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Chengdu Baosteel to make Coke, Pepsi, cans in China
Chengdu Baosteel Canmaking Co., Ltd. has begun operations in China. The new company has an annual can output of 460 million units and will mainly produce cans for Coca-Cola, Pepsi Cola and Snow Breweries Co.
Chengdu Baosteel Canmaking Co., Ltd. has begun operations in China. The new company has an annual can output of 460 million units and will mainly produce cans for Coca-Cola, Pepsi Cola and Snow Breweries Co.
Graham Packaging stake sold to Hicks Acquisition
A consortium led by private equity firm The Blackstone Group has reached an agreement to sell part of their stake in Graham Packaging Holdings Company to Hicks Acquisition Company. Graham Packaging is a designer and manufacturer of custom blow-molded plastic containers.
A consortium led by private equity firm The Blackstone Group has reached an agreement to sell part of their stake in Graham Packaging Holdings Company to Hicks Acquisition Company. Graham Packaging is a designer and manufacturer of custom blow-molded plastic containers.
Alcan to build new plant in Czechoslovakia
Alcan Packaging will build a flexible packaging facility in the Novy Bydzov area of the Czech Republic. The new plant will focus primarily on the production and printing of rotogravure flexible packaging.
Alcan Packaging will build a flexible packaging facility in the Novy Bydzov area of the Czech Republic. The new plant will focus primarily on the production and printing of rotogravure flexible packaging.
Kraft and TerraCycle launch new recycling program
Kraft Foods announced a recycling partnership with TerraCycle, in which schools and community groups collect wrappers from select packaged snack products. Under the arrangement, Kraft provides funds so TerraCycle can pay 2 cents for each cookie wrapper or drink pouch.
Kraft Foods announced a recycling partnership with TerraCycle, in which schools and community groups collect wrappers from select packaged snack products. Under the arrangement, Kraft provides funds so TerraCycle can pay 2 cents for each cookie wrapper or drink pouch.
Norampac closes Toronto boxboard mill
Norampac is shutting down its Toronto boxboard mill indefinitely. The closure will take place no later than September 14, 2008. The Toronto mill could produce up to 180,000 short tons of coated recycled boxboard (CRB) per year.
Norampac is shutting down its Toronto boxboard mill indefinitely. The closure will take place no later than September 14, 2008. The Toronto mill could produce up to 180,000 short tons of coated recycled boxboard (CRB) per year.
Winpak buys Walsroder Packaging
Winpak will acquire the film packaging business of Walsroder Packaging LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. Walsroder is a well-known converter and distributor of flexible plastic rollstock packaging to the United States food industry.
Winpak will acquire the film packaging business of Walsroder Packaging LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. Walsroder is a well-known converter and distributor of flexible plastic rollstock packaging to the United States food industry.
Mexico is among leading aluminum-can recyclers
Mexico recycles 98 percent of its aluminum cans compared to an average of 66 percent globally, according to the national chamber of metal packaging manufacturers Canafem, daily Reforma reports. The amount of raw materials used to produce the cans has fallen 18 percent over the last 15 years, the report said, adding that recycling centers now pay 14 pesos/kg ($1US.35/kg) for aluminum cans, bringing big energy and cost savings.
Mexico recycles 98 percent of its aluminum cans compared to an average of 66 percent globally, according to the national chamber of metal packaging manufacturers Canafem, daily Reforma reports. The amount of raw materials used to produce the cans has fallen 18 percent over the last 15 years, the report said, adding that recycling centers now pay 14 pesos/kg ($1US.35/kg) for aluminum cans, bringing big energy and cost savings.
Coca-Cola to build plant in Ireland
Coca-Cola has announced plans for a new plant in Wexford, Ireland. The IDA-supported facility will be based on a 41-acre site, and will include manufacturing, laboratory and pilot-plant facilities.
Coca-Cola has announced plans for a new plant in Wexford, Ireland. The IDA-supported facility will be based on a 41-acre site, and will include manufacturing, laboratory and pilot-plant facilities.
World packaging machinery market shows strong growth, says study
A new study available at Reportlinker.com shows strong growth for the international packaging machinery market, according to the company. The report discusses numerous major product segments and analyzes worldwide markets for packaging machinery in millions of U.S dollars.
A new study available at Reportlinker.com shows strong growth for the international packaging machinery market, according to the company. The report discusses numerous major product segments and analyzes worldwide markets for packaging machinery in millions of U.S dollars.
Corporate Express adds smaller boxes to reduce environmental impact
Corporate Express Ltd. is introducing two new box sizes into its delivery operations. According to the company, the new smaller designs will lessen environmental impact by reducing carbon footprint.
