Nestlé has created the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, in order to accelerate the sustainability agenda for packaging solutions.
UPM Raflatac has launched its new sustainable Vanish™ PCR line of ultra-thin clear film labels. The new line features 90 percent recycled content face and liners.
The US blow molding machinery market remained healthy in 2018, with some manufacturers reporting strong growth. It adjusted to the changing packaging sector.
Lactips has released its unidose packaging solution for the detergents sector. The patented new technology will be used for the company’s dishwasher tablets with water-soluble packaging.
HUL Board approves merger of HUL and GSK CH India subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The deal is in line with HUL’s strategy to build a sustainable and profitable foods and refreshment (F&R) business in India.
Sonoco has announced that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Barry Saunders will leave the office, effective 1 March 2019. Saunders served almost 30 years to the company.
Brilliant Polymers has expanded the capacity at its site in Ambernath, Maharashtra, by integrating a new reactor. The new reactor will increase the company’s capacity from 20,000 to 22,000 tonnes per year.
The trade of counterfeit products is a growing concern for the FMCG sector. The fake goods in the FMCG industry have an impact on both consumers and producers.
Orora Limited has completed the acquisition of Pollock Packaging for USD$80.5 million. The acquisition will increases the company’s Orora Packaging Solutions’ geographic presence across several states and boost the current customer offering.
Jokey has been recognized with the Pack The Future Award 2018 for its Multi-Pack 185 in the Eco Design category. The Jokey-Multi-Pack 185 (JMP 185) is made of grey-coloured secondary raw materials.
Toray Plastics has appointed Derek Smith as a new Business Manager of its Torayfan® Polypropylene Film Division.
Pulse Roll Label Products has announced that it will make its debut appearance at the Label&Print Show in Birmingham from 27-28 February 2019.
