The Institute of Packaging Professionals will be hosting a
webinar to discuss the potential effects of Europe’s REACH
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
regulations.
Effective April
2009, labels on pork and packaged meats from processor/marketer Smithfield
Foods will state that the products were made only from hogs born and raised in
the U.S.
Due to the
struggling economy, nearly 45% of Americans are eating out less this
year-a
nearly 12% increase from 2007-and cooking at home, according to a
BIGResearch
report.
As the prices of petroleum and natural gas continue to rise, plastic resin suppliers are beginning to pass along price hikes-a move that could lead to higher prices down the line.