packaging
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.
Supermarket unveils plastic-free range
The Thornton’s Budgens store in Belsize Park in North London has introduced a new plastic-free Unpackaged zone in a bid to cut plastic pollution in collaboration with environmental campaign group A Plastic Planet.
SIG launches new combiMaxx closure
SIG has launched its new combiMaxx closure, which offers consumers a new level of convenience
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Lact’Union presents new flavours of Promess drinking yogurt
French dairy co-operative Lact’Union Group has expanded its Promess ambient dairy drinking dessert with two new flavours: strawberry and banana.
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.