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Processing Technologies International (PTi) has released the findings of an independent study which reaffirms FDA guidelines for the use of virgin PET cap layers as functional barriers over post-consumer recycled non-letter of no objection (hereinafter referred to as PCR) PET flake materials for direct food packaging use at room temperature. The
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The demand for plastic bottles continues to grow across numerous products and sectors, including home goods, personal care, beverages, food and pharmaceuticals. With the industry slated to grow 4.6% annually over the next five years, bottling has become one of the fastest growing industry segments in plastics manufacturing. Plastics Industry Association
Read moreOn February 7, the EU published a commission decision terminating an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain PET originating in the People’s Republic of China. According to the European Commission, a further investigation on the 13-year-long trade remedy measures has not brought to light any considerations
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Our next adventure 2017 is coming up: South East Asia! In conjunction with the world’s biggest beverages technology and equipment show Drinktec, we will set off again for an extensive tour throughout the PET industry of South East Asia – again all by road! Starting in January 2017, we will be
Read morePro2Pac is the UK’s only food & drink packaging event. Together with Waste-Works and IFE, it covers the full circle from farm to fork to fertiliser and fuel – three must-attend events all under one roof. At Pro2Pac where over 29,000 attendees will attend to talk all things food & drink
Read morePolyOne announced that all constituents of its light blocking additive for dairy products, ColorMatrix Lactra SX, have been rated as compliant with newly introduced Chinese Food Approval standards (GB) as tested by China Packaging Research & Test Center. The addition of Lactra SX additive to PET bottles extends the shelf life
Read morePlastic beverage bottles will find a new life in a new $62 million plant being built in Dallas, USA, as CarbonLite gets ready to add a second facility to process 100 million pounds of post-consumer PET plastic bottles with the use of 100% green power. Construction is underway in a brand
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By creating a PETG alternative to traditional wine bottles, which are not only functional but are also designed to fit through a conventional letterbox, the brand Garçon Wines, based in London, UK, is opening up a new way to have wine delivered at home. Thanks to a unique shape, the 75cl
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The Procter & Gamble Company announced that Head & Shoulders (H&S) will produce the world’s first recyclable shampoo bottle made from up to 25% recycled beach plastic. In partnership with recycling experts TerraCycle and SUEZ, this innovation will come to France this summer as a limited-edition H&S bottle available to consumers
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Mr Vimal Kedia, Managing Director, Manjushree Technopack has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the maiden The Economic Times (Polymers) Awards 2017. He was recognised for his achievements as an entrepreneur and his contribution to the development of the plastic packaging industry in India, spanning over three decades. The
Read moreBeviale Moscow is the first exhibition in Russia covering the complete process chain for the whole beverage industry. It is therefore a highlight event for anyone involved in the Russian industry. It will take place at Crocus Expo, Moscow, from February 28 to March 2, 2017. The PETarena focussing on PET
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