All articles by Srivani Venna

Crown’s report highlights environmental benefits of steel food cans

Packaging products supplier Crown has announced in its 2013 Sustainability Report that more than 1.3 million tonnes of tinplate steel…
Paper calls for consistent best-before labelling

A new scientific review paper argues that changes in date labelling on food products leads to confusion and misunderstanding in…
LRS consortium to develop flexible packaging recycling methods

Technical and strategic consultancy services provider LRS Consultancy has secured funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…
Cascades launches recycled takeaway food container

Canada-based packaging and tissue products producer Cascades has launched a new alternative to polycoated packaging for the food and food…
Coca-Cola eco-friendly glass bottle launches in Benin City, Nigeria

Non-alcoholic drinks bottler Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) has announced the launch of a new eco-friendly glass bottle for its brands…

Hebrew University researcher develops technology to prevent food packaging contamination

A researcher from Israel's Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a new technology to attack bacterial biofilms that adhere to…
Mondi introduces flat-bottom reclosable food bag

Mondi has added a new flat-bottom reclosable bag to its FlexZiBox portfolio to offer improved stability and increased visibility on…
Coveris acquires St. Neots Packaging

Global plastic packaging company Coveris has acquired cartonboard manufacturer St. Neots Packaging to support its continued growth in the segment.Coveris…
Perstorp Capa thermoplastics obtain food contact approval in Europe

Perstorp's renewable bioplastic brand Capa has received food contact approval in Europe for products including food packaging, shopping bags, drinking…
O-I officially opens US Innovation Center

Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) has officially opened its combined R&D and pilot plant Innovation Center that aims to advance…