All Food articles – Page 12
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ArticleInnovia launches low-density film for ice cream flow wrap packaging
Innovia Films, a BOPP films producer, has announced its new white ‘ultra-low density’ film specifically engineered for ice cream flow wrap packaging.
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ArticleGreiner Packaging’s recyclable solution utilized for instant porridge brand
Food producer Symington’s has been using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cardboard-plastic solution for its Naked instant noodles since 2021, and is said to be the ‘first UK food producer’ to move its Oatburst instant porridge brand to Greiner Packaging’s K3 r100 self-separating, designed-for-recycling variant.
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ArticleReusable glass bottle and SaaS software among German Packaging Awards winners
Holzmanufaktur Liebich’s handmade wooden box for Jägermeister liqueur, sykell’s cloud-based SaaS software for returnable packaging, dotch’s reusable glass bottle for edible oils, and many more have been named as winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024.
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ArticleCarmencita and ITC Packaging partner for new paprika packaging
Spanish companies Carmencita and ITC Packaging have collaborated to produce new paprika packaging with light barrier properties and a two-sided flip top cap, designed to ‘revolutionize’ spice shelves in stores.
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ArticleU.S. Government unveils landmark plastic pollution strategy
As the United States’ presidential election looms, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced its intent to phase out all single-use plastics across US federal government agencies by 2035 and all single-use plastic products in foodservice, packaging, and events by 2027.
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ArticleAkzoNobel launches a new range of PVC-free and bisphenol-free coatings for cans
AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings has launched the SecurshieldTM 500 Series PVC-free and bisphenol-free (BPXni) internal coating for easy-open food cans.
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ArticleBrands guided towards renewable plastics as Neste and Mitsubishi join forces
Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation have entered a strategic partnership seeking to develop value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for Japanese brands – an effort hoped to defossilize supply chains in the food and beverage, apparel, and consumer electronics sectors.
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ArticleKraft Heinz condiments to be sold in 100% rPET packs in Plastipak collaboration
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz have announced their intent to transition Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip containers into a 100% rPET design in a bid to eliminate around 14 million pounds of virgin plastic and reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleMicrocapsule technology trial to preserve nutrients in dairy products
In partnership with Yili Innovation Centre Europe, Xampla will test and validate its microscopic natural polymer capsules for preserving vitamins and nutrients in milk, cheese, yoghurt, and other dairy products.
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ArticleAmcor and Lorenz Snacks collaborate on ‘recycle-ready’ snack packaging
Amcor has collaborated with Lorenz Snacks to launch new ‘recycle-ready’ packaging for its Lentil Coated Peanuts product, which has a reported 51% carbon footprint reduction.
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ArticleBerry launches closed system for improved safety and liquid dispensing
Berry has introduced a range of closures and couplings which can be used in conjunction with its Politainer combi pack, designed to provide a closed system for safe dispensing of sensitive liquids without coming into contact with air.
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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast receives ‘world-first’ RecyClass Traceability Certification with new closed loop module
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) claims it has become the first food packaging business to receive RecyClass’ Traceability Certification with a module focused on closed loop for its recycled PET (rPET) at its production site in Pravia, Spain.
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ArticleCoca-Cola, Starbucks, and PepsiCo lead city-wide trial of default reusable cups
The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Starbucks, and other big brands are collaborating with Closed Loop Partners to roll out reusable cups as default takeaway packaging across restaurants in Petaluma, California, and encourage consumers to reuse their beverage containers.
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ArticleIndustry partners announce research project for safety of recycled food packaging film
Together with 11 industrial partners, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is planning to investigate the safety of recycled PE and PP film for use in food contact applications through the new ‘Flex Forward’ research project.
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ArticleHemp-based packaging plant envisioned in PAPACKS and Wandarra partnership
In a strategic partnership, ag-tech solutions firm Wandarra will utilize PAPACKS’ turnkey solution to replace fossil plastic packaging with hemp-based alternatives – intending to reduce waste and pollution in Australia.
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ArticleNew seal contamination detection system revealed by Ravenwood
Ravenwood has announced the development of a seal detection software for its VXR vision pack inspection system, said to guarantee ‘100% accuracy’ and protect brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and heavy fines.
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ArticleCLUBZERØ and Barclays serve ice cream in reusable pots at Wimbledon
At this year’s Wimbledon Championships, CLUBZERØ and Barclