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ArticleProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for around €1.28 billion
ProAmpac has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for around €1.28 billion, subject to customary adjustments for debt and debt-like items, cash, and net working capital.
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ArticleMultiple fibre-based packaging types produced in parallel on automated line
PAPACKS, ICE Industrial Services, and Inmaco Solutions have unveiled PAPACKS Model S10: a patented production system designed to manufacture fibre-based bottles, containers, tubes, and other moulded parts, with a starting capacity of 10 million units.
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ArticleWeighPack Systems announces high-speed weigh filling system for rigid containers
WeighPack Systems has launched its High-Speed Rigid Container Weigh Filling System, said to deliver ‘unmatched’ performance, accuracy, and line integration. The system also aims to deliver ‘exceptional’ throughput and consistency for demanding production environments.
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ArticleAutopack targets reduced costs and manual effort with semi-automatic bucket system
Autopack has launched a semi-automatic bucket line aiming to improve efficiency for customers in sectors including food, household, pharmaceutical and personal care, eliminating the manual effort of separating and orientating empty buckets from a stack and reducing the initial cost compared to a fully automatic system.
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ArticleNearly 98% of own-brand Asda packaging is reported to be recyclable
Asda’s latest ESG report states that almost 98% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable, but acknowledges difficulties in sourcing high-quality plastic recyclate and keeping unpackaged products fresh as it pursues other targets.
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ArticleOld Bay seasoning returns to original tin packaging
The Old Bay seasoning brand has announced it is returning to its original tin packaging, replacing the current plastic packaging. Maintaining the same logo and design, the new tin will be available on shelves this month.
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ArticleEdible packaging film to dissolve in hot water while food cooks
NakedPak is developing an edible, food-grade packaging film that dissolves in hot water while a meal is cooked – all without impacting flavour or food safety.
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ArticleALPLA and NTCP seek ‘future-proof’ food-safe HDPE recycled material
ALPLA has revealed it is piloting a solvent-based process for food-safe recycled HDPE material in collaboration with independent technological institute NTCP, at a plant in Heerenveen, Netherlands.
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ArticleTaking a closer look at Babybel’s paper packaging roadmap
After revealing its intent to wrap all Babybel cheese snacks in paper by 2027 – a move expected to cut 60% of plastic per net and save 2500 tons of CO2 emissions – the Bel Group has elaborated on its repackaging process and future goals.
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ArticleThe ‘complex reality’ of reusable packaging in Europe
McDonald’s Corporation recently released a report detailing its opinions on the potential environmental, financial and operational impacts of introducing reusable packaging in some of its European restaurants. The company commissioned PwC UK to analyze the impacts of single-use and reusable packaging scenarios based on McDonald’s experience in certain European countries. In this edition of the Brief, we outline each scenario and highlight McDonald’s’ key claims, giving crucial insights into the world’s largest fast food chain’s opinions on reusable packaging.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: HUID’s paper-based packaging made from onion waste
HUID utilizes onion waste to create paper-based packaging such as moulded fibre and board products. The company was a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category. CEO Renuka Ramanujam tells us more about this entry.
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ArticleGraphic Packaging targets plastic reduction with rigid paperboard canister
Graphic Packaging has announced the launch of its Boardio recyclable rigid paperboard canister, designed as an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers and said to deliver a plastic reduction of more than 90% versus rigid containers.
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ArticleBW Packaging introduces multi-jaw flow wrapper for high seal integrity
BW Packaging has announced the launch of its Hayssen X850 multi-jaw flow wrapper, designed for cheese and other products that require high seal integrity at high speeds.
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ArticleAll Babybel cheese snacks to be packaged in paper by 2027
The Bel Group plans to package all its Babybel cheese snacks in responsibly sourced paper by 2027, aligning with its target to achieve 100% recyclable or home-compostable packaging by 2030.
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ArticleMcDonald’s Netherlands accused of breaking Dutch law with single-use cups
The Fair Resource Foundation alleges that McDonald’s Netherlands is violating the law by serving single-use cups on-site and charging reuse fees – all while generating negative publicity around reuse as a whole.
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ArticleCollaboration launched to bring PFAS-free coatings to Asian market
UK materials innovator Xampla has announced that it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro™ Coatings to Japan and other Asian countries.
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ArticleFilippo Berio launches new packaging design
Iconic olive oil brand Filippo Berio has unveiled a rebranded packaging design, with the aim of doubling down on its existing brand while also appealing to the modern consumer.
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Sponsored ContentNew from Ahlstrom: a lightweight, recyclable, heat-sealable barrier paper
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, we hear about an upcoming barrier paper from Ahlstrom – FSC-certified, recyclable, heat-sealable, and more. Florence Vidal, New Product Development engineer for Food Packaging, walks us through the details.
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ArticleRe:Water and Ball target retail, catering and hospitality sectors with new agreement
Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has announced a major five-year agreement with Ball, which will supply ‘tens of millions’ of bottles to support Re:Water’s growth in the retail, catering, and hospitality sectors.
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ArticleWhy does everyone hate sporks?
The spork is an infamous utensil, envisioned as a spoon-and-fork hybrid but widely mocked for its impracticality. Should we write it off entirely, or can we learn some valuable lessons from its poor reception? We answer these questions and more in this edition of the Brief.