All Food articles
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ArticleSiegwerk expands packaging coatings with Allinova acquisition
Siegwerk has signed a contract to purchase Allinova, a specialty chemicals company with a portfolio including water-based dispersions, wax emulsions and adhesives.
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ArticleMondelēz International and Tesco trial reduced plastic for Cadbury Crunchie multipacks
Snack company Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative to reduce plastic packaging on Cadbury Crunchie multipacks, reducing the outer packaging by 60% per pack.
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ArticleHandle with care: unboxing the PPWR - opportunities and threats for the food industry
In this article Michael Nieuwesteeg, Helen Crowe and Serra Anker from NVC take a look at the upcoming legal requirements, standards and legislation for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and examine the opportunities and threats for the food industry.
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ArticleKP Snacks reduces plastic thickness for Butterkist and Hula Hoops multipacks
KP Snacks has announced it has reduced the plastic gauge (thickness) in the multipack outer packaging for its Butterkist and Hula Hoops brands, aiming to lower its environmental footprint without compromising on quality or freshness.
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ArticleSun Grape California targets plastic reduction with new bag
Sun Grape California has introduced a new Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDOPE) grape bag, said to reduce the use of traditional plastics by utilizing a recyclable, mono-material film.
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ArticleEU-backed scheme researching new cleaning methods for recycled plastics
AIMPLAS is leading an innovative research project researching new cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled plastic, with the aim of enabling its safe reuse in food contact applications.
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ArticleSabert aims to reinforce paperboard offering with Colpac acquisition
Sabert has announced its acquisition of Colpac, a UK-based manufacturer of paperboard packaging solutions for the food-to-go foodservice and industrial markets.
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ArticleBurts Snacks cuts down on virgin plastic with 55% PCR crisp packets
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
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Sponsored ContentThe future of multipack banding solutions with ATS-Tanner’s CEO Serge Tanner
ATS-Tanner CEO Serge Tanner dives deeper into TruePaper, its recyclable paper band with a water-based bonding agent, as well as the sustainability credentials of its plastic solutions in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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From our sponsorsFluoZero®: YUTOECO’s PFAS-free solution to oil resistance in moulded fibre packaging
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, senior R&D engineer Jerome Zhang presents YUTOECO’s FluoZero® technology, said to protect moulded fibre against grease and oil without relying on PFAS.
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ArticleSonoco provides 88% recyclable paper can for Crunchips Stackers
Sonoco has partnered with Lorenz Snack-World to provide a rigid paper can for its Crunchips Stackers snacks, designed to be easier to recycle while ensuring the quality and durability consumers expect.
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ArticleCoveris’ paper-based punnet packaging used for Metis plums
Coveris has collaborated with the Metis plums brand to debut its new LinerlessLid and punnet packaging in Tesco, aiming to align quality, environmental responsibility and consumer appeal.
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ArticleCadbury Bournville launches refreshed packaging design
Cadbury Bournville has revealed a new design across its range, aiming to stand out on shelf and make dark chocolate more accessible by taking a tongue-in-cheek approach to the ‘perceived pretentiousness’ often associated with dark chocolate.
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ArticlePAPACKS to debut recyclable fibre bottle at Pack Expo Las Vegas
PAPACKS plans to introduce its Fibre-Bottle to the North American marketplace at Pack Expo Las Vegas, said to be a plastic-free, fully recyclable solution suitable for replacing traditional plastic containers in a wide variety of applications.
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ArticleStrawberries from Delhaize sold in cardboard boxes with extra QR information
Delhaize is repackaging its Belgian strawberries in cardboard boxes and intends to save 17,000kg of plastic by the end of this year, with an on-pack QR code providing further information and recipes.
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ArticleBunzl UK & Ireland and Huhtamaki provide food boxes with plant-based coating
In collaboration with plant-based materials company Xampla, Bunzl UK & Ireland has announced the addition of Huhtamaki’s Morro coated ‘Taste’ hot food boxes to its range of food service packaging.
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ArticleMars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS
Mars has launched a recyclable mono-material pouch for its WHISKAS pet food brand in the UK and Germany, said to reduce the packaging’s carbon footprint by 46%.
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ArticleTransparent, recyclable glassine window for paper packs designed by SiOPack
SiOPack claims to have developed a fully recyclable, food-safe, and plastic-free packaging window made from paper – a move hoped to reduce plastic waste without compromising on product visibility.
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ArticleOrigin Materials and Royal Hordijk mass-produce PET bottle caps for recycling
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging have teamed up to mass-produce PET bottle caps, aiming to streamline recycling and promote circularity.
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ArticleSHARPAK and OSY Group announce partnership for soft fruit packaging
SHARPAK has agreed on a commercial partnership with OSY Group to apply its food technology to soft fruit packaging, aiming to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.