Topic “plastic packaging” — Exporter Magazine

The packaging product by Netstal consists of a barrier foil which is positioned between the injected layers of plastic. This allows the product to preserve food over long periods of time, with a shelf-life that is comparable to metal tins, claims the machinery supplier. Global demand for functional additives and barrier coatings for plastic packaging is forecast to grow by 4.3% in the five years from 2009 to reach US$752 million (NZ$1.03 billion) by 2014, according to a report by foodproductiondaily.com.