A manufacturer involved in developing dissolvable pouches for food packaging has been acquired by Japanese-based firm Kuraray.

The inventor of a ‘smart food label’ believes it could could have far-reaching applications in the food service industry through its ability to reduce

An industry-driven collaboration is aiming to develop groundbreaking sustainable food packaging materials with built in active and intelligent technol

About 45 private agribusiness companies including some of the giants such as Syngenta and Monsanto have pledged their support to invest over $3bn in A

D&W Fine Pack have acquired the thermoforming division of Clear Lam Packaging to expand product lines and market reach.

Consumer perceptions of the pouch as a more contemporary packaging form will help drive US demand to US$8.8bn (€7.2m by 2016, predicts Freedonia.

Spartech Corporation’s food packaging sales volume fell for the three months up to 5 May compared to last year contributing to an operating loss of US

RPC has unveiled multi-million pound plans to expand its UK operations to tap into the growing trend from retailers for promotional packs and announce

Mars Chocolate has introduced Malteasers made with Fairtrade certified cocoa to the UK market as part of its ongoing pledge to achieve cocoa sustainab

Soy protein firm Solbar has outlined big plans for growth in several fields, including dietary and sports nutrition following the completion of its ac