Round-Up: Packaging

Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at [email protected].

• Zanders is launching an oil and grease resistant (OGR) food contact paper, Zanbarrier OGR
• Designed for meat, fish and poultry applications, SlimFresh is a laminated carton board pack that provides a combination of longer shelf life and dramatic presentation
• France’s market leader in fresh olives Croc’Frais has selected multilayer barrier pots from RPC Bebo for its product range
• SIG Combibloc has developed the Hero tray, a display tray for tall, slim beverage cartons
• A premium presentation box from Pollard Boxes is providing a new range from Hotel Chocolat with an air of indulgence and establishing it as a luxurious gift
• Flexible packaging with built-in antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outer packaging of fresh poultry has been developed by Parkside
• KM Packaging Services has extended its range of lidding films with the launch of a new resealing film, K Reseal, which can be opened and reclosed multiple times.