Heinz to package ketchup using Coke’s PlantBottle February 24, 2011 The Coca-Cola Company and HJ Heinz Company have announced a strategic partnership that enables Heinz to produce its ketchup bottles using Coca-Cola's... Read more
The carbon footprint of a carrier bag February 23, 2011 A report commissioned by the Environment Agency shows that commonly used plastic 'bags for life', if used four or more times, will have a lower carbon... Read more
Pacepacker’s Total Bag Control sack closing system February 21, 2011 Designed to handle paper, plastic, woven polypropylene, hessian and even nets, Pacepacker's Total Bag Control (TBC) System, accurately seals even the... Read more
Preforms from 100% rPET – interview with Nicolas Rivollet February 21, 2011 Husky Injection Molding Systems recently announced that it could now successfully manufacture preforms with up to 100% post-consumer food-grade recycl... Read more
Sonoco’s new appointments in consumer packaging segment February 21, 2011 Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has announced officer appointments in its Consumer Packaging segment. Read more
Conscientious packaging and the Pacific Trash Vortex February 17, 2011 The Food and Drink Federation recently announced that it would engage its members in a campaign to promote packaging's positive attributes. Read more
Do we love our planet enough? February 14, 2011 Today is a day when most of our love is focused on other people. We may also love our pets and brands, culture and countries. But do we love our plane... Read more
Canella puts Bellini in Rexam Fusion bottles February 10, 2011 Rexam helped Canella Wine to bring in the New Year 2011 with style, by supplying Fusion bottles for its well known Bellini wine drink. The 20,000 bott... Read more
Water Coolers Direct Zips up the kettle February 07, 2011 UK-based Water Coolers Direct has reported year on year sales growth for Zip’s innovative HydroTap. Read more
Improving HDPE milk bottle recycling February 06, 2011 According to Wrap, a UK-based organisation that encourages recycling and sustainable packaging, the amount of recycled HDPE plastic that can be used t... Read more
