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ArticleCoffee pods have lower carbon footprint than filter coffee, according to new study
A new study has suggested that coffee pods result in fewer greenhouse gas emissions throughout their life cycle than those of filter, French press, and instant coffees.
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ArticleAIPIA announces dates for 2023 World Congress in Amsterdam
AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, in conjunction with its partner Packaging Europe, has confirmed that the next World Congress will take place on the 14th and 15th of November at the Beurs van Berlage in central Amsterdam.
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ArticleAmcor acquires MDK to expand medical device packaging portfolio in Asia Pacific region
Amcor has announced its acquisition of MDK, a Shanghai-based provider of medical device packaging, in an effort to complement its existing portfolio on the Chinese market.
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ArticleIoT sensor-based blockchain technology provides NFT authentication via smartphone
During the recent CES show in Las Vegas, Authena AG, a leading provider of NFT ownership certificates and ‘phygital’ authentication at the single SKU level introduced M3TA™, which provides authenticity and ownership certificates via NFTs associated with their physical twin.
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ArticleAsda to switch to ‘best before’ labels on own-brand yoghurt packaging in bid to lessen food waste
Asda is replacing the ‘use by’ date labels with ‘best before’ alternatives on over half of its own-brand yoghurts, a move intended to reduce food waste in the home.
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ArticleOn-pack QR codes will give full traceability of meat products sold online
A new traceability system that enables customers to use their smartphones to see where their whole cuts come from has been launched by online meat retailer Farmison & Co. The company, which is based in Yorkshire, UK, says its new system enables customers to see precisely where their meat originates and is part of its Farming the Future (FTF) programme.
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ArticleUber and Visa launch programme to provide $1 million to small food establishments switching to sustainable packaging
Uber and Visa are joining forces in a new programme designed to support qualifying small-to-medium-sized Uber Eats restaurants in their transitions towards sustainable packaging solutions with a $1 million fund.
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ArticleUnlocking the potential of chemical recycling
Chemical recycling – the potential benefits are huge, but what are the barriers standing in the way of increased uptake?
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ArticleYeo Valley replaces single-use lids with reusable alternative
Yeo Valley is introducing reusable lids for its 350g and 450g yoghurt tubs from January 2023, which will be available to consumers through the exchange of ‘Yeokens’ in an online loyalty scheme.
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ArticleCombining RFID and touchscreen technology enhances consumer experience
Longstanding AIPIA member SML Group, an end-to-end RFID specialist, recently announced a new partnership with Elo, a leading global supplier of interactive touchscreen solutions. By combining RFID technology with interactive touchscreen solutions, this partnership brings two technology solutions together, enabling retailers to enhance customer engagement and the overall user experience, they say.
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ArticleNoel Alimentaria to package sliced meat and plant-based food in Mondi’s paper-based trays
Mondi is working alongside Noel Alimentaria to repackage its sliced meat and plant-based food products in a recyclable, paper-based tray and reduce the company’s plastic consumption.
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ArticleEuropean Parliament proposes ban on plastic waste exports to developing countries
The European Parliament has given its backing to a new law that would ban exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries, and phase out the export of plastic waste to OECD countries within 4 years.
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ArticlePureCycle Technologies to open its first European PP recycling facility in Belgium
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. has announced its intent to build its first European polypropylene recycling facility at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ NextGen District facility in Belgium with an expected annual capacity of 59,000 metric tons.
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ArticleHolyGrail 2.0 to launch pilot in French market, marking a new project phase
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative has entered its next project phase, in which its digital watermarking technology will be tested for such features as detection, ejection, and purity at three industrial-level testing facilities in France and Germany.
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ArticleNew security seal provides tamper evidence for syringe needles
Needle-Trap, a unique label with integrated needle protection from pharma label specialists Schreiner MediPharm, has been complemented by a completely new security feature, says the company.
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ArticleSustainaPac and PulPac endeavour to bring Dry Molded Fiber food service packaging to North America
SustainaPac LLC has joined PulPac’s licensee network and now hopes to utilise the latter’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and produce single-use food service packaging products for the North American quick service restaurant market.
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ArticleThe Sustainability Awards 2023 is open for submissions!
The most serious, rigorous and prestigious international competition for sustainability in packaging is back for another year. Click to learn more about how you can take part.
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ArticleBillerud CEO Christoph Michalski on its growth strategy investments in the US and Norway
“I look forward to taking on the challenge of developing BillerudKorsnäs to reach its full potential,” said Christoph Michalski, CEO of Billerud, when taking up the post in the summer of 2020. Lots has happened since he got started – the major acquisition of Verso in the United States is one example, and the recently announced partnership with Viken Skog in Norway another. Sitting down with Bo Wallteg – editor-in-chief at nord emballage (where this article originally appeared) – over lunch at HK, Michalski elaborated on his thoughts on the US and Norway and what awaits around the corner.
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ArticleNGOs unite to create knowledge exchange network and pursue eradication of plastic pollution
The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Plastics Initiative and WRAP have announced a collaboration set to share knowledge between their global initiatives and encourage global progress in combating plastic pollution.
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ArticleMitsubishi HiTec Paper introduces premium matt papers for label applications in expansion of inkjet paper range
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has updated its jetscript range of matt inkjet papers to improve print quality, including two new premium papers specifically implemented as face materials for label applications.