There is rapidly increasing demand for packaging materials that give even greater protection to their contents. Functional additives are an important technology in meeting this demand for greater product protection in the plastic packaging market. A functional additive modifies the properties of packaging to impart desirable or beneficial functions.

Milliken’s Millad® NX™ 8000 enables ultra-clear pp with superior cost performance, high aesthetics for thermoformed plastic packaging

It is incumbent upon all members of a food supply chain to understand the definitions, parameters and requirements associated with programs and environments that assure the safety and suitability of food, food packaging, related materials and processes.

World demand for protective packaging is projected to increase 6.1% annually to nearly $27 billion in 2018.

The Recycling Committee of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, in a paper titled “Unlocking the EPS Recovery Potential: Technologies Enabling Efficient Collection and Recovery,” offers the industry a glimpse into the various streams of expanded polystyrene (EPS) available for recovery today, and the technologies available to process this material into a valuable feed stream for a growing range of end markets.

The 24th annual National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report marks the twenty-fourth consecutive year that Americans have increased the pounds of plastic bottles returned for recycling.

Newest generation of Menasha POP displays could now incorporate iBeacons and the Shelfbucks Smart Display platform to redefine POP merchandising, allowing brands to rapidly measure and adjust in-store campaigns for enhanced shopper impact.

Sonoco announces that it has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group, Europe’s leading provider of composite cans along with composite drums and rigid plastic containers, for €286 million, or approximately $360 million, in cash.

Perfect for pre-packaged salads with the protein and toppings in their own sections, this new package keeps the food looking fresh and appealing while segregating flavors until your customer is ready to eat.

Clondalkin group company Chadwicks, the leading supplier of innovative pre-cut lids and shrink sleeves, has been re-branded Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury.