Packaging
Hi-Cone launches RingCycles made with 50% recycled plastics
As part of its goal to eliminate 100% of current virgin plastic-based ring carriers from its product portfolio by the end of 2020, Hi-Cone is launching RingCycles – a multi-packaging solution that contains +50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
M&S ditches plastic plastic for minibite cake range
British retailer, Marks & Spencer, has swapped out black plastic for semi-clear natural colour tubs for its range of minibite cakes, to make them more recyclable.
Chadwicks develops lid for premium yogurt range
Pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group), has developed an aluminium lidding material to seal to glass.
KHS develops digital control system for PET bottle production
KHS Group has developed a Unit Mold Control, in order to optimise discrepancies that occur during the stretch blow moulding process of PET bottles
Flavoured water without flavours wins at innovation meeting
A bottle that gives water flavour without any additives was the winner at the first Food Marketplace event organised by the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), the European Union’s nutrition platform.
SIG launches new combiMaxx closure
SIG has launched its new combiMaxx closure, which offers consumers a new level of convenience
Transcend Packaging acquires BioStraw’s assets
South Wales-based Transcend Packaging Ltd, a manufacturer of sustainable paper-straws, has acquired Leeds-based BioStraw Ltd’s assets.
Faerch launches packaging made from 100% recycled content
Faerch has expanded its Evolve range with the MAPET II and APET products for protein applications like fresh meat, poultry, fish and plant-based alternatives.
KHS presents the first recyclable juice bottle made of 100% rPET
Dortmund systems provider, KHS is addressing the need for sustainable packaging with its new Beyond Juice concept: a fully recyclable juice bottle made of 100% recyclate.
Tetra Pak explores graphene for food and beverage industry
Tetra Pak has joined the European Commission Graphene Flagship project as the representative from the packaging industry to explore possible future applications of graphene in food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing.
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Carlsberg issues progress on Green Fibre Bottle
The Carlsberg Group has issued an update on its journey to create the Green Fibre Bottle, the world’s first “paper bottle” for beer. Made from sustainably sourced wood fibres, it is both 100% bio-based and fully recyclable.
Global Bottled Water Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2019 Global Bottled Water Awards were announced at an awards ceremony held at the Burj Al Arab, during the 16th Global Bottled Water Congress in Dubai.
ALDI Spain opts for combibloc EcoPlus from SIG
In Spain, discount supermarket chain, ALDI, has chosen the combibloc EcoPlus 1litre aseptic carton pack from SIG as a sustainable packaging solution for its Milsani long life milk range
StePac unveils new sustainability strategy
StePac, a manufacturer of packaging for fresh produce, has published its new sustainability strategy. Based on four pillars, the strategy mitigates the necessity of climate-positive plastic packaging, addressing the critical problem of food waste which globally, contributes to about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. “Plastic packaging plays a critical role in the fresh produce […]