Packaging

Amcor has launched Eco-Tite® R in Europe, the first designed to be recycled, PVDC-free shrink bag for fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses.

The sustainable packaging company has announced large-scale investments in new production facilities. The new Italian plant located in the Emilia Romagna region will be ready within the next two to three years and will give a big boost to the region’s economy.

Following a €70 million investment focused on the Ortona factory and 60 new hires, the group’s pasta production is set to reach 250 million kg.

The Antares Vision Group continues with its strategy of integrating the most innovative inspection technologies. Applied Vision, the U.S. based multinational acquired, is a world leader in machine vision systems for the Food & Beverage industry.

After 34 years of activity in the country, US-based food corporation Cargill has agreed to sell its Venezuelan assets, including pasta, wheat flour, oil and animal feed plants, to Phoenix Global Investment Fund and local biscuit producer Puig.
The decision reflects the difficulties of doing business in the country, exacerbated by the political tensions between Nicolás Maduro's government and the…

The VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland has developed a new technology for using agricultural waste containing pectin, such as citrus peel and sugar beet pulp, to produce bio-based PEF (polyethylene furanoate) plastics as a replacement for traditional PET.
The Finnish researchers believe that the discovery could reduce the carbon footprint of plastic bottles by 50% (annual PET packaging…

The European container glass industry, represented by the federation FEVE, is launching a new hallmark that manufacturers will be able to display on their packaging to communicate the health and environmental benefits of glass.

The preliminary figures from the MECS-Ucima Research Department reveal a slowdown for the sector. Small falls in both domestic sales (-6.8%) and exports (-4.5%).

Henkel and Greiner Packaging have received a special distinction in the Eco-Friendly Company Philosophy category of the World Packaging Organisation’s Green Packaging Award 2020 for their innovative and sustainable packaging solution for Persil 4in1 Discs.

Developed and produced by FM, Smart Blow is the ideal diffuser for applications where all traces of moisture need to be removed from all surfaces of containers, including the areas that are most difficult to reach.

The US private equity fund KKR has formalised the closing of its investment in CMC Machinery (Città di Castello, PG), a leading Italian producer of automated packaging solutions.

The Chilean company Ideal SA, part of the Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo since 1992, has announced the construction of a large plant for the production and packaging of bread and tortillas in the municipality of Chillán Viejo (18,700 m2 on a 4.6 hectare site).

PAI Partners has acquired the UK refrigerated food manufacturers Addo Food Group and Winterbotham Darby from LDC and Equistone.

Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is changing the packaging of its own label hard cheeses with the aim of saving 260 tonnes of plastic annually.

Nestlé USA has officially acquired the innovative New York-based startup Freshly, a market leader in the preparation and delivery of healthy ready meals at affordable prices.

From 24th to 26th November you can immerse yourself in the technological evolution of Robopac and OCME in their digital Tech-hub platform. A virtual appointment not to be missed!

 

Kraft Heinz has reported a strong Q3 2020 performance across all six business units, including 6.3% growth in consolidated net sales to US $6.44 billion. The good results of the retail and e-commerce channels have offset the contraction in the foodservice sector.

The theme of packaging customization, a widespread trend that is sure to have an impact on consumers, makes its entrance into the world of metal closures. The protagonist of this turning point is Pelliconi, which adopts digital printing technology.

Historic producer of metal and plastic closures for the Food & Beverage world, Pelliconi is now ready to put on the market a new decoration and…

Koenig & Bauer Durst has unveiled further updates for its Delta SPC 130 FlexLine Automatic corrugated production press that provides industrial solutions for run lengths from one to millions.

Mondi Group and Fiorini International have developed Italy’s first 100% recyclable paper rice bag for Italian rice producer Riseria Vignola Giovanni.