Packaging
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.
GEA launches latest high-capacity SKIN thermoforming technology
GEA’s PowerPak SKIN.50 provides processors of sliced products with high-capacity packing of products of up to 100mm high that protrude up to 50mm above the level of the packing tray.
Clear vision
PEF (polyethylene furanoate) offers a sea of change for food and beverage packaging and a number of important advantages over the PET currently used.
Gatão moves to Ardagh cans for white wine offering
Historic Portuguese wine brand Gatão is presenting its iconic Vinho Branco in a can for the first time.
Molson Coors removes plastic rings from all major brands
Molson Coors in the UK is removing plastic rings and introducing a fully recyclable cardboard sleeve for can multipacks across all its major brands.
Sealed Air develops designed-for-recycling shrink packaging
Sealed Air has developed a designed-for-recycling shrink packaging solution to support an increasing number of food companies moving to a circular economy.
Smurfit Kappa is first to secure Amazon’s ‘Frustration-Free Packaging’ certification
Smurfit Kappa’s three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” certification.
Coca-Cola unveils new refreshed look
The first global packaging update since 2016 will feature Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke under an evolved ‘one brand’ strategy.
Aptar teams up with Claranor on pulsed light sterilisation for sport closures
The collaboration aims to highlight the benefits of Claranor’s FULLCAP sterilisation solution with the Aptar Uno sport cap family in polypropylene material, specifically adapted for use with functional beverages.
New digital hub unveiled for the future of food & beverage packaging
A new Smart Packaging Hub launched by six leading Italian companies delivers a virtual meeting space to discover technological innovation and digitalisation in food & beverage.
Greiner Packaging invests to increase recycled content in packaging
Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland has invested over £3,700,000 in a new PET decontamination and extrusion line.
Graphic Packaging International launches two new innovations in PaperSeal range
Graphic Packaging International is launching PaperSeal Slice and Wedge solutions for sliced meat and cheese applications.