Packaging
Christmas shortages highlight need for efficient processes
As labour pressures and associated meat shortages continue to make headlines, ULMA Packaging UK is urging manufacturers to consider automated approaches to maximise output in the months ahead.
Graphic Packaging International achieves quintet of WorldStar Awards
Graphic Packaging International is celebrating its accomplishments after scooping up five awards at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2022.
Putting words in our mouths
Researchers gathering data on consumers’ understanding of health claims and their preferences provides critical insights for food manufacturers, retailers and marketers to communicate more effectively about the health benefits of foods and drinks.
Sidel contributes three Combi solutions for Lesieur’s light-weighted rPET edible oil bottles
Three Sidel and Serac Combis for edible oil have been installed in the bottling facility of Lesieur in the North of France.
SIMPLi earns Regenerative Organic certification for quinoa and lupini beans
South American brand SIMPLi has received certification from the Regenerative Organic Alliance, a group of experts formed to promote the highest standards for agriculture around the world.
Tiptoh partners with SIG and Olympia Dairy to launch first pea protein beverages in Belgium
Tiptoh is the latest food and beverage start-up to benefit from SIGCUBATOR, SIG’s accelerator programme for new businesses.
Melodea develops new barrier coating solutions for sustainable packaging
The green-tech start-up’s recyclable cellulose coated packaging is designed to serve higher ethical standards and reduce plastic waste.
Cremer offers multi-counter machine systems for F&B assortment packs
US-serving Cremer has broadened its offerings of multi-counter machine systems for food & beverage product assortments and variety packs.
Tetra Pak launches industry first ‘universal’ connected packaging experience
Tetra Pak has launched a new ‘universal’ connected experience accessed via its smart packaging, available to all brands.
ABB and Zume to accelerate transition away from single use plastics
ABB robots will automate production, enabling the scale and speed required to make California-based Zume’s packaging a cost-effective alternative to single-use plastics.
UniCup creates innovation to save the planet from plastic lids
Swedish company UniCup Scandinavia AB has created an entirely new bio-based beverage lid made of spruce and pine.
Sealed Air’s CRYOVAC brand wins UK Packaging Awards 2021 for Resource Efficient Pack of the Year
At only 21 microns, CRYOVAC Brand rBDF S10 Film is a third lighter than widely used HFFS packs and three times thinner than other thermoformable films.
Peak performance
Big business is on track to eliminate single-use packaging materials by increasing the amount of reused or recycled plastics in new products.
UK crisp packets to move to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its specialist in-store recycling labelling in a move backed by WRAP.