Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

Confectionery packaging declines 1% to reach 12.8 billion units in 2015

02-May-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Confectionery Packaging has declined 1% in the UK to reach 12.8 billion units in 2015, according to Euromonitor.

Constantia Flexibles invests $4.5m as demand for film-based confectionery packaging grows

29-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles has invested approximately €4m ($4.5m) at its manufacturing site in Weiden, Germany, including a 10-color rotogravure printing machine, which will start production in Q2, 2017.

Treofan sees rise in specialty film for biscuits and chocolate packaging

28-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

BOPP film specialist Treofan has seen a rise in specialty film for biscuits and chocolate packaging, as it announces its Q1, 2016 results.

Mondelēz revives iconic Roses brand switching to tear-off wrappers

26-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Mondelēz has revived its iconic Cadbury Roses brand as part of a £3m ($4.3m) campaign to redesign the chocolates, its packaging, and switching to tear-off wrappers.

rlc and Nestlé create sparkling chocolate packaging using iriodi pigment

06-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

rlc packaging group has created eight chocolate boxes for Swiss chocolate brand Cailler by Nestlé, using iriodi pigment for a sparkling finish.

Pepperidge Farm and Trader Joe’s settle 'cookie copying' spat

04-Apr-2016 By Douglas Yu

Pepperidge Farm has withdrawn its lawsuit against Trader Joe’s for alleged mimicking of its Milano cookie brand’s format and packaging, with each party bearing its own cost. 

Poligal installs BOBST metallizer for European BOPP market

01-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Poligal has partnered with BOBST to install a metallizer at its factory in Portugal.

The Future of Confectionery Packaging: ISM & ProSweets 2016

Africa will be the ‘next Asia’ of the confectionery packaging industry

21-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Africa will see a lot of investment in the confectionery industry where it will become ‘the Asia of the next century’ according to Andreas Leitze, sales director, Bosch.

The Future of Confectionery Packaging: ISM & ProSweets 2016

‘European flexible packaging lacks the dynamism we see in Japan and North America’

21-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Flexible packaging will continue to grow in the confectionery industry because of the trend for smaller pack sizes but we are not seeing the dynamism of Japan or North America, according to Andrew Streeter, director, CPS International and Innovatus.

The Future of Confectionery Packaging: ISM & ProSweets 2016

‘Space-Age’ QR codes, on-pack features and edible packaging

17-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

‘Space-Age’ QR codes, more on-pack features and edible packaging were topics discussed during The Future of Confectionery Packaging panel session at ISM & ProSweets 2016, in Cologne, Germany, last month.

Ashland to debut FDA approved coating for packaging

17-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Ashland will debut its Purekote 23589 coating that can be used safely in food packaging applications regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at Dscoop, Texas, (April 14-16).

Simpson’s of Hawkhurst unveils new packaging for its Goupie brand

15-Mar-2016 By Douglas Yu

UK-based Simpson’s of Hawkhurst is aiming to take its flagship chocolate candy brand Goupie to the next level with a packaging overhaul.

Opportunity knocks for Michelman following Nestlé compliance

14-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Michelman coatings, printing & packaging has received compliance with Nestlé for its DigiPrime 4431, DigiPrime 050, DigiPrime 680, and Michem In-Line Primer 030 printers.

Chocolate is commonly used to test whether food has been tainted by its packaging

09-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Preserving the quality and freshness of edible products and protecting them from heat, light and oxygen put heavy demands on packaging.

E2open acquires Terra Technology

07-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

E2open has acquired Terra Technology, which works with Mondelēz International, ConAgra Foods and Kellogg

KSA confectionery firm turns to RPC Superfos for its gummy candy packaging

02-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Al Wefag confectionery manufacturer in Saudi Arabia has launched its gummy candy series Borgat in two sizes of UniPak tubs from RPC Superfos.

Graphic Packaging to invest $20m in US folding carton plant

02-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Graphic Packaging International will invest $20m to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Staunton, Virginia, US, creating 43 jobs.  

Bonds Confectionery launches Sour Marshmallow Clouds

26-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Bonds Confectionery has expanded its standalone product range launching Sour Marshmallow Clouds.

