Breaking News on Food and Beverage in Asia Pacific

US packaging company poised for China growth

16-Sep-2009 - A new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Hainan island, off the coast of southern China, will lead the expansion of US company Shiner International in the country, according to its presentation at a business conference in New York.

Plastic and packing sectors not to blame for Pacific Garbage Patch

08-Sep-2009 - The plastics and packaging industries are not responsible for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with one trade body instead blaming illegal dumping, poor waste management and littering.

China to lead global rise in containerboard demand

07-Sep-2009 - Global demand for containerboard is forecast to rise over the next 15 years with Chinese consumption, expected to increase by nearly 7 per cent, leading the growth, according to a new report from RISI; the organization dedicated to providing information on the world forest products industry.

New aseptic cap boosts efficiency and security

26-Aug-2009 - A triple seal function and new pull up controls that help maximise production efficiency and security are benefits claimed by the manufacturer of a new closure cap designed for cold and aseptic fill applications.

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BPA leaches into oceans as plastics decompose

21-Aug-2009 - Plastics decompose relatively quickly in oceans to release contaminants such as bisphenol A (BPA), according to research presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Washington DC.

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Coca-Cola China picks Bericap closure for sparkling PET packs

28-Jul-2009 - Coca-Cola China has chosen Bericap’s SuperShorty closure for its sparkling PET packages.

Bioplastic bodies trade blows as row breaks out

23-Jul-2009 - A war of words has broken out within the bioplastics packaging industry with two trade bodies levelling a series of negative allegations about the different sectors.

Business conditions improve in Q2, says Packaging Corp

21-Jul-2009 - Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) said business conditions had “improved significantly” during Q2 as it posted results yesterday showing net income had more than trebled to $109m.

Calls for supermarkets to publish packing stats rubbished as publicity stunt

13-Jul-2009 - Calls by town hall chiefs to force UK supermarkets to publish packaging statistics have been dismissed as a publicity stunt by an industry body, which said retailers already use the minimum of packing material.

US food and beverage firms convert to rPET packaging

13-Jul-2009 - Two US food and beverage producers have claimed to be the first in their respective sectors to switch to 100 per cent rPET packaging on environmental grounds.

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Tetra Pak inaugurates green Chinese plant

08-Jul-2009 - Tetra Pak has announced the inauguration of its €60m packaging plant in China that operates entirely on green electricity.

Sustainable packing an emerging consumer trend - study

07-Jul-2009 - The increasing importance of sustainable packaging as a consumer issue means companies need to constantly reassess the amount of packing they use, according to a new report.

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Huhtamaki sells Australian polystyrene packing firm

01-Jul-2009 - Huhtamaki Oyj has announced the sale of its expanded polystyrene packaging business in Australia as part of its ongoing strategy to move out of rigid plastics.

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Nestle joins group to sponsor bioplastics research for food packaging

24-Jun-2009 - Nestle has signed up to a joint venture to sponsor research into bioplastics with the aim of developing materials adapted to the food packaging segment on a large scale

Plastic and paperboard big winners in China beverage packing growth

19-Jun-2009 - Rising income levels in China will fuel a robust growth in demand for beverage containers in the country over the next three years, a recent report has said.

Attorney general slams companies over apparent plot to blur BPA dangers

17-Jun-2009 - A host of packaging and food giants have been condemned by a leading US law official for apparently plotting to use deceptive and illegal fear tactics to blur the truth about the dangers of bisphenol A (BPA).

Asia and UHT milk to lead strong growth in aseptic packaging

11-Jun-2009 - The global market for aseptically packed products is forecast to climb steeply to 2013 both in terms of pack numbers and volume with strongest growth forecast in Asia, according to a newly published report.

Aseptic filling providing more stable smoothie solutions - supplier

26-May-2009 - A supplier of carton and filling technology claims recent developments it has made in aseptic carton filling are helping to negate potential sales risks of moving into the challenging, but desirable smoothie segment.

Southeast Asia ripe for flexible pack growth despite eco-challenges

25-May-2009 - Flexible packaging suppliers could see strong growth for their products in the food markets of South East Asia, though a parallel rise in environmental concerns may require further investment and developments in biodegradable alternatives, suggests a new report.

Indian company launches two new inks for food packaging

19-May-2009 - Indian company Tirupati Inks has launched two new inks specially designed for food packaging applications that are said to provide the same qualities and properties as the solvent base inks.

China to keep importing UK recovered paper and plastic

18-May-2009 - China will continue to import UK recovered paper and plastic, including supplies from the food and beverage industries, despite the global recession, says a new survey conducted by Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

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China’s first food-grade recycled PET flake enterprise

14-May-2009 - China’s first food-grade recycled polyester flake enterprise, Beijing Incom Resources Recovery Co. opened in Beijing recently, said China Packaging Federation (CPF).

Nestle drops national health logo for regional Milo push

28-Apr-2009 - Nestle says it will commit itself to less nationally focused health promotions on brands like Milo - an instant powdered chocolate milk - as part of a shake up of its New Zealand and Australian operations.

Consumers rank glass as most eco packaging material, says FEVE

21-Apr-2009 - Half of those surveyed in a European wide study said that glass has a more positive impact on the environment than other packaging materials such as plastics, metal cans and cartons, according to the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).