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Global packaging trends
Market Intelligence agency, Mintel, has announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.
Plastic pallet supplier’s recycling pledge
Goplasticpallets.com, “The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company”, has pledged to recycle every plastic pallet and plastic box it supplies to customers.
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
SIG first in beverage carton industry to launch paper straw
SIG is the first in the industry to offer a market-ready alternative to plastic straws, announcing today that a paper straw solution will be delivered to first customers in the first quarter of 2019.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
SternMaid installs new powder blender for optimised workflow
Contract manufacturer SternMaid has upgraded the equipment at its Wittenburg’s Plant 2 with a new powder blender.
Highland Spring’s eco bottle here to stay
Following a successful 2018 trial, Highland Spring’s eco bottle will launch this January with a nationwide retailer roll out.
Truly Yours launches Grab & Go granola/yogurt combo in Europe
A new grab and go granola/yogurt snack pack has been launched onto the European market by Irish company Truly Yours.
Nestlé accelerates action to tackle plastic waste
Last year, Nestlé committed to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a particular focus on avoiding plastic-waste, and has now laid out its plans to achieve it. Nestlé, who owns more than 2,000 brands, has pledged to phase out all plastics that are not recyclable or are hard to recycle […]
Corona trials plastic-free six pack rings
Beer brand Corona will be trialing its plastic-free six pack rings in Mexico this year, as part of its mission with Parley for the Oceans to provide the industry with eco-friendly packaging.
Berlin Packaging opens new mega warehouse in California
Berlin Packaging, a supplier of plastic, glass and metal containers and closures, has opened a new mega-warehouse in Ontario, California.
2018’s biggest beverage trends from GlobalData
Research by Jonathan Davison, Beverage Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has identified the defining beverage market trends in 2018.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé creates research institute for packaging to accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé has announced it is creating an Institute of Packaging Sciences, which will be dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news.