Coding, Printing & Labeling

MAP packaging hits turbulence

Petition raises questions of safety and approval of new, low-oxygen varieties of case-ready meat packs.

April 30, 2006

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Sustainability

Will PFOA issue stick to packaging?

“Truth is, FDA clearance of a food additive may not always last forever. The law provides that FDA can re-examine the safety of an approved additive whenever new evidence emerges to justify it.”

April 30, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Agenda at-a-glance

TUESDAY, MAY 16RECASTING THE ROLE OF PACKAGING INNOVATION8:45 a.m. Packaging’s New Role Raises its Standing in the Value ChainJim Peters, Director of Education, IoPP9:25 a.m.

March 31, 2006

Sustainability

Beyond paper and plastic

While the examples of sustainable packaging described in the main body of this story happen to be either paper or plastic, stakeholders representing glass, aluminum, and steel also believe those materials have a good story to tell.

March 31, 2006

Sustainability

Sustainability brings environmental, social, and economic opportunities

In the last of our three-part series, learn how major brands such as McDonald’s and Starbucks rely on their supply chain partners to push sustainable packaging forward.

March 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

The Packaging Summit Conference 2006

Where packaging’s leaders come together™

March 31, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

FCN funding cut in budget

The Bush budget submitted to Congress in February dropped the Food Contact Notification program widely used by packaging manufacturers. FCN allows a food contact substance (food packaging) to be marketed 120 days after notifying FDA.

March 31, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Oval containers

Option Pak oval container series from Continental is suitable for wipes, powders, and other sundries. Available in 2”, 4”, 6”, and 8” sizes with towelette dispensing, pour, or combination lids.

March 31, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Storm brews in U.S. over MAP for meat

The growing use of carbon monoxide as a "pigment fixative" in modified atmosphere packaging of meat is alarming consumer advocates who say it is deceptive.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Pallets made from PCR resins

NextLife Recycling, a plastic film and bag recycling company, launched its NextLife Pallets, the first of its new line of 100% recycled-content products made from recovered plastic film scrap such as grocery and retail bags and stretch film.

February 28, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Science of fresh white paper

DuPont's Dr. Donna L. Visioli examines the contemporary meaning of freshness.

January 31, 2006

Flexibles

The future of rigid plastics packaging

Global consumption of rigid packaging is forecasted to reach $115 billion in value by 2009, up from $84 billion in 2004, according to a new study from Pira Intl.

January 31, 2006

Flexibles

People

Bradman Lake Group appointed Simon Wheatley chief executive officer.

January 31, 2006