Coke's failed white can due to the color red being associated with sweetness

‘The characteristics of packaging is crucial in consumers liking a product or not’

17-Feb-2016 By Maria Mascaraque

‘There are two reasons why businesses change their packaging: as a strategy to increase sales or to try and cut costs. 

Nestlé to join AIPIA Advisory Board

17-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) and its new president Dick de Koning of PACKZ, has made changes to its Advisory Board.

ISM & ProSweets 2016

LoeschPack FCB F-Series packs 1,500 chocolate bars/min in hot sealable film

15-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

LoeschPack showcased its FCB F-Series, which can pack up to 1,500 chocolate bars in hot sealable film at a speed of over 80 metres a minute, at ProSweets recently.

And the winner is… First European Plastics Innovation Awards

15-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The European Plastics Industry represented by EuPC and PlasticsEurope, and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), have announced the winners of the first edition of the European Plastics Innovation Awards 2016.

Printpack to expand manufacturing operations despite closing Virginia factory last year

15-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Printpack, a US flexible packaging converter, will invest $25.7m to expand its manufacturing operation in Newport News, Virginia, despite closing its Fredericksburg plant last June.

M. Holland Company to acquire Able International and Tril Export

10-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

M. Holland Company, a distributor of thermoplastic resins, will acquire Able International Corp. and Tril Export Corp., both headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the transactions expected to close in April.

Silgan Holdings Q4 2015 results

Silgan Holdings to begin metal food can commercial production in 2016

10-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Silgan Holdings metal food can plant in Iowa, US, will start commercial production in the first half of 2016.

‘Packaging industry sees rapid uptake of environmental friendly films’

Flex Films launches BOPET ‘zero memory effect’ candy wrappers

09-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Flex Films, which makes BOPET, BOPP, CPP and high barrier films for food packaging for clients including Bemis, Amcor, Constantia Flexibles and Huhtamaki, has launched a zero BOPET film for candy wraps.

'Eye-catching': Morinaga revamps Hi-Chew packs to advance US business

08-Feb-2016 By Douglas Yu

Morinaga America (MA) has redesigned packs for its entire Hi-Chew candy line as it looks to grow US company sales 400% in the next five years.

Bonds Confectionery launch Rhubarb and Custard Sweet Shop range

08-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Bonds Confectionery will expand its Sweet Shop Favourites packs with the addition of Rhubarb and Custard to the range.

ISM & ProSweets 2016

Entrepreneur takes a ‘Great Bite’ out of candy market with novelty packaging

05-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Entrepreneur, Glenn Stephens, MD, SHI Ltd, created a buzz with his ‘Great Bite’ shark-themed mints and packaging concept at ProSweets 2016, in Cologne, Germany.

Sappi North America launches heavyweight LusterCote packaging line

04-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Sappi North America has expanded its LusterCote Packaging Line with heavyweight products available in 70lb, 80lb and 95lb for food packaging and labeling.

UNI Packaging to increase UK market share with £1.5m investment

02-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

UNI Packaging has invested £1.5m ($1.4m) in its St. Helens, Lancashire manufacturing site, including a Titan SR9-DT Dual Turret Slitter, to increase its UK market share in the short run, flexible market.

Hershey’s launches Chocotubs in IML packaging in Brazil

26-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Hershey’s has launched its Chocotubs crunchy cookies with chocolate dip, in in-mould labelling (IML) packaging with labels from Verstraete IML, in Brazil.

ISM & ProSweets 2016 Preview

‘Winners of the pack’ Processing & Packaging round-up ISM & ProSweets 2016

26-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

From Crown’s LED lighting to give seasonal, limited edition, premium biscuits and confectionery a striking on-shelf appeal to Bosch’s WRF 600 Flex roller former for multilayer bars – we round up some of the best processing and packaging machines on show...

ISM & ProSweets 2016 Preview

Bosch on non-sugary snacks, consumer tastes, low calorie and sugar-free products

26-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Non-sugary snacks, closely aligned with meal-replacement foods, are demonstrating strong growth, which signals a shift in a consumer mindset to one more focused on health, according to Bosch.

