Packaging
Removal of excess pack air necessary step toward packaging sector sustainability
Kellogg’s plan to remove excess air from cereal packs is a positive step towards minimising waste, reducing costs and preventing contamination, according to ULMA Packaging UK.
KHS develops new machine processing can toppers made of cardboard
Dortmund-based KHS Group has developed its new Innopack Kisters CNP (Carton Nature Packer) that processes can toppers made of cardboard at a rate of up to 108,000 cans per hour.
First iced tea brand filled in SIGNATURE packaging solution from SIG
Coca-Cola’s Fuze Tea is the first brand in the iced tea category to switch to more sustainable carton packs by using SIG’s carton packs with the innovative SIGNATURE packaging material.
Graphic Packaging International partners with start-up for sustainable plant-based butter packaging
Graphic Packaging International has collaborated with Mergulo, which produces a premium plant-based butter alternative, to deliver an innovative sustainable paperboard packaging solution.
Stora Enso and Pulpex partner to produce fibre-based bottles on industrial scale
Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex have joined forces to industrialise the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fibre pulp.
Sealed Air develops new thermoforming solution
Sealed Air has created a new thermoforming packaging solution that defies the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials.
Celebration Packaging launches disposable paper cutlery in retail packs
UK-based Celebration Packaging has launched its proven disposable and fully recyclable paper cutlery range in convenient retail packs.
Foresight invests £4 million into MRMK to boost growth plans
Foresight Group LLP has invested £4 million into MRMK, a specialist UK manufacturer of machine knives for the food production and packaging industries.
Northumbria Spring marks first product off Clearly Drinks’ new UK canning line
Clearly Drinks has begun production on a new canning facility and one of the first products off the line will be Northumbria Spring, pure British spring water.
ULMA develops sustainable LeafMAP packaging solution
ULMA Packaging UK has recently developed a more sustainable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solution for low-height sliced products like meat and cheese.
Sente Foundry & partners launch FoodTech: Health & Wellness programme
Sente Foundry is launching its new startup programme in partnership with leading food product development company Griffith Foods, global food and retail company Yildiz Holding, and leading ingredients company Ingredion.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Graphic Packaging International support Estrella Damm’s plastic replacement initiative
Graphic Packaging International has partnered with Estrella Damm to replace 100% of its plastic shrink wrap packaging with paperboard alternatives on multipack cans.
Consumers ready to take and demand action on Earth Day
New research from 3 Sided Cube reveals strong consumer sentiment for green action as global warming surges towards 1.5 degrees.
New OPRL Refill labels offer consumer reassurance on reusable packaging
With brands and retailers increasingly offering refillable packaging as alternatives to single use models, OPRL is launching a new labelling range to support consumers in adopting new behaviours.