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Huhtamaki Oyj to closed down production unit in the US
Finnish consumer packaging company Huhtamaki Oyj (OMX Helsinki:HUH) said on Friday (21 November) that it will optimise its rigid plastic operations in North America and close down the Phoenix, Arizona, production unit.
Finnish consumer packaging company Huhtamaki Oyj (OMX Helsinki:HUH) said on Friday (21 November) that it will optimise its rigid plastic operations in North America and close down the Phoenix, Arizona, production unit.
UK: Smurfit designs "durable" wine packaging.
Byline: just-drinks.com editorial team European packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa has created a corrugated mail order pack for wine bottles.
Byline: just-drinks.com editorial team European packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa has created a corrugated mail order pack for wine bottles.
Pepsi Bottling cuts jobs, forecast
The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. announced restructuring plans yesterday that would eliminate some 3,150 jobs, or 4.5 per cent of its workforce, and cut its forecast for full-year earnings due to weaker foreign currencies.
The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. announced restructuring plans yesterday that would eliminate some 3,150 jobs, or 4.5 per cent of its workforce, and cut its forecast for full-year earnings due to weaker foreign currencies.
Dr Pepper Unveils Major League Gaming Themed Bottle and Promotion as Part of Expanded Sponsorship; Dr Pepper bottle features Tom 'Tsquared' Taylor from #1 ranked team in MLG, Str8 Rippin
NEW YORK and PLANO, Texas, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper and Major League Gaming (MLG), the professional video game league, today announced an expanded sponsorship relationship. As part of the agreement, Dr Pepper will launch a nationwide promotion where every 20 ounce bottle sold is a winner, supported by an online content experience built around the #1 ranked team in MLG, Str8 Rippin. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081119/LA47316 )
NEW YORK and PLANO, Texas, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper and Major League Gaming (MLG), the professional video game league, today announced an expanded sponsorship relationship. As part of the agreement, Dr Pepper will launch a nationwide promotion where every 20 ounce bottle sold is a winner, supported by an online content experience built around the #1 ranked team in MLG, Str8 Rippin. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081119/LA47316 )
Luxe Pack Sees Large Turnout
— A heady dose of glamour was the headlining trend at Luxe Pack in the face of a global economic crisis. The packaging trade show, which ran from Oct. 28 to 31, saw a spike in attendance to 6,478 visitors, a 5.8 percent increase over 2007. “The mood is cautiously positive,” said Christophe Czajka Luxe Pack president, “we are determined to deliver on the quality of the business and prove the show can only be stronger in a moment of crisis.”
— A heady dose of glamour was the headlining trend at Luxe Pack in the face of a global economic crisis. The packaging trade show, which ran from Oct. 28 to 31, saw a spike in attendance to 6,478 visitors, a 5.8 percent increase over 2007. “The mood is cautiously positive,” said Christophe Czajka Luxe Pack president, “we are determined to deliver on the quality of the business and prove the show can only be stronger in a moment of crisis.”
States, Congress to seek anti-BPA laws
U.S. federal and state lawmakers say they would work to ban the chemical bisphenol A from food and beverage containers.
U.S. federal and state lawmakers say they would work to ban the chemical bisphenol A from food and beverage containers.
MILLIONS BREACH 'CONFUSING' RECYCLING GUIDELINES
Millions of Britons are regularly breaching recycling guidelines because of confusion surrounding the scheme, a study has found. Almost two-thirds of shoppers (64%) admitted to making mistakes with their recyclable packaging, according to research by food and grocery analysts IGD.
Millions of Britons are regularly breaching recycling guidelines because of confusion surrounding the scheme, a study has found. Almost two-thirds of shoppers (64%) admitted to making mistakes with their recyclable packaging, according to research by food and grocery analysts IGD.
China okays InBev takeover of A-B with condition
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) approved InBev's buyout of the U.S. company, Anheuser-Busch Cos. (A-B), saying the merger will not damage competition in the Chinese beer market.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) approved InBev's buyout of the U.S. company, Anheuser-Busch Cos. (A-B), saying the merger will not damage competition in the Chinese beer market.
Wal-Mart’s scorecard going global
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will export its packaging sustainability ratings from the United States to 3,132 international locations in 2009. Packaging scorecards will be applied from February to April in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and China and will arrive from May to July in Brazil, Central America, Japan, India and the United Kingdom. Argentina is on the list, but scorecard implementation has not been scheduled, said Sam's Club packaging director Amy Zettlemoyer-Lazar, in a Nov. 9 keynote address at Pack Expo 2008 in Chicago. Packaging scorecard metrics will be adjusted, with those changes announced to suppliers and buyers in April at Wal-Mart's Sustainable Packaging Expo in Bentonville, Ark., she said.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will export its packaging sustainability ratings from the United States to 3,132 international locations in 2009. Packaging scorecards will be applied from February to April in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and China and will arrive from May to July in Brazil, Central America, Japan, India and the United Kingdom. Argentina is on the list, but scorecard implementation has not been scheduled, said Sam's Club packaging director Amy Zettlemoyer-Lazar, in a Nov. 9 keynote address at Pack Expo 2008 in Chicago. Packaging scorecard metrics will be adjusted, with those changes announced to suppliers and buyers in April at Wal-Mart's Sustainable Packaging Expo in Bentonville, Ark., she said.
Otsuka Beverage to recall 8 million bottles of Crystal Geyser
Nov. 17--TOKYO -- Otsuka Beverage Co. said Monday it will voluntarily recall an estimated 8 million of its Crystal Geyser brand, 500-milliliter bottles of mineral water due to consumer complaints that the bottled water gave out a strange smell.
Nov. 17--TOKYO -- Otsuka Beverage Co. said Monday it will voluntarily recall an estimated 8 million of its Crystal Geyser brand, 500-milliliter bottles of mineral water due to consumer complaints that the bottled water gave out a strange smell.
IGA Refreshes Private-Label Line With New Look
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - IGA will begin marketing private-label products with a new package design early next year as part of an effort to reposition the line as a stronger, more attractive option for consumers, alliance executives said here at the IGA USA Rally.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - IGA will begin marketing private-label products with a new package design early next year as part of an effort to reposition the line as a stronger, more attractive option for consumers, alliance executives said here at the IGA USA Rally.
Japan bottled water recalled due to smell
Japan's Otsuka Beverage Co. says it is recalling an estimated 8 million bottles of its Crystal Geyser brand mineral water after complaints of strange smells.
Japan's Otsuka Beverage Co. says it is recalling an estimated 8 million bottles of its Crystal Geyser brand mineral water after complaints of strange smells.
Hair dyes lack warnings onrisky chemicals; Products containing poisons ordered off the shelves
An investigation into hair dye by the Consumer Council has resulted in the Health Department ordering at least 20 products off the shelves because they lacked mandatory warning labels detailing ingredients that could cause allergic reactions in some users.
An investigation into hair dye by the Consumer Council has resulted in the Health Department ordering at least 20 products off the shelves because they lacked mandatory warning labels detailing ingredients that could cause allergic reactions in some users.
Wrap could cure recycling headache
A PIONEERING approach to the growing problem of discarded food wrappers is being developed by a print company based in Cardiff.
A PIONEERING approach to the growing problem of discarded food wrappers is being developed by a print company based in Cardiff.
Sony, Microsoft, and Best Buy Join in the Fight Against Tough Packaging: Clamshell's Days are Numbered [Packaging]
Nov. 15, 2008 (Gawker Media delivered by Newstex) -- Electronics manufacturers are finally coming together for a cause I think we can all support: getting rid of the impossible-to-open, finger-slicing, dangerous-sharp-tool-requiring plastic prisons for our gadgets known as the clamshell package.
