Packaging
The Kraken launches limited edition bottle, donates to marine conservation charity
UK dark spiced rum brand The Kraken will donate £1 of every ‘Unknown Deep’ bottle sold to Project AWARE’s Dive Against Debris.
European Carton Excellence Award winners revealed
Winners of Pro Carton and the European Carton Makers Association’s European Carton Excellence Award were announced virtually on 7 October.
Mondi wins two awards for sustainable food packaging
Two products developed using Mondi’s EcoSolutions approach have been recognised in this year’s Austrian Green Star Packaging Award.
Endoline Robotics’ palletiser helps flour miller meet rising retail demands
Carr’s installing an Endoline Robotics’ palletising system enables the flour miller to manage an output run the line 24/7.
European Brands Association to assess digital technology
Digital watermarks may have the potential to revolutionise the way packaging is sorted in the waste management system.
Sealed Air creates chlorine-free shrink bags for circular economy
Total packaging material weight is reduced by more than half in the high-tech generation of multilayer, coextruded shrink bags, which enables operators to lower carbon footprints by up to 39%, compared to standard bags.
Israeli startup eliminates plastic packaging with food waste
W-Cycle’s new sugarcane waste-based packaging is plastic-free and fully compostable.
Welsh food and drink packaging industry set for boost with new funding
The Welsh government has awarded £2m to the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to develop a Food and Drink Packaging Sustainability Centre.
Zappar and Blume Honey Water partner to launch AR tasting experience
Zappar’s augmented reality on Blume Honey Water bottles uses technology for safe brand/consumer engagement.
Heura to reduce 12.85 tons of plastic with new packaging
The plant based meat startup reduces 80% of plastic thanks to its new tray made of 100% recycled cardboard .
Guacamole pot provides protection and presentation
Spanish tropical fruit processor Avomix has chosen to partner with Superfos by using its SuperLock pot to protect its guacamole product.
Cartonboard industry steps up entries for European Carton Excellence Award
Pro Carton and the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) have reportedly seen exceptional entries from across the continent for the 2020 European Carton Excellence Award.
Nestlé intensifies its sustainable packaging journey
Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.