Sustainability
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.
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 […]
F&B needs to focus on environment and health
Tetra Pak has revealed findings from a global study in partnership with research firm Ipsos on the two most pressing consumer demands: the environment and health.
Climate change affects Champagne production
Climate change is already having a major effect on the Champagne industry, according to the category’s trade association, Comite Champagne (CIVC).
ABP introduces reduced plastic packaging
ABP has introduced a new sustainable packaging for a number of its European customers which will see a reduction of 70% of the amount of plastics used to package its meat products.
Aleph Farms grows meat in space
Aleph Farms, a food company that grows cultivated beef steaks, has successfully produced meat on the International Space Station, 248 miles (339 km) away from any natural resources.
Unilever plans to halve use of new plastics
Unilever, which owns brands such as Surf and PG Tips, plans to halve the amount of new plastic it uses in a bid to appeal to younger shoppers.
GEA creates thermoformed sustainable packaging with FoodTray
The packaging is made from cardboard and formed almost entirely from natural raw or recycled material, whilst film provides a barrier to extend food shelf life.
Radnor Hills adds canned range
UK beverage company Radnor Hills is extending its portfolio of products to embrace the can.
Palsgaard showcases new foodwaste solution
Palsgaard will be presenting its new food waste solution at the forthcoming K 2019 expo, 16-23 October 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany.