Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

Interpack 2017

Braskem packaging changes color if a product is unfit for consumption

09-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Thermoplastic resin producer Braskem has partnered with Clemson University in the US and Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (UFRGS) in Brazil to create intelligent packaging which can change color if a product is unfit for consumption.

Interpack 2017

GEA sees ‘increasing interest in hygienic design and quick changeovers to meet “free-from” production needs’

05-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

GEA is seeing an increased interest in hygienic design and quick changeover technology to meet the “free-from” production needs and trends for a ‘one-stop shop’ concept.

Interpack 2017

Constantia Flexibles: ‘Current megatrends are affecting the development of packaging tech’

04-May-2017

Urbanization, sustainability, changing demographics, brand protection, responsibility and globalization are six megatrends affecting the development of packaging technology today says Constantia Flexibles.

Interpack 2017

Cosmo Films showcases BOPP Black Velvet Lamination film for premium F&B

04-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Cosmo Films is exhibiting its BOPP Black Velvet Lamination film and speciality films for PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) labeling applications at Interpack.

Interpack 2017

ULMA Packaging thermoforming and flowrapping tech to break into new markets

04-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

ULMA Packaging says it wants to break into new markets with its thermoforming and flowrapping technology as its TSA 680 automatic tray sealer takes centre stage at Interpack.

Dow Rhobarr binders are ‘market disruptor’ for OGR barrier coatings

02-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Dow Coating Materials claims its Rhobarr Binders are manufactured without fluorocarbons, offering an alternative to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging

Gerhard Schubert installs gentle handing packaging line for Bonomi

02-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Italian confectionery manufacturer Bonomi has partnered with Gerhard Schubert to install a TLM packaging systems for gentle handling of products.

Korozo Ambalaj flexible packaging to expand internationally

26-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

EBRD (the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Esas Holding venture capital firm have acquired a majority stake in Korozo Ambalaj, in Turkey.

Project 7 partners with Weight Watchers

24-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Gourmet gum brand Project 7 is aiming to capture a new target consumer – fitness enthusiasts – upon partnering with Weight Watchers.

Interpack 2017

Palcut POS concept ensures visibility as retail chains ‘limit in-store promotions’

21-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Palcut, which works with Kellogg’s, Mondelēz and Arla Foods cutting custom-sized paper from rolls for palletization, has launched a Point-of-Sale (POS) concept; the Antim intermediate sheet.

Interpack 2017

‘More consumers are looking for products that are of superior value or higher quality’

19-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Flexibility is the key to success, whether as a flexible business strategy or a product portfolio that can adapt to changing circumstances or consumer demands, says tna.

Loy-Lange Box explosion contained 330°F hot water at speeds of 120mph

19-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

An explosion which killed four people at Loy-Lange Box Co. involved a water tank which contained 330°F hot water, the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has confirmed.

Daelmans Stroopwafels faces no ‘direct pressure’ from M&M’s at Walgreens

18-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Daelman’s Stroopwafels is now available in about 6,000 Walgreens stores, a year after European snack importer The Brand Passport introduced it to the US market.

Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging

Scientists create bio-film from sweet potato and thyme

18-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Scientists at North Carolina A&T State University have created a bio nano-composite film from sweet potato starch and thyme essential oil.

Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging

Luxury drinks market gives rise to premium intelligent packaging in confectionery

18-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

API, which focuses on intelligent packaging is exploring luxury markets in confectionery, thanks to an increase in the markets-within-markets phenomenon, continuing the current trends of premiumization and segmentation in FMCG, led by drinks.

Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging

Water-based inks projected to fuel future growth of snacks industry

18-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Water-based technology could lead to an increase in environmental sustainability, according to Toyo Ink.

Nestlé UK issues nut allergy product recall

14-Apr-2017 By Joseph James Whitworth

Nestlé UK has recalled a batch of Kitkats as they have been mispacked meaning peanuts and nuts are not declared on the label.

Snaxpo 2017

Bosch moves to smaller packaging production, tapping the portion-control snack trend

14-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Producing smaller portion sized packaging for snack manufacturers will be Bosch’s next major focus, the packaging technology firm’s product manager, Jason D’Arcy, told BakeryandSnacks during the recent Snaxpo in Savannah, Georgia.

Snaxpo 2017

Package date codes could affect snack food safety, Redimark warned

11-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Thermal inkjet coding manufacturer Redimark has introduced a new date code printer, TC12 Inkjet, that assists snack manufacturers to improve their efficiency and potentially avoid food safety issues.

Cadbury’s descendant defends Theresa May’s criticism over Easter egg hunt

05-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

The Cadbury founder’s great-great-great grandson James Cadbury said he understands why the National Trust dropped the word Easter from the name of its annual Easter egg hunt, but he does not support the decision.

DS Smith, International Paper & Smurfit Kappa in fraud investigation

04-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an anti-trust investigation into alleged corrugated sheet and packaging fraud in Italy.

Pretium Packaging to close one of its factories

04-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Pretium Packaging will close a plant in Seymour, Indiana, US, in May, axing 55 jobs.

Treofan creates matte effect film for potato chips, cookies & chocolate

30-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

BOPP specialist Treofan has created a matte film effect for potato chips, cookies and chocolate in response to consumer demand for retro-look packaging.

Lactips creates edible plastic packaging from milk protein

30-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Lactips has developed an edible plastic made from milk protein (casein), claiming it has enormous potential for intelligent packaging in the food and beverage industry.

FDF offers manufacturers guidelines on how to optimize their packaging systems

23-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

From organic food to eco-labels, sustainable sourced ingredients and traceability, the UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a set of manufacturer guidelines to optimize their packaging systems to drive the sustainability agenda.

