All Beverages articles – Page 23
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ArticleSmurfit-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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ArticleDow 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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ArticleAn 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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ArticleThe 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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ArticleThe 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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ArticleSIG 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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Article‘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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleUnilever 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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PodcastThe 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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ArticleNext 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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ArticleLow-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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ArticleFibre-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.
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ArticleAbsolut on its aim to develop a fully bio-based and recyclable bottle
The Absolut Company is expanding into fibre technology through its collaboration with paper bottle company Paboco.
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ArticleGentlebrand matches label material with beverage flavour for new bottle concept
Gentlebrand unveils the Aroma beverage bottle concept featuring an organic paper label that is attached the neck of the bottle without adhesive for easier separation and recycling, and contains seeds that match the flavour of the beverage.
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ArticleTetra Pak and Appetite Creative collaborate on AR enabled beverage carton
Tetra Pak and digital experiences studio Appetite Creative have unveiled a milk carton for the Swiss brand Emmi good day, which apparently uses augmented reality (AR) via smart packaging to encourage customers to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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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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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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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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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.