Equipolymers unveils its new BISNEINEX™ polyethylene terephthalate resin, an innovative Bisphenol-A free solution that is designed for large bottling applications including the home and office delivery water bottle market.

Now, M. Jacob & Sons announces their new 64-ounce PET Growler in light amber as a substitute for the glass growler.

Anchor Packaging, Inc. announces the addition of a new series of 6” square RPET containers and lids to meet the market demand for small salads, sides, and reduced portions.

Packaging solutions manufacturer APPE’s ThermaLite pasteurisable PET jar is being used for a range of Marks & Spencer pickles supplied by food manufacturer G’s.

The total volume of postconsumer PET bottles collected was the highest reported to date at 1.718 billion pounds, as were both the total amount of RPET produced by U.S. reclaimers, 930 million pounds, and the amount used across major end-use domestic market segments at 1.3 billion pounds.

US demand for beverage containers is expected to increase 1.7% annually through 2017 to 265 billion units, valued at $29.1 billion.

PTI has developed the PET Packaging Recycling Calculator app so that users can see how the material, barrier, additive, closure, labels, etc. decisions they make can potentially impact the next generation of PET.

New recycling plant in Abilene, TX to produce bottle-grade PET resin from post-consumer plastic bottles

Today’s food and beverage segments are packed with convenience items, grab-and-go packages, single-serve sundries and all things easy.

A unique ultra-clear polypropylene-based material from RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is enabling fresh and convenience food suppliers to enhance brand image, emphasize product quality and create effective on-shelf appeal.