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1. Packaging Of Fresh Produce: Novamont's New MATER-BI Cling Film Is Now Available 2/11/2020

   A fundamental breakthrough in Novamont's range of biodegradable and compostable films for food packaging 5 years after the launch of the first grade of MATER-BI for cling film

2. Biodegradable Packaging Developed For Organic Beauty Market 2/11/2020

   New, biodegradable packaging has been developed to help cosmetics firms meet customers’ demand for environmentally-friendly packaging

3. Renewable Fiber Is The Main Volume Raw Material For Huhtamaki - Already Nearly 70% Of Product Portfolio Consists Of Fiber-Based Products 2/6/2020

   The food industry is among the several fields that are introducing wood and fiber based raw materials at an accelerating pace. Huhtamaki is increasing the use of renewable and versatile materials, such as paper and cardboard, and nearly 70% of Huhtamaki’s product portfolio is already made of fiber-based products

4. Resource Label Group Expands California Presence With Acquisition Of Axiom Label & Packaging 2/5/2020

   Resource Label Group, LLC (“Resource Label”) a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, today announced it has acquired Los Angeles-based Axiom Label & Packaging (“Axiom”), broadening its presence in California

5. Austin Expands Operations To Recycle More Foam Packaging 2/5/2020

   Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), a department of the City of Austin, received a $45,000 grant from the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC). This grant will increase the city’s capacity to manage and process more post-consumer foam polystyrene, including foodservice packaging and protective packaging for recycling

6. Harpak-ULMA Introduces FS-400 Flow Wrapper For Fresh Poultry, Meat Packaging 1/28/2020

   Harpak-ULMA today introduces the ULMA FS-400 Flow wrapper, conceived specifically for the fresh poultry and meat packaging market segment. The FS-400 produces cost-effective packaging for raw food products that often vary in both size and shape.

7. NOW Plastics Packaging Solutions Put Environmental Protection First 1/27/2020

   NOW Plastics, a global supply chain and finance organization serving flexible packaging and industrial markets worldwide, is now offering a wide range of films and packaging solutions that take into account environmental concerns, reflecting its stated commitment to protecting the environment and addressing strong market trends

8. Packaging By Neopost Launches The High-Velocity CVP Everest 1/22/2020

   Packaging by Neopost – soon to be Quadient, a leading provider of automated packaging solutions, announced today the launch of the CVP Everest. This new innovative system auto-boxes 1,100 custom-fit packages per hour, requires only one or two operators, and offers a patented closing technology for a more efficient and sustainable packaging process

9. MULTIVAC Demonstrates Its Expertise In Automation And Complete Lines 1/14/2020

   At this year's interpack MULTIVAC will be presenting itself as a supplier of integrated solutions in packaging and processing.

10. TEKLYNX Label Printing Software, LABELVIEW, Completely Eliminates Manual Processes For Milwaukee Meal Delivery Service, The Real Good Life 1/14/2020

    TEKLYNX International, the world’s leading barcode and RFID labeling software developer and solutions provider, today reported that the implementation of label printing software solution, LABELVIEW, significantly improved labeling accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use for a local Milwaukee meal delivery service, The Real Good Life