All Flexibles articles – Page 14
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ArticleValue chain collaboration produces recyclable PE pouch with high-barrier properties
A value chain collaboration between ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, Siegwerk, and Windmöller & Hölscher has reportedly resulted in a fully recyclable, high-barrier PE pouch with similar properties to its multi-material laminated alternatives.
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ArticleChevron Phillips Chemical and Charter Next Generation bring extruded film made of chemically recycled PE to US market
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Charter Next Generation are set to produce overwrap film with the former’s chemically recycled Marlex Anew Circular Polyethylene, intending to package fresh produce, e-commerce deliveries, and more.
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ArticleMars Petcare and collaborators aim to collect and recycle flexible food packaging in the Philippines
Mars Petcare, Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) and Pet Express have launched a collection and recycling scheme for mixed post-consumer flexible pet food packaging in the Philippines.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Trends in flexible packaging and adhesives
Flexible packaging offers great functionality, but also faces some sustainability challenges. Justine Hanlon, H.B. Fuller’s Global Marketing Manager for flexible materials, discusses the latest developments and innovations in flexible packaging and adhesives and takes a look at what to expect in the year to come with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleEyeC aims for precision with new print inspection system compatible with flexible packaging
EyeC is introducing its ProofRunner Wide Web to its portfolio in a bid to achieve precise print inspection in wide web applications for flexible packaging at any press speed.
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ArticleCamvac launches high-barrier foil alternative in bid to shorten and strengthen supply chain
Camvac has announced the release of Camfoil – a flexible, multi-layer, metallised laminate utilising the company’s patented barrier coating technology to replace standard foils.
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ArticleSirane announces ‘world first’ ovenable packaging printed with water-based inks
Sirane has released a range of ovenable films and pouches printed with water-based inks in a reported first for the packaging industry.
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ArticleMespack and Hoffer launch spout and cap closure made of monolayer material, utilising ‘20% less’ plastic
Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have announced the market launch of the P-15 spout and cap for stand-up pouches – now designed to be compatible with both monolayer materials and Mespack’s horizontal form-fill-seal machines.
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ArticleRecyClass updates Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols
RecyClass has updated its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols in line with recent developments in packaging features and recycling technologies.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles targets growth in India through new joint venture agreement
Constantia Flexibles has signed a joint venture agreement with Premji Invest and S.B. Packagings to expand its business and operations in various packaging sectors and create value in the Indian market.
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ArticleIshida Europe launches VFFS bagmaker aiming to increase speed, flexibility, and energy efficiency
Ishida Europe’s new INSPIRA Box Motion vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker is set to facilitate a lower-cost and flexible operation process for snacks manufacturers – also utilising 17% less energy in operation and 25% less on standby than previous models, according to the company.
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PodcastThe brand owner’s packaging perspective - KIND
KIND, part of the Mars family, has announced that it is utilising materials sourced from advanced recycling to package its snack bars, aiming to reduce the amount of virgin plastics in its packaging portfolio.
Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Liz Jacobsen, who is global technical sustainability director at KIND to discuss how the development of the material, the challenges and opportunities around creating recyclable packaging from recycled materials, and KIND’s wider sustainability strategies. -
ArticleAmcor releases recyclable forming films for meat and dairy that offer ‘80% carbon footprint reduction’
Amcor has unveiled its recyclable PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films with memory retention technology for meat, fish, and dairy products – which it says can lower carbon footprints by 80% in comparison with existing PA and PE films.
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ArticleJBM Packaging unveils customisable paper pack featuring biodegradable film window made from renewable fibres
JBM Packaging has launched EcoView, a plastic-free, windowed paper pack which uses a clear biodegradable film made from wood and cotton-seed fibres.
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ArticleWhat’s on the innovation horizon for 2023?
As we look forward to interpack 2023, it’s time to cast an eye over the innovation agenda for the coming year – and beyond. Victoria Hattersley spoke to Patrick Poitevin, former Principal Scientist at Mondelez International and founder of Advisory4Pack, and James Harmer of Cambridge Design Partnership, to get their insights into where we can expect to look for the ‘next big things’.
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ArticleAIMPLAS produces flexible plastic packaging from used coffee grounds
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has manufactured a plastic film from used coffee grounds to be used in flexible packaging applications in the wider pursuit of converting urban biowaste at scale.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging and food waste
Martina Wagner, Constantia Flexibles’ Group Sustainability Manager, discusses the sustainability potential and challenges of flexible packaging and its role when it comes to preventing food waste with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleBASF and StePac announce chemically recycled flexible packaging set to preserve fresh produce
BASF and StePac have reportedly created a contact-sensitive packaging solution for the preservation of fresh produce, making use of BASF’s ChemCycling technology to facilitate the production of Ultramid Ccycled polyamide 6 for StePac’s Xgo Circular series. StePac was recently awarded REDcert certification to incorporate Ultramid Ccycled ...
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ArticleAIMPLAS set to produce bio-based nanomaterials for food packaging in EU-funded project
AIMPLAS has announced that its reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for food packaging and agricultural solutions as part of the BIOMAC project.
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ArticleMULTIVAC unveils steam flushing system to vacuum pack hot food
MULTIVAC has launched its new SFP Light steam flushing system, set to enable the immediate vacuum packing of hot food without cooling it beforehand – a process said to save energy and extend the product’s shelf life.