Piedmont Candy launches ‘bite sized’ mini puffs in pouches

25-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Piedmont Candy has installed a pre-made pouch filling and sealing packaging machine supplied by Matrix Packaging Machinery, to launch a range of mini puffs.

Hershey seeks innovation partner to ship chocolate in hot weather

20-Jan-2016 By Hal Conick

Hershey has launched a contest calling for companies to help it develop a lightweight, affordable shipping system that will keep chocolate cool even in the warmest months.

Graphic Packaging International to acquire Colorpak for $60m

12-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Graphic Packaging International, part of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, has agreed to buy Colorpak, a folding carton supplier in Australia and New Zealand for $60m, with the deal expected to close in Q2, 2016. 

Goss International expands into South Korea

12-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Goss International has appointed Alles International as its agent for South Korea to get a foothold in the market.

Top three packaging F&B manufacturer concerns; Convenience, Design and Recyclability

11-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Convenience and ease of use of packaging continues to lead the field of criteria for manufacturers in France, according to the Observatoire de l’Emballage (Packaging Observatory).

Dematic considering US plant closure, with up to 300 job losses

07-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Dematic, which works with Cadbury Schweppes, Nestlè Australia, and JTM Food Group, is considering plans to close its manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, with up to 300 job losses.

Reaction: Smurfit Kappa enters Brazilian packaging market with $200m double acquisition

06-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has acquired two privately owned integrated paper-based packaging businesses, Industria de Embalagens Santana (INPA) and Paema Embalagens (Paema), for €186m ($200m) in Brazil.

Amcor acquires Deluxe Packages for $45m

06-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Amcor has acquired Deluxe Packages, for $45m which will form part of the firm’s Flexibles Americas business group.

Big in 2016: Products ‘revealed gradually’ create sense of excitement and anticipation

04-Jan-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Designs that maximize the ‘opening experience’ for consumers will be the key theme of rigid box specialist Pollard Boxes’ stand at Packaging Innovations 2016.

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Live debates: Nestlé and Mondelēz among ISM and ProSweets panelists

21-Dec-2015 By Oliver Nieburg

ConfectioneryNews is hosting three live debates at the world’s largest confectionery trade fair next year, featuring representatives from the industry’s biggest players.

Top F&B picks - WorldStar Awards 2016

PepsiCo Drinkfinity pods; Tetra Evero Aseptic & Coca Cola Contour PET glass gain world class recognition

16-Dec-2015 By Jenny Eagle

From an E-Z SnackPak by Ampac, Drinkfinity pods by PepsiCo US, Coca Cola’s Contour PET glass and Cadbury Glow by Mondelēz International – We round up the best F&B entries at the WPO (World Packaging Organisation) WorldStar Awards 2016.

Mixed feelings from PRE, APEAL, EuPC, BPF

Debate rages on over revised Circular Economy Package

11-Dec-2015 By Jenny Eagle

The debate surrounding the revised Circular Economy Package rages on as some associations are not happy with the decisions announced while others welcome the changes.

Allboxes Direct launches bio based polymer packaging

‘Consumers are becoming more sensitive to packaging and its impact on the environment’

10-Dec-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Allboxes Direct, which works with Baked By Melissa, Milkbar, Farmigo, and Jacques Torres Chocolates, has launched a bio based polymer packaging to replace petroleum based polymers for the manufacture and production of plastic packaging.

With shelf ready packaging on the rise, the ability to mark-up secondary packaging offline meets a growing need in today’s grocery market

07-Dec-2015 By Richard Pether

‘Sustainable manufacturing is taking centre stage, driven by both the market and regulation.

Circular Economy: Part II – Serious concerns over long-term plans for investment

03-Dec-2015 By Jenny Eagle

EuropaBio said it has ‘high hopes’ for the European Commission’s Circular Economy strategy, but serious, ongoing concerns about the long-term framework conditions in place to attract business investment. 

Reaction from ACE, EuropaBio, European Bioplastics, CEPI, EUROPEN

Circular Economy: Part I – What does the future hold now?

03-Dec-2015 By Jenny Eagle

The European Commission has adopted a revised Circular Economy Package to help European businesses and consumers - "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use.