Corporate Express Ltd. is introducing two new box sizes into its delivery operations. According to the company, the new smaller designs will lessen environmental impact by reducing carbon footprint.
Ohio dairy labeling laws challenged by IDFA
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today filed a lawsuit against the State of Ohio challenging its new regulations regarding the labeling of dairy products from cows that have not been treated with artificial growth hormones. In the lawsuit, IDFA claims that the Ohio rule interferes with interstate commerce and with the First Amendment right of its members to communicate truthful information to Ohioans.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today filed a lawsuit against the State of Ohio challenging its new regulations regarding the labeling of dairy products from cows that have not been treated with artificial growth hormones. In the lawsuit, IDFA claims that the Ohio rule interferes with interstate commerce and with the First Amendment right of its members to communicate truthful information to Ohioans.
Flexible Packaging Europe Assn. names chairman
Michael Cronin, president, Alcan Packaging Food Europe, has been re-elected chairman of the Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) association for a second consecutive year. One of his priorities as chairman of the FPE will be for the association to take a leading position on sustainability.
Michael Cronin, president, Alcan Packaging Food Europe, has been re-elected chairman of the Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) association for a second consecutive year. One of his priorities as chairman of the FPE will be for the association to take a leading position on sustainability.
In-pack processed foods innovations discussed in new report
A new report by Research and Markets discusses a number of in-pack processed foods developments. According to the company, the report includes advances in packaging formats and processing technologies; innovative can designs and non-traditional packaging formats; safety issues; and methods for improving quality.
A new report by Research and Markets discusses a number of in-pack processed foods developments. According to the company, the report includes advances in packaging formats and processing technologies; innovative can designs and non-traditional packaging formats; safety issues; and methods for improving quality.
Ben & Jerry's supports IDFA lawsuit
Ben & Jerry's is supporting the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) lawsuit over a new Ohio rBGH labeling rule. The company shares IDFA's view that the Ohio rule goes well beyond the guidance offered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and that the rule is significantly different than that of most other states.
Ben & Jerry's is supporting the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) lawsuit over a new Ohio rBGH labeling rule. The company shares IDFA's view that the Ohio rule goes well beyond the guidance offered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and that the rule is significantly different than that of most other states.
Bottled water industry faces growing public opposition
Evidence is mounting that public opinion is declining for bottled water and the companies that market it. Primary concerns include the industry's environmental impact and rising fears about private control of public water supplies.
Evidence is mounting that public opinion is declining for bottled water and the companies that market it. Primary concerns include the industry's environmental impact and rising fears about private control of public water supplies.
New Environmentally-Compatible Food Packaging report introduced
Research and Markets has introduced a report that reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials. According to the company, the report also discusses consumer preference, environmental performance and eco-design, as well as EU legislation and certification of environmentally compatible packaging.
Research and Markets has introduced a report that reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials. According to the company, the report also discusses consumer preference, environmental performance and eco-design, as well as EU legislation and certification of environmentally compatible packaging.
CFA presses government for standardized labeling on spirits
The Consumer Federation of America has published a side by side comparison of the 26 top-selling alcohol brands. The review, which compares alcohol, calorie, and carbohydrate content per serving, is aimed at helping consumers make more informed health choices for beverage consumption.
The Consumer Federation of America has published a side by side comparison of the 26 top-selling alcohol brands. The review, which compares alcohol, calorie, and carbohydrate content per serving, is aimed at helping consumers make more informed health choices for beverage consumption.
Plastics could help India with food crisis
A study of agricultural produce in India has found that 30 to 40 percent of produce goes to waste. An editorial in India's the Economic Times suggests better use of plastic packaging to combat the huge losses.
A study of agricultural produce in India has found that 30 to 40 percent of produce goes to waste. An editorial in India's the Economic Times suggests better use of plastic packaging to combat the huge losses.
Chile introduces new voluntary labeling system to combat obesity
Chile has the one of the highest obesity rates in the world, which has prompted Chilealimentos, the association for the Chilean food industry, to introduce a new voluntary labeling system similar to that used in the EU.
Chile has the one of the highest obesity rates in the world, which has prompted Chilealimentos, the association for the Chilean food industry, to introduce a new voluntary labeling system similar to that used in the EU.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group to build plant in Calif.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has finalized an agreement to open a $120 million production and distribution facility in Southern CA. The 850,000-sq.ft. production and distribution center will be able to produce up to 40 million cases of product, and the plant is expected to employ 200 people.
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group has finalized an agreement to open a $120 million production and distribution facility in Southern CA. The 850,000-sq.ft. production and distribution center will be able to produce up to 40 million cases of product, and the plant is expected to employ 200 people.
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