ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and technical partner Central Philippine University (CPU) recently launched the Technical Guide on Food Product Packaging in the Philippines here. “We often think of packaging in terms of aesthetic or visuals. But in the food...
Oriental Tin Can (OTC), a leader in the metal packaging sector, is celebrating its 70th anniversary following its seven decades of commitment to producing high-quality tin cans. OTC is commemorating its 70th anniversary this year, marking seven decades as a pioneering force in the metal...
Sustainability has become a pressing concern not only for environmental advocates but also for businesses aiming to contribute to a sustainable future. Among those leading the charge is AKO Packaging, a pioneering manufacturer in the Philippines specializing in biodegradable, highly compostable,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised the public against dealing with Reveal Beauty and Wellness Digital Marketing, and Camacho Packaging Supplies OPC as they are soliciting investments without the necessary license from SEC. In an advisory, the SEC said Reveal is engaged in an...
The packaging and manufacturing industries are up on their toes to use technological developments to come up with smart and inventive packaging post pandemic and to contribute to green environment, according to industry experts. “With the present appetite for sustainable packaging and consumers'...
More than 400 local and international companies-exhibitors from 27 countries and regions will showcase the latest technologies in manufacturing, packaging and processing in a Manila fair to help improve the packaging of local products. Dubbed the ProPak Philippines, the fair to be held on Feb. 1-3,...
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC Group) has unveiled a comprehensive sustainability roadmap in line with the Ajinomoto Group’s goal to reduce environmental impact by 50 percent by 2030, while improving business performance. APC Group Chief Sustainability Officer Ernesto Carlos said the...
Editorial “Plastic pollution seriously endangers the ecosystem, especially bodies of water like rivers that are vital to fishermen’s livelihood.” With this in mind, the House of Representatives passed on third and final reading this week House Bill No. 4102 that proposes to raise the ₱20...
In a day, how many times does an average consumer use a product that comes from a sachet or a plastic wrapper? Food, beverage, cookies, cooking ingredients, shampoo, liquid soap come in sachets. Numerous personal items are packaged in plastic –razor, hair brush, cosmetics, hygiene care products,...
New look, same Lucky Me! Pancit Canton taste you love In 2020, homegrown brand Lucky Me! Pancit Canton graced our social media feed as Filipinos put their creative and humorous spins on the brand’s iconic packaging with the pancit canton redesign challenge. Through the years, the beloved food...
Topyugo’s CEO and President, Jhopet Fines, with his managing partner, COO and Senior Executive for Operations, Raffy Canare met the HP Asia Pacific & Japan Headquarters / HP Center for Excellence General Manager, Arnon Goldman; and Norde International Distributions head, Cherry Santos, in...
The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (ITDI) launched two new packaging testing laboratories seeing to promote packaging innovations in the country and support the needs of local and domestic industries and consumers. The Simulation Packaging...
