Adhesives/tape

Caribou Coffee, Gaviña select ICA's advanced baggers

At the recent SCAA conference in Long Beach, a ‘sold’ sign and a popular open house testified to the popularity of ICA Quality Packaging, which specializes in sophisticated, ELAU-equipped high speed bagging systems.

June 4, 2007

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Containers

GlaxoSmithKline in France

Global pharma giant plans to invest 500 million euros in its vaccine production plant in northern France to expand capacity.

May 31, 2007

Flexibles

First flexible alcoholic drink package

Pocket Shot introduces unique new single-serve alcohol product in a flexible stand-up pouch in California.

May 31, 2007

Additives, coatings & inks

UK moves forward with HDPE recycling for milk bottles

Work on the UK's first factory able to recycle HDPE resin from plastic milk bottles for re-use in food packaging could start within a year, according to a government-funded recycling agency.

May 31, 2007

Flexibles

New package shapes, new markets, new products

Whether you’re in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and/or nutraceutical business, it’s always wise to pay attention not only to competitive product packaging, but also to products sold in other segments.

May 31, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

CCL invests in Mexico labeling and tube extrusion facility

"We see Latin America as an increasingly important geographic growth region for our customers in the consumer products business," says spokesperson.

May 31, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Pharma packaging in India on high growth path

Fueled by growth in worldwide demand for pharmaceuticals, packaging thrives.

May 31, 2007

Additives, coatings & inks

Virus as food additive

The FDA approved the first ever bacteria killing virus to be sprayed on meats prior to packaging.

May 31, 2007

Containers

In China, wine is fine

Wine imports surged by 91 percent in the first nine months of 2006, sources say.

May 31, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

In Dubai, nearly 200 companies exhibit at Gulf Pack

Billed as the largest Middle East packaging industry trade fair ever, Gulf Pack opened April 2 at the Dubai Airport Expo.

May 31, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Opportunities abound for pet food packaging

While the explosive growth in premium pet food has been a big story in the US, the trend is global in scope.

May 23, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Heinz seafood caught in shelf-stable cups

H.J. Heinz in Australia debuts on-the-go cups of salmon, tuna complete with sporks.

May 22, 2007

Additives, coatings & inks

Food-contact notifications threatened again

“We have already used the scorecard to evaluate two types of packaging,” said josh hannay, ruiz’s business development manager. “our company is looking forward to reducing waste while saving money.”

May 7, 2007