Especially designed to incorporate safety and sustainability in one package, Placon’s new Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers are 100% recyclable with a patent-pending feature that helps minimize the potential of food tampering. The Tamper-Evident containers by Placon, a leading North American designer and thermoformer of custom and stock packaging, are available now in seven grab-and-go sizes from eight to 64 ounces.

M&G Group, announces that it has signed a Licensee Agreement with Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. (Alpek) for IntegRex(r) PTA technology. The technology will be used in the construction of M&G's previously announced 1,200,000 MT per annum PTA plant at Corpus Christi, Texas.

Demand for plastic film in the US is projected to grow 1.8% annually to 15.9 billion pounds in 2016. Advances will reflect the performance and source reduction advantages of plastic film over other packaging materials and opportunities in film products such as modified atmosphere packaging for food.

US demand for post-consumer recycled plastic is forecast to rise 6.5% per year to 3.5 billion pounds in 2016.

To eliminate some of the risks to true traceability, thermoformers can now look at today’s new, unique direct-to-sheet process (DPET™) from OCTAL that eliminates five stages of the conventional sheet production process (pelletizer, SSP, compactor, dryer and extruder).

SmarteRita is a new low-calorie premixed margarita beverage available in 1.75L PET or 750ml glass containers. The drink boasts 100 calories per 4-ounces.

Thought Leader insights and industry developments and examples show where sustainable packaging is headed in 2012. 

Alcoholic beverage packaging developments flow from trends including eco-friendliness, on-shelf distinction and indulgent luxury.

Bioplastics insights gleaned from the Adhesive & Sealants Council Fall Convention and Conference.