
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today an agreement with Ferrero, to explore the feasibility of using its advanced recycling concepts such as depolymerisation for future packaging solutions.
Pandemic cannot mean sustainability takes a back seat
New European research shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to new shopping habits - but consumers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging
Customized polyester thanks to viscosity build-up in the VacuFil vacuum filter
The BB Engineering VacuFil process enables the reutilization of polyester waste into high-end textile filament and fiber products.
