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Metsä Spring presents new wood fibre punnets for fresh produce
Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring, has introduced a new wood fibre punnet series designed for fresh berries, fruits and vegetables.
Packaging quality control: Compulsory process or opportunity for competitive advantage?
Stefan Welker shows how modern quality control can cut waste, boost efficiency, build brand trust, and create real competitive advantage.
Swire Coca-Cola USA to build new $475m bottling facility in Colorado Springs
Coca-Cola bottler Swire Coca-Cola USA has selected Colorado Springs as the location for its new manufacturing facility, set to create approximately 170 new jobs in the region.
BW Packaging introduces Hayssen X850 multi-jaw flow wrapper for cheese
BW Packaging has introduced Hayssen X850, a multi-jaw flow wrapper designed for packaging cheese and other products that require high seal integrity at high speeds.
Active Packaging innovation extends shelf life of pears, reducing waste in supply chains
Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.
German paper specialist Feldmuehle ceases production amid rising costs
Feldmuehle, a German producer of paper for various packaging applications including food and beverages, has announced it is ceasing operations.
Tetra Pak unveils 'world's first' paper-based barrier for juice packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200ml Slim Leaf carton is constructed with up to 80% paper, achieving a 92% renewable content when combined with plant-based polymers.
When copycats cross the line: What Smucker’s lawsuit means for private-label products
Andrew Lux at Greenberg Glusker’s Litigation Group explores how cases like Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s could redefine trademark and trade dress regulation.
DS Smith appoints James Lomax as managing director for UK and Ireland packaging
DS Smith, a subsidiary of International Paper, has appointed James Lomax as the new managing director for its UK and Ireland Packaging division.
Alpla launches food-grade HDPE recycling initiative in partnership with NTCP
Alpla Group has announced the establishment of a new recycling company focused on developing a food-grade high-density polyethylene recycling process.
Ishida acquires RobotGrader to expand protein packing automation portfolio
Ishida has acquired Swedish robotics company RobotGrader, expanding its automation capabilities for fixed-weight tray-packing in the protein sector.
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