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Total creates new HDPE compound
Total, a France-based petrochemical company, has introduced a range of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) circular compounds with high levels of recycled content, which it will make available to its packaging segment customers. According to Total, the new recycled-content HDPE demonstrates performance that is either equal to or exceeds virgin resins. Jean Viallefont, Total’s vice president of […]
Small food companies ponder response to new GMO labeling law
A new law that requires food makers to label the packaging of any products that contain genetically modified ingredients has small and midsized manufacturers facing some big decisions. Should they try to provide the information on the label itself or invest in the technology to add scannable codes? Should they change their ingredients to steer […]