Philippine packaging and beverage giant San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has reported a 41 per cent increase in operating income for its packaging operations to P1.4bn (US$29.87). The company attributes the increase to a strong demand for glass, plastic, metal and PET businesses for the first nine months of the year.

Philippine packaging and beverage giant San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has reported a 41 per cent increase in operating income for its packaging operations to P1.4bn (US$29.873). The company attributes the increase to a strong demand for glass, plastic, metal and PET businesses for the first nine months of the year.

International metal packaging specialist Impress Group has created a Korean-based company arm, which will start local manufacture of aluminium cans for luncheon meat, developed specifically for the Korean market.

International metal packaging specialist Impress Group has created a Korean-based company arm, which will start local manufacture of aluminium cans for luncheon meat, developed specifically for the Korean market.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently released a food labelling manual, which is designed to help businesses in the food and beverage industry meet their obligations under the Trade Practices Act 1974, by ensuring product labelling, packaging and advertising is accurate and not likely to mislead consumers.

Alf Taylor, founder of packaging solutions company tna, has been named one of Australia's 100 most influential engineers of 2009 in the June edition of Engineers Australia. The list, published annually, identifies the country's leading engineers in academia/research, associations, consulting, engineering expertise, industry, public service and politics, according to tna.

A chocolate box described by judges as a beautiful piece of work carried off the Supreme Award of the 2009 New Zealand Pride In Print Awards for a South Island printer.

A chocolate box described by judges as a beautiful piece of work carried off the Supreme Award of the 2009 New Zealand Pride In Print Awards for a South Island printer.

Organisers says this year’s packaging industry event ProPak Asia 2009 will feature more than 800 international exhibitors and is expected to attract up to 30,000 visitors representing food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, consumer products.

Organisers says this year’s packaging industry event ProPak Asia 2009 will feature more than 800 international exhibitors and is expected to attract up to 30,000 visitors representing food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, consumer products.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be taking its half day training courses into South Australia, with the first course – Packaging for Product Life Extension – being held on May 14.

A packaging initiative that attaches beer glasses and bottles together has become a contender for a Pride In Print award.

A packaging initiative that attaches beer glasses and bottles together has become a contender for a Pride In Print award.

The Australian Institute of Food Science Technology will hold its 42nd annual convention the Brisbane Convention Centre at Southbank to be held from July 13-16. This year’s convention will aim to addressing the threats to the food industry and supporting organisations.

A Hamilton print and packaging operation has achieved a world standard in hitting a global printing benchmark for its customer.

A Hamilton print and packaging operation has achieved a world standard in hitting a global printing benchmark for its customer.

The new National government’s intention to place its legislative changes into action during its first 100 days in office looks like good news to print industry employers, according to PrintNZ.

Amcor is planning more costs cutting which includes axing up to 60 senior and management positions as part of the restructure of its Australian operation, according to the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH).

Packaging giant Huhtamaki has announced changes in its group executive team effective January 1.

Packaging giant Huhtamaki has announced changes in its group executive team effective January 1.

Packaging giant Huhtamaki has announced changes in its group executive team effective January 1.

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. has released its new Renewal Folding Board, responding to customer demand for green packaging.

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. has released its new Renewal Folding Board, responding to customer demand for green packaging.

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. has released its new Renewal Folding Board, responding to customer demand for green packaging.

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. has released its new Renewal Folding Board, responding to customer demand for green packaging.

Following on from its success at the inaugural HP Asia Pacific and Japan digital print awards, Hally Labels has garnered another award.

When a New South Wales gingerbread biscuit producer needed biodegradable, compostable, and flexible packaging, it chose a new material from Innovia Films called NatureFlex.

The foodpro2008 exhibition, taking place from July 21-24 in Sydney, joins a growing list of events reserving a special place for the environment on their agenda.