Constantia Flexibles to close confectionery & snack packaging plant

23-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles is closing its confectionery and snacks flexible packaging plant in Bucharest, Romania, in July, axing 90 jobs.

Lareka redesigns 3D printed sealer arm to increase the quality of chocolate packaging

22-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Lareka has won recognition for its redesigned 3D printed sealer arm for chocolate tablet packaging.

Ferrara Candy faces Jujyfruits slack fill class action

21-Mar-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

A class action lawsuit in California accuses Ferrara Candy of misrepresenting the amount of candy in Jujyfruits boxes.

Mars to bring Maltesers to the US & Canada

13-Mar-2017 By Douglas Yu

Mars will launch chocolate snacking brand Maltesers in North America for the first time.

ProSweets 2017

Intelligent packaging hasn’t been successful in its worldwide adoption

02-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

For the most part active intelligent packaging hasn’t been that successful yet and a lot of companies have done ‘bits and pieces’ but they haven’t spent enough time asking themselves why they are doing it.

SqueezyStraw stand up pouch expands into beverages and desserts

23-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The Barton Group has expanded the applications for its patented dispensing pouch technology called SqueezyStraw.

‘Doy bags conquer more supermarket shelves globally each year’

Bosch launches packaging microsite for confectionery, bakery and snack producers

22-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch Packaging Technology has launched a microsite for the confectionery, bakery, nuts, snacks and powder industries to help producers find the right machinery systems to meet their needs.

Mondelēz rolls out SmartLabel app to keep its consumers informed

17-Feb-2017 By Douglas Yu

More than 1,100 products across Mondelēz’s US snack portfolio, including Oreo cookies, Good Thins crackers and belVita breakfast biscuits, are now searchable on the SmartLabel app. 

RPC Group to acquire North American plastic packaging firm for £552m

13-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

RPC Group has announced plans to acquire Letica, a North American manufacturer and distributor of rigid plastic packaging, for £552m ($691m).

ProSweets 2017

Andreas Kopp creates replica tin for Nestlé milk powder 150th anniversary

03-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Andreas Kopp is helping Nestlé celebrate the 150th anniversary of its first ever milk powder with a replica tin.

ProSweets 2017

Young entrepreneurs buy 30-year-old chocolate packaging firm Devan Plastics

03-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Brothers Jean-Baptiste and Thibaut Van Damme, co-owners, Devan Plastics, believe they have tapped into a niche market for plastic packaging for the chocolate and food industry.

ProSweets 2017

Machinery manufacturer sees tough competition for wafer and biscuit packaging but success in chocolate

30-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Ecomec in Belgium deals in second-hand machinery for processed packaging for the candy, chocolate, biscuit and wafers market. 

EEB: Labelling bioplastics ‘eco’, ‘green’ or ‘bio’ misleads consumers

27-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI) voted to amend its Waste Legislative Package this week (January 24) with more ambitious EU targets for 2030.

Free to attend

E-commerce, intelligent packs & product recalls: ConfectioneryNews’ ISM and ProSweets debates

24-Jan-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

ConfectioneryNews and sister site BakeryandSnacks will host three panel discussions at the world’s largest candy show in Cologne.

ProSweets 2017 preview

Manufacturers to focus on ‘less is more’ in response to natural, sugar-free trends

24-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Belgian Sweets Design, Döhler, Schur Flexibles, Fuji Packaging, GNT, Haas, Knobel, Loesch, Sopp Industrie, VEMAG, Wacker and Rudolf Wild are just some of the companies exhibiting at ProSweets Cologne 2017 (January 29-February 1).

ProSweets 2017 preview

Intelligent packaging is a great idea but can manufacturers justify the cost?

24-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

ConfectioneryNews will dive into the topic of active and intelligent packaging at ProSweets Cologne, (January 29-February 1) in a panel discussion with four experts.

Barry Callebaut buys 95% FSC certified boxes for EMEA region

18-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Barry Callebaut has confirmed it will buy 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Region.

Consumer growth fuels sack & kraft paper to $80bn by 2021

Smither’s Pira on what's driving sack & kraft confectionery packaging

11-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Smaller pack sizes, technological advancements and demand for higher quality graphics will drive the sack and kraft market to $80bn by 2021, says Smither’s Pira.

Bonds of London launches 3-for-£1 range with new-look design

05-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Bonds of London has launched a new-look packaging as part of its 3-for-£1 range after seeing increasing demand for its small bag lines.

Anellotech claims only large scale of using sustainable packaging can combat climate change

Anellotech to increase confectioners’ sustainable packaging with Bio-TCat

04-Jan-2017 By Douglas Yu

Bio-sourced chemicals producer Anellotech hopes to use its bio-polyethylene made from inedible sources to help confectioners reduce their carbon footprint to fight global warming.

Klöckner Pentaplast Group to propose public offering of its common stock

04-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Kleopatra Holdings, the holding company for Klöckner Pentaplast Group has filed a statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to propose an initial public offering of its common stock. 

Sales expected to reach $16.15bn in 2022

High demand for resealable closures thanks to extended shelf life

03-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Sales in resealable closures and spouts are expected to reach $16.15bn in 2022, driving future F&B market growth, says Zion Market Research.

Schur Flexibles: ‘Packaging that is pleasant to touch is becoming increasingly important’

22-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Consumers are attracted by products that are packaged in a way that promises sustainability or suggests a return to traditional materials, says Schur Flexibles Group.

Clondalkin creates stand-up pouch for Mentos

22-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks) has launched a range of stand up pouches to its flexible packaging product portfolio, including a design for Mentos.

Mergers & acquisitions: Innovia, Linde, Duravant, Egli, Saica Group

22-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

CCL Industries (CCL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Innovia for approximately $1.13bn, expected to close Q1, 2017.