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D&W acquires Thermoforming Division of Clear Lam Packaging
16 May 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Food packaging firm D&W Fine Pack, a portfolio company of Mid Oaks Investments, has acquired the Thermoforming Division of Clear Lam Packaging.
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Dart Container acquires packaging company Solo Cup for $1bn
07 May 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Dart Container, a US-based manufacturer of packaging solutions for the food service industry, has acquired Solo Cup Company, a manufacturer of single-use foodservice products, in a transaction valued at approximately $1bn.
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Spartech launches 1-Seal packaging solution
02 May 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Spartech Corporation has launched its 1-Seal packaging solution, a technology that provides a sustainable, re-sealable, durable packaging solution to the food industry.
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ExxonMobil Chemical launches new OPP film for food packaging
30 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced a new OPP film with high gas barrier properties for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications. The film is suitable for oxygen-sensitive dry products requiring MAP such as fruits and nuts, cereals, snacks, roasted coffees, and pet foods.
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Constar expands capacity for widemouth jar business
26 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Constar International, a US-based producer of plastic containers for food and beverages, is adding new capacity for its specialty widemouth jar business.
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Researchers to develop nano-film to increase shelf life of fruits
25 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Researchers at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), India, and the University of Guelph (U of G), Canada, are conducting a new research project to develop a nano-film, in order to increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables significantly.
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Qatar to lift ban on plastic use in hot food packaging
23 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Qatar is set to lift the ban on the use of plastic in packaging hot food and drinks. Under the new regulation, bakeries and other outlets will be allowed to use food grade plastic with effect from 1 June.
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New edible packaging developed for food products
20 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Harvard University scientist Professor David Edwards has developed WikiCells – a new edible packaging. The new product is an edible membrane developed from a biodegradable polymer and food particles.
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LOVE Packaging to shift to larger facility
13 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
LOVE Packaging, a leading provider of printed packaging solutions, has announced that it is expanding to a larger facility in Orlando, Florida, in the US, to accommodate its growing operation.
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Planters introduces new packaging for snack nut products
04 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Planters, the American snack nut brand owned by Kraft Foods, has launched new plastic packaging, as a part of its effort to reduce impact on the environment. To introduce the packaging changes, the company partnered with South Carolina based packaging company Sonoco.
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APPE, Nissei ASB to develop plastic jars for food industry
03 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
APPE and Nissei ASB have entered into a partnership to develop and supply hot fill and pasteurizable wide mouth plastic jars for the food market in Europe and Turkey.
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US FDA rejects petition to ban BPA in food and beverage packaging
02 April 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a petition to ban bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical which is used in food and drink packaging, soup cans and water bottles. The chemical is believed to harm babies and young children.
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New bagging machine launched by tna
20 March 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Leading global packaging solutions supplier, tna has introduced the new vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagging machine- tna robag 3ci – for food products.
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Coyote Kitchen, EnVision to produce environment-friendly pouches
19 March 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Coyote Kitchen, a salsa and condiment manufacturer, has partnered with EnVision Flexible Packaging to introduce its consumer products in new environment-friendly pouches.
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Tecnalia to develop active packaging for food industry
16 March 2012 | By FBR Staff Writer
Spain-based Tecnalia has initiated a project to develop active packaging for cheeses, cakes and pastries, which will use a selection of natural antifungal compounds.
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