All Article articles – Page 196
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ArticleRFID: Traceability in a globalized supply chain
In an increasingly complex global supply chain, how can technologies such as RFID and blockchain support security , safety and sustainability from producer to end consumer?
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ArticleExclusive: Coca-Cola unveils prototype bottle made from 100% plant-based sources
The Coca-Cola Company today revealed its first prototype bottle made from 100% plant-based plastic (bPET).
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ArticleGreiner Pacakging re-develops resealable lid for dairy packaging
Greiner Packaging offers a range of two-in-one sealing and re-closable lids designed for direct-printed, sleeved and K3 cardboard-plastic combination packaging solutions, which it says is its unique selling point in Czechian and Slovakian markets.
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ArticleFinnish dog food brand relaunches with Mondi monomaterial packaging
Mondi announces its monomaterial packaging developed for Hau-Hau Champion, a dog food brand from Prima Pet Premium Oy of the Vafo Group, which it says replaces unrecyclable plastic packs while offering high barrier protection and resealability.
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ArticleNEXTLOOPP unveils results of tracer-based sorting trials
NEXTLOOP, the PP recycling project led by Nextek Limited, has announced that its trial to sort food-grade plastic packaging waste using a label marker achieved 99.9% sorting purity at maximum production speed.
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ArticleECMA predicts long lead-times and price hikes for cartonboard industry
According to a report from the European Carton Makers Association, an increase in the sale of food and beverage packaging has escalated demand for folding cartons during 2021, but both suppliers and convertors are facing supply chain bottlenecks.
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ArticleNewly released app aims to simplify and reward recycling
Released earlier this month in the UK, Scrapp aims to make recycling simple by informing consumers which packaging is recyclable in their location.
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ArticlePrimary packaging innovation for e-commerce
Elisabeth Skoda looks at just a small selection of notable developments of primary packaging geared towards e-commerce.
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ArticleRobotic handling introduced to Agr International’s quality measurement system
The Gawis 4D from Agr International is now configured with the AF robotic handling system, which the company says can maximise laboratory throughput while achieving high measurement precision for preforms and bottles.
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ArticleBerry bpi adds recycled content to film range
Berry bpi packaging solutions announces that it has incorporated up to 50% recycled content into its NorDiVent form, fill and seal (FFS) film, reportedly without any compromise in overall strength and moisture protection performance.
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ArticleStop selling smart machines — start selling outcomes
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, Rockwell Automation discusses how companies can deliver incremental digital value to customers with OEMs.
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ArticleNew biopharmaceutical closures from DuPont
DuPont announces its DuPont Liveo Pharma Bottle Closures, one-piece stoppers and tubings made from silicone, which will complement its existing overmoulded assembly portfolio for biopharmaceutical applications.
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ArticleEuropean Patent Office reports on the future of plastic recycling and bioplastics
A report released today by the EPO suggests Europe and the US account for over half of worldwide patenting activity in the plastic recycling and bioplastic industries, with the cosmetic and detergent segments emerging as front runners for innovation.
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ArticleMcDonald’s and Essity collaborate on paper cup recycling scheme
Essity’s Tork brand and its logistics partner HAVI will oversee a recycling project that involves turning beverage, milkshake, and ice cream cups from McDonald’s into hygiene paper, with the pilot scheme taking place in Germany.
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ArticleKraft Heinz outlines progress towards sustainable packaging targets in new report
In its 2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) report, Kraft Heinz outlines the progress it has made so far to reach its target of using 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
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ArticleNew ‘compostable’ takeaway range from Seal Packaging to be launched in sandwich bars
Seal Packaging has announced what it claims is a home compostable and sustainable takeaway food packaging range, which will be distributed by Tri-Star Packaging while Birley Sandwiches in London will be the first location to use the product.
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ArticleCoca-Cola collaboration represents ‘significant milestone’ for commercial viability of plant-based plastic
The collaboration announced today between The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology, and UPM seeks to scale up and increase the efficiency of a technology that converts second-generation biomass into plant-based bMEG.
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ArticleThe Week in Brief: 11th-15th October
In this week’s biggest packaging-related stories, the French Government announced a ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables, Metsä Board unveiled a new paperboard lid, and RaboResearch unpacked the future of advanced recycling.
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How to abandon the brown box and embrace sustainability in the supply chain
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, ORBIS introduces its PlastiCorr® solution, a replacement for single-use fibre corrugated boxes that retains the same protective properties while offering a reduced environmental impact.
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ArticleSyntegon: Blister meets Paper wins German Packaging Award
Syntegon discusses its paper blister packaging developed in partnership with Huhtamaki, which was given the German Packaging Award for the “Sustainability” category, in our latest Innovation Spotlight.