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ArticleHydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
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ArticleIconic Packs: Heinz’ ketchup bottle
First introduced in 1876, Heinz’ tomato ketchup bottle has become instantly recognisable on shelf due to its clear colour and upside-down design – but it has been through many changes of shape, material and cap to get to where it is today. In this installment of our Iconic Packs series, we take a look at the history of the bottle, from the glass bottles of the late 18th and early 19th centuries to the 1980s squeezable bottle and introduction of the Balaton cap in 2023, replacing non-recyclable flip top caps.
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ArticleAmcor and Alter Eco collaborate on recyclable paper-based chocolate packaging
Amcor has partnered with French snack producer Alter Eco on a paper-based and reduced weight packaging solution for its 200 gram chocolate range, said to be recyclable where recycling streams exist.
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ArticleA status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper into the implications of smaller portion sizes, pharmaceutical safety practices versus circular packaging initiatives, supply chain traceability, and more.
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ArticleSmartSolve launches bio-based substrate for consumer-packaged goods
SmartSolve has introduced its PureNil 0 packaging substrate, said to be a 100% bio-based and flushable material designed to replace single-use plastics in consumer-packaged goods.
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ArticleSqueezy mayo bottle sales surge after Hellmann’s partners with the NBA
After a three-year partnership with the National Basketball Association, Hellmann’s Brazil reports that its squeezy bottles of flavoured mayonnaise – each variant associated with an NBA team – experienced an eight-fold rise in sales and a twelve-fold increase in value.
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ArticleRowse Honey undergoes ‘modern’ and ‘natural’ label redesign with Coveris
Coveris has helped Rowse Honey update its premium Manuka Honey range with uncoated substrates, brightly-coloured hot foils, and radio frequency security – all in pursuit of a modern visual identity and premium shelf presence.
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ArticleChemco Group commissions food-grade rPET recycling facility in Gujarat
Indian plastic packaging manufacturer Chemco Group has announced it has commissioned a food-grade rPET recycling facility in Sanand, Gujarat, designed to offer end-to-end bottle-to-bottle recycling at an industrial scale.
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ArticleCirrec sorts three billion recycled food-grade PET trays with AI system
Faerch company Cirrec is using an AI-based system to sort PET trays from household recycling into a food-grade stream – claiming to sort 60,000 tonnes of plastic and over three billion trays annually.
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ArticleStreamlined Gü packaging design aims to catch the eye and restore brand DNA
Gü’s dessert packaging has undergone a global redesign, spearheaded by strategy and branding agency Derek&Eric, to improve consumer navigation and shelf appeal.
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ArticleHeinz simplifies dipping on-the-go with built-in ketchup compartment
The Kraft Heinz Company has developed a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment, designed for on-the-go consumption.
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ArticleSabert launches food packaging made from bagasse fibre in Europe, UK and Ireland
Sabert Corporation Europe has launched its PULPUltra food packaging solution across Europe and the UK & Ireland, designed for for fresh ready-to-eat dishes, hot foods and made from over 95% bagasse fibres.
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ArticleM&S takes on ultra-processed foods with reduced ingredients on front labels
Marks & Spencer is responding to backlash against ultra-processed foods and previous criticism of its on-label transparency by displaying its stripped-back ingredient lists on the front label of its packaging.
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ArticleSerele Super ‘eliminates ten million plastic trays’ with switch to recyclable fibre-based punnets
DS Smith has announced its partnership with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace ten million of its plastic packages with recyclable, fibre-based and FSC certified corrugated cardboard solutions.
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ArticleOrganic spices packaged in recyclable pouches made from agricultural waste
One.Five is helping Foodie & Friends package its organic spices in recyclable barrier packaging made from agricultural residues – a move set to generate 30% less CO2 than petroleum-based polypropylene films.
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ArticleSeven in ten visually impaired consumers struggle to read food labels
83% of visually impaired consumers find information on food packaging difficult or impossible to access, according to GS1 UK, while only 22% believe that accessibility currently factors into packaging design at all – and 78% believe more could be done.
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ArticleGlobal food waste to cost $540 billion by 2026, Avery Dennison cautions
New data from Avery Dennison indicates that food waste will cost businesses a total of $540 billion (€462,099,299,760) in 2026, with insufficient supply chain visibility playing a major role.
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ArticleLimited-edition Chick-fil-A cups offer chance to win one year of meals
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Chick-fil-A is rolling out limited-edition retro packaging – and offering consumers the chance to win a year’s worth of free meals if they purchase one of 3,000 golden cups.
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ArticleNotpla returns to Imperial College to deploy seaweed packaging across campus
Notpla has joined forces with Imperial College London to roll out seaweed-based packaging across the university’s catering operations.
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Article2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for consumers with reading challenges, visual or hearing impairments, and more.