Umesh Ellichipuram

1 week ago | packaging-gateway.com | Umesh Ellichipuram

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela in Odisha, India, has introduced a seafood wrap made from biodegradable materials. This packaging is claimed to have been designed to track the freshness of seafood by detecting changes in potential of hydrogen (pH) levels. The solution aims to offer a functional tool to improve food hygiene, reduce spoilage, and minimise food wastage.

1 week ago | packaging-gateway.com | Umesh Ellichipuram

Texas Heritage Imaging & Printing has completed the acquisition of Ann Barnet, doing business as Metro Signs. The financial details of the deal have not been divulged by the companies. Texas Heritage Imaging & Printing is a family-run business which operates from Arlington, US. It provides a broad range of printing and packaging services to its clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The company’s offerings include labels, flexible packaging solutions, and commercial printing.

1 week ago | packaging-gateway.com | Umesh Ellichipuram

Buscar Company has acquired a 50% ownership interest in Terramer, a developer of hemp-derived bioplastics, via a structured share swap. Shares were issued to Terramer’s existing stakeholders as part of the agreement, which enables both companies to align their strategic interests without cash expenditure. The share-based acquisition structure fosters long-term collaboration. It also positions both companies to focus on mutual expansion objectives.

1 week ago | packaging-gateway.com | Umesh Ellichipuram

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has delivered its final unanimous verdict that imports of disposable aluminium containers from China have caused material harm to American manufacturers. The products in question include pans, trays, lids, and other disposable items. This decision comes in response to petitions submitted by the country’s Aluminium Foil Container Manufacturers Association (AFCMA) and some of its member companies.

1 week ago | packaging-gateway.com | Umesh Ellichipuram

Finnish label material company UPM Raflatac has introduced a new feature that integrates product footprint data into its customer quotes, setting a new standard in the labelling industry. These data sets, referred to as product passport prototypes (PPPs), offer transparency on material impacts. By incorporating environmental footprint data into its customer quotations, UPM Raflatac allows label converters to make informed choices and address scope 3 emissions early in the supply chain.