Sonoco tightens belt under in response to market conditions
US-based packaging company Sonoco is expecting to save $28 million by implementing further cost reduction measures.
Archives for December 8, 2008
Functional drinks show greatest global growth
UK-based Market researcher Zenith International reports regular carbonated drinks are no longer the world’s biggest beverage category as they were surpassed by bottled waters in volume terms in 2007.
Coping with health claim hurt
One of the most fiercely debated and amended pieces of European Union food law history is playing out before our eyes, and its effects are beginning to be felt.
New Glass Recycling Targets
Members of the North American Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) have pledged to use at least 50 per cent recycled glass in the manufacture of new glass bottles and jars by 2013.
Can steel meet the sustainability challenge?
Philippe Wolper, managing director, APEAL, outlines the green properties of steel for food and drink packaging.