Nov. 15, 2008 (Gawker Media delivered by Newstex) -- Electronics manufacturers are finally coming together for a cause I think we can all support: getting rid of the impossible-to-open, finger-slicing, dangerous-sharp-tool-requiring plastic prisons for our gadgets known as the clamshell package.
Canadian paper recycling plant burns
A fire of unknown origin consumed a paper recycling plant in Montreal Saturday, authorities said. Benoit Fleury of the Montreal Fire Department said some of the building's walls had collapsed, forcing firefighters to combat the blaze from outside, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
A fire of unknown origin consumed a paper recycling plant in Montreal Saturday, authorities said. Benoit Fleury of the Montreal Fire Department said some of the building's walls had collapsed, forcing firefighters to combat the blaze from outside, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
Capping it off: container lightweighting is just the beginning as closures go green, too; CLOSURES; Closure Systems International
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some impressive advancements in bottle lightweighting have gotten most of the attention in the past few years as suppliers have continuously cut down on the amount of material in their packages. Perhaps not getting as much publicity have been the advances in other parts ofthe package--namely the closure--that have also given beverage packaging some green momentum.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some impressive advancements in bottle lightweighting have gotten most of the attention in the past few years as suppliers have continuously cut down on the amount of material in their packages. Perhaps not getting as much publicity have been the advances in other parts ofthe package--namely the closure--that have also given beverage packaging some green momentum.
Coffee debate grinds on; New optical sorting equipment to solve cup, lid fight would cost $3M plus
For the cost of two million large regulars, Toronto could avoid a fight percolating with the city's coffee giants. New optical sorting equipment at the city's material recovery facilities -- which would cost $3 million in capital costs, and $1 million every year in operating costs -- would be able to separate paper cups from plastic lids and make both products accepted by the city's blue bin program.
For the cost of two million large regulars, Toronto could avoid a fight percolating with the city's coffee giants. New optical sorting equipment at the city's material recovery facilities -- which would cost $3 million in capital costs, and $1 million every year in operating costs -- would be able to separate paper cups from plastic lids and make both products accepted by the city's blue bin program.
Tweaking the Twinkie
Nov. 14, 2008 (CalorieLab delivered by Newstex) -- No, no, were talking about snack food packaging . . . and shame on you Its hard to be sure whether this is good or bad news for the national health and waistline, but sweet snack items in those trendy 100-calorie packets ” a product category that for all practical purposes didnt even exist in 2003 ” now take in more than $400 million a year. If the purchasers of these items are mostly people who otherwise would have consumed more than 100 calories worth of the treats ” primarily baked goods ” from larger packages, then bravo for the 100-calorie concept. If, however, the buyers are mostly people who previously would have passed up the treats but now think instead, œHey, its just a lousy hundred calories, then boo, hiss. This financial factoid was included in an Associated Press article reporting on the birth of a 100-calorie version of the Twinkie, which the Hostess company is launching with the expected amount of fanfare.
Nov. 14, 2008 (CalorieLab delivered by Newstex) -- No, no, were talking about snack food packaging . . . and shame on you Its hard to be sure whether this is good or bad news for the national health and waistline, but sweet snack items in those trendy 100-calorie packets ” a product category that for all practical purposes didnt even exist in 2003 ” now take in more than $400 million a year. If the purchasers of these items are mostly people who otherwise would have consumed more than 100 calories worth of the treats ” primarily baked goods ” from larger packages, then bravo for the 100-calorie concept. If, however, the buyers are mostly people who previously would have passed up the treats but now think instead, œHey, its just a lousy hundred calories, then boo, hiss. This financial factoid was included in an Associated Press article reporting on the birth of a 100-calorie version of the Twinkie, which the Hostess company is launching with the expected amount of fanfare.
Controversial coffee cup proposal put on hold
After a marathon meeting, a Toronto city council committee has decided not to ban paper drink cups with plastic lids - for now, but will push ahead with two other controversial recycling moves.
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After a marathon meeting, a Toronto city council committee has decided not to ban paper drink cups with plastic lids - for now, but will push ahead with two other controversial recycling moves.
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