All Beverages articles – Page 17
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Tetra Pak introduces caps with recycled content to cartons
Tetra Pak and Elvir have collaborated on carton packaging that uses a cap integrating certified recycled polymers, which will be manufactured by Tetra Pak in France and used by the Elvir cream brand, Elle & Vire.
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The elastic band solution shrinking plastic bottles and expanding recycling efficiency
ECOAMS PLANET’s Bakbuk solution uses a recyclable elastic band to shrink PET beverage bottles, reportedly reducing the volume by 80% and lowering the transit time and expenditure associated with recycling for both consumers and companies.
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European beverage industry calls for mandate to secure closed supply of recycled PET
Key organisations from the European beverage industry have warned against the downcycling of PET from beverage bottles and called on the European Commission to mandate a ‘first refusal’ policy for recycled materials to enable a circular economy.
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SIG set to source renewable energy directly through wind power
SIG has announced that it will use real-time wind power at its carton production sites in Germany, as it seeks to expand its renewable energy capacity with more direct sources.
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Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags
Parkside has developed compostable packaging with “enhanced” barrier properties for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bag portfolio.
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Suntory to introduce 100% plant-based PET bottle prototypes
Suntory Group has today announced a prototype PET bottle made from 100% plant-based materials, which will be used for the company’s Orangina brand in Europe and Suntory Tennensui mineral water brand in Japan.
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Literary twist for Gentlebrand special edition wine packaging
Gentlebrand will mark the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death with a special edition wine range, called Curtai, which features illustrations on the packaging to take consumers on “a journey to discover The Divine Comedy”.
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Smurfit-Kappa launches new thermo-laminated film for bag-in-box portfolio
The Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Ibi facility in Spain has started the production of bags with a new thermo-laminated metallised film, M-Compact 77, which the company says is a more sustainable option.
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Dow launches PCR shrink film for bottled water with Lotte
Dow and Lotte Chilsung Co. have collaborated on a new collation shrink film (CSF) for bottled water made from material containing 20% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
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An expert view on Coca-Cola’s new 100% plant-based bottle
Is Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle really better for the environment than PET alternatives? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as you might think, says Mario Grimau, a polymer engineer and materials science specialist at SPRING.
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The wine packaging that can be repurposed into a bird box
We spoke to David Ferreira, winemaker at Companhia das Lezírias, to find out more about the Tyto Alba Wine range, which features a lightweight bottle housed inside a wooden box that is designed for reuse as a nesting box for birds.
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The inside story of Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle
Dana Breed, global R&D director of packaging and sustainability at the Coca-Cola Company, tells us more about the R&D process that led to the creation of the company’s first-ever 100% plant-based bottle.
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SIG expands paper straw portfolio
SIG announces that it will add three new straws to its existing portfolio with the aim of increasing the number of alternatives to single-use plastic (SUP) plastic straws available to beverage manufacturers.
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‘Industry first’ virtual trials for lightweighting glass technology set to begin in January 2022
In January 2022, Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group, and EXXERGY will commence ‘virtual twin’ trials to test the use of an innovative coating technology that reportedly increases the strength and reduces the weight of glass bottles.
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New papers made from recycled wood-free fibres introduced by Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has announced three white, uncoated papers that it claims are made from 100% recycled fibres – an expansion of the company’s portfolio of post-consumer recycled materials for wine, spirits, food, and beverage labels.
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Unilever launches first-ever convenience store refill trial
Unilever has partnered with Co-op to launch two refill packaging store trials, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour towards refillable and reusable packaging in a convenience environment.
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The brand owner’s packaging perspective: Nestlé Waters
Philippe Gallard, Global Innovation Director at Nestlé Waters, discusses trends and recent developments from recyclability and reusability to different packaging materials with Elisabeth Skoda.
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Next generation family-sized aseptic carton announced by SIG
SIG unveils its new family-size aseptic carton pack, combivita, which it says is aimed at busy consumers and offers on-shelf differentiation, flexibility in the filing process, and sustainability features for brands.
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Low-density polyolefin sleeve from CCL offers recycling boost for PP dairy cups
CCL introduces a low-density polyolefin sleeve for PP dairy cups as part of its EcoFloat portfolio, which it says is certified as fully recyclable.
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Fibre-based beverage solution in development from Rottneros and KAPSU
Rottneros and KAPSU announce joint partnership to develop and produce what it claims is a plastic-free beverage solution, using fibre from local certified forests for the drink mixes.