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ArticleCapri Sun unveils limited-edition Big Pouch format
Capri Sun has revealed a limited-edition Big Pouch, said to be nine inches tall, twice as wide and hold roughly three times the amount of juice compared to a standard pouch.
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ArticleUnilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new PaperFlex Consortium, which aims to drive innovation in recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging.
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ArticleInverted cup from Amcor and Ge Wu An to serve wet pet food in one clean piece
Amcor and premium pet food brand Ge Wu An have unveiled Li Kou, an inverted cup designed to help consumers transfer wet food into a bowl in one clean piece.
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ArticleStahl introduces PPWR-compliant metallic coatings
Global specialty coatings provider Stahl has unveiled its Senoprint portfolio of metallic coatings, aiming to reduce waste and align with regulations including the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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ArticleBirch bark converted into moisture, grease and oxygen barrier for paper packs
Innomost has recycled birch bark from the forest industry into a barrier material for fibre-based packaging, functional coatings and adhesives – said to protect products against moisture, grease and oxygen.
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ArticleHuel serves high-protein ramen in plastic cup with separable cardboard wrap
Huel is using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups with a separable cardboard wrap for its High Protein Ramen Noodle Cups, aiming to reduce plastic consumption and unlock a convenient meal format for busy lifestyles.
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ArticleSun Chemical unveils direct food contact ink and water-based green pigment
Sun Chemical reveals its new direct food contact sheetfed ink for folding carton alongside a green pigment for its water-based ink portfolio – both designed to help brands comply with EU sustainability and food safety requirements.
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ArticleHow did bottle caps become the latest victim of the culture wars?
Tethered bottle caps are a hot topic once again. One of our journalists has taken a closer look at the controversy through a consumer lens, but The Guardian posits that the controversy reflects a broader accusation in EU politics: overregulation.
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ArticleResealable canister introduced by Mars to keep crackers fresh on the go
Mars Snacking has introduced a resealable canister for its Cheez-It and Club crackers, designed to help consumers keep the products fresh while eating on the go.
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ArticlePET beverage can with EcoFloat sleeve revealed by ALPLA and CCL Label
ALPLA and CCL Label have developed a stackable, recyclable PET beverage can with a full-body shrink sleeve – designed to be a ‘quickly scalable’ alternative to aluminium cans.
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ArticleThe Brief: how can multipurpose packaging contribute to sustainability?
In this edition of the Brief, we examine packaging deliberately designed to serve multiple purposes - such as cardboard packaging that can be made into furniture and gift packaging that locks together as puzzle pieces – and how it can contribute to sustainability through measures such as recyclable or reusable materials.
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ArticleIs it time to replace plastic cases for video games?
Recycling experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging video game publishers to reconsider using full-size plastic cases as the industry increasingly replaces physical discs with download codes.
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ArticleSelf-cooling can chills drinks at the push of a button and remains recyclable
deltaH Innovation’s self-cooling beverage can is designed to chill drinks at the push of a button while remaining both cost-effective and recyclable.
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Sponsored ContentThe growing role of advisory services in packaging manufacturing
According to Husky Technologies, end-to-end advisory services can help balance sustainability requirements, production capacity, and competitiveness at the business level. Sean Golzarian and Gianfranco Niso – director of Advisory Services and Business Manager of Factory Planning & Project Management, respectively – tell us more in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleMondelēz International replaces PET cookie trays with FSC-certified paper
Mondelēz International has announced it has replaced the rigid PET trays for its flagship European cookies range with FSC-certified paper trays, spanning over 115 cookie products across eight brands.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures and Rebhan reveal ‘glass-like’ PET cosmetics packaging
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan have partnered to develop ‘glass-like’ PET bottles for the beauty and personal care market, aiming to combine luxury aesthetics with enhanced recyclability.
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ArticleCoveris develops mono-material sleeve with 30% less material for Dr Beckmann
Coveris has unveiled its mono-material sleeve solution developed for Dr Beckmann, said to use around 30% less material than conventional shrink sleeves and help address current and evolving regulatory requirements.
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ArticleBubble tea brand embraces Greiner Packaging’s separable cup and sleeve
OMG Bubble Tea has adopted Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups – complete with a separable cardboard sleeve and tear tab – for its ready-to-drink, on-the-go beverages.
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ArticleOpalescence Whitening introduces pre-filled whitening trays
Teeth whitening brand Opalescence has introduced pre-filled Opalescence Go Advanced whitening trays, said to remove the need for an outer placement tray and reduce packaging waste.
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ArticleStahl introduces haptic coatings range for tactile finishes
Speciality coatings provider Stahl has announced its expanded Sensora portfolio of high-performance haptic coatings, with tactile finishes including soft, rubbery and textured.