Articles Tagged with ''packaging materials''

Two researchers at UNSW Sydney, Australia, discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable.

Stora Enso, Sweden, announced plans to invest EUR $9 million to build a pilot facility that produces bio-based plastics as barrier in transparent packaging.

Estimates from Fact.MR, Rockville, Md., show the global demand for on-the-go food packaging will soar during the assessment period of 2017-2026.

Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), Dayton, Ohio, launched the new EEASY Lid, which is said to make opening a vacuum-sealed jar up to 40% easier – with just the push of a button.

KHS, Germany, developed what is said to be the first fully recyclable juice bottle made of 100% recyclate.

Luminer completed an expansion of its primary manufacturing headquarters facility in Lakewood, N.J.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Spring Grove, Pa., announced plans to acquire specialty paper mills in Jay (Androscoggin), Maine, and Stevens Point, Wis., from Verso Corp., Miamisburg, Ohio.

The cook-in-bag method is quickly permeating retail outlets. The high temperature-resistant film combined with practicality and convenience are key drivers in the growth of the cook-in-bag market, according a study produced by Fact.MR, Rockville, Md.

Sabert Corp., Sayreveille, N.J., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LBP Manufacturing LLC, a Cicero, Ill.-based producer of environmentally progressive and sustainable food and beverage packaging.

Smurfit Kappa, Sunrise, Fla., partnered with the United States National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla.; California Polytechnic State University’s Packaging Program, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; C & C Produce, North Kansas City, Mo.; Amazon Produce Network, Vineland, N.J.; an  other members of the mango supply chain to develop a new mango packaging solution for the United States and Mexico.