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Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers create recyclable, grease-resistant paper
Solutions enabling paper to achieve unmatched barrier performance.
European packaging industry shifting to more sustainable options
Research with 150 sustainability and packaging experts across the UK, Italy, and Germany.
Essentra Tapes to demonstrate total tape solutions at ALL4PACK Paris
Essentra Tapes is set to showcase its product portfolio and launch a market-first at November’s international tradeshow for packaging and logistics
Mondi creates new sustainable alternative to plastic shrink wrap
Hug&Hold is a recyclable 100% paper-based solution, comprising two elements: a kraft paper sleeve and a corrugated clip
GEA’s vertical bagging solution takes centre stage at PPMA
Visitors will get to see a digital experience of the company’s choice of complete production lines.
MPE UK i4 upgrades to suit variety of applications
The fully automatic MPE i4 has the ability to be very quickly expanded or upsized.
Glass safest packaging for food, new research says
Study shows that glass is safest among the packaging materials as it has virtually no detected chemicals.
Fibre providers
The industry believes that by 2040 fibre-based packaging will approach circularity as technical development broadens its suitability for food packaging.
New industry alliance promotes the use of paper-based packaging
A new industry alliance to boost the contribution of paper-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy has been set up by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI).
Aluminium-free lid for Arla dairy products
Arla has utilised Walki’s paper-based lid material for its 175g Luonto+ yoghurt in Finland and for cottage cheese and crème fraiche in Sweden, to help consumers make more sustainable choices.
Tetra Pak surpasses 500 billion FSC labelled package milestone
Tetra Pak has now delivered more than 500 billion packages labelled with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo globally since 2007, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to promote responsible sourcing and contributing to a low-carbon circular economy.
Sales of disposable cups are set to rise
Global sales of disposable cups will total 600 billion units in 2019, representing a 3.3% increase from 2018, according to a latest research study from Future Market Insights.
Santa Maria tortillas save plastics with new packaging from Flextrus
Paulig, owner of the Santa Maria brand, has worked together with Flextrus, a member of AR Packaging, to develop packaging which protects its products while minimising its environmental impact.
Nestlé introduces paper wrapper for Yes! bars
Nestlé has relaunched its Yes! snack bars in a new recyclable paper wrapper. It is the first time a confectionery bar has been packaged in paper using a high-speed flow wrap technology.