Andrew Reynolds, Research Director at Applied Market Information, will give the opening address at the international conference. packagedesign.com +

The international conference, which will take place in the US for the first time, will discuss the latest packaging trends and technologies. packagedesign.com + 

FedEx has unveiled the “Bottle Box,” its solution to shipping wine and olive oil from France, Italy and Spain to countries worldwide. Post & Parcel +

Inspired by spiders, engineers have created a water-repelling surface, ideal for food packaging. Greenbang +

In the UK, L’Oreal chose an applicator from RPC Bramlage-Wiko for its new anti-cellulite roll-on. packagingnews.co.uk +

In the UK, Graham Packaging introduced a new PET bottle mold for antibacterial sprays and gels. Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk +

Without proper research, the use of nanotechnologies in food cannot be regulated for safety. Philippa Fletcher, Reuters +

SolidWorks, 3D CAD software, helps companies produce elegant and cost-effective packaging. BusinessWire +

Sirane Ltd launched Sira-Cook, bags, pouches and films for packaging and cooking foods in microwaves and conventional ovens. Process and Control Today +

Automated Packaging Systems unveiled its SidePouch FASSprint Revolution Bagging System for use in food packaging. ThomasNet News +