All Food articles – Page 10
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ArticlePepsiCo boosts recycled content by 15% and cuts 5% of virgin plastic in 2024
In its 2024 ESG Summary, PepsiCo reports a 15% increase in recycled plastic across its primary packaging in key markets between 2023 and 2024, as well as a 5% reduction in virgin plastic tonnage.
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ArticleTIPA and Bio4Pack announce certified home compostable label for fresh produce
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have launched a new ‘certified home compostable’ label for fresh produce, suitable for a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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ArticlePatented PET closure from Nviro1 aspires for mono-material pack recycling
Nviro1’s new, patented PET closure is designed to be recycled with the bottle or jar it is attached to – negating the need to separate components – and to reduce microplastic shedding.
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ArticleUPM and Royal Vassen develop recyclable, fibre-based barrier papers
UPM Specialty Papers and Royal Vassen have collaborated to create ‘recyclable and food-safe’ barrier paper solutions for various end-use applications, designed to address requirements including oxygen and moisture barrier properties.
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ArticleBertolli unveils 100% rPET bottle
Bertolli has launched a 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle for its olive oil, aiming to reduce virgin plastics use and environmental impact.
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ArticleMispackaged ice cream recalled as undeclared nuts risk allergic reactions
Blue Bell Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of its ice cream after it was mistakenly distributed in another flavour’s packaging, resulting in undeclared health risks for consumers with nut allergies.
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ArticleGoodbye, soy sauce fish!
As reported by ABC, South Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority will enforce a ban on the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce containers sold in on-the-go sushi portions from September. This is the latest move in a line of crackdowns on plastic packaging components, and businesses found to violate the rule will be subject to warnings and fines.
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ArticleTwo resealable, mono-material sealing cup lids revealed by Greiner
Greiner Packaging has revealed its Click On and Click In sealing lids, designed to facilitate a mono-material, resealable, and recyclable pack that extends shelf life and reduces CO2 across the value chain.
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ArticleUnilever Thailand and SCG Chemicals partner on recycled Knorr packaging
Unilever Thailand and SCG Chemicals (SCGC) have collaborated to create food-grade recycled packaging for the Knorr Professional brand, developed using advanced recycling technology from SCGC’s GREEN POLYMER.
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ArticleBlossom Hill and partners present fibre-based, linerless tray for apricots
Blossom Hill has adopted a fibre-based, linerless packaging format for its apricots – said to be a fully recyclable, PFAS-free alternative to plastic clamshells and backing paper.
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ArticleEver since the Covid boom years, demand for paper packaging has slumped – why?
We’re over halfway through 2025, and this was supposed to be the bounce-back year for the paper packaging sector, which saw a drop in demand post-COVID. But this hasn’t been the case. Neil Osment, managing director of packaging market research company NOA, explores why.
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ArticleFreshInset aims to preserve fruit quality with active packaging complex
FreshInset claims that a study of its Vidre+ complex revealed it can ‘transform’ clamshell or any other packaging into an active packaging solution, able to preserve the freshness of cherries for longer.
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ArticleFirst pyrolysis oil recycled from mixed waste at Plastic Energy’s Dutch plant
At its Geleen facility, Plastic Energy has converted hard-to-recycle post-consumer plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for the production of food-contact packaging, medical plastics, and more.
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ArticleSour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene available at Aldi
Sour cream cups containing 30% recycled polystyrene, developed by INEOS Styrolution and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, are now available from ALDI SÜD stores across Germany.
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ArticleModified atmosphere pallet shrouds to keep berries fresh from farms to shelves
StePacPPC’s polyamide-based, modified atmosphere, humidity-infused protective covers are designed to protect fresh berries in transit and storage while keeping plastic consumption at a minimum.
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ArticleProAmpac launches polyolefin-based platform for chunk cheese applications
ProAmpac has announced the commercial launch of its ProActive Recycle-Ready polyolefin-based platform, developed for high-speed chunk cheese applications and said to offer ‘exceptional’ performance without compromising shelf life.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: Beontag’s RFID food packaging tag
In our latest Finalist Interview ahead of the Sustainability Awards - taking place at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht this November - we spoke to Beontag about its entry in the Pre-Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category; its UHF RFID food packaging tag, said to be microwave and dishwasher compliant.
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ArticleRecyclable paperboard MAP tray for fresh meat revealed by Graphic Packaging
Graphic Packaging International’s PaperSeal Pressed modified atmosphere paperboard tray claims to reduce plastic content by around 85% compared to conventional alternatives and facilitate end-of-life recyclability.
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ArticleVetain utilises Sonoco’s paper-end can for vegan protein products
Vegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
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ArticleCoveris launches mono-material tortilla wrap packaging
Coveris has launched its MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging for tortilla wraps, a mono-material solution designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed material thermoforming substrates while maintaining a long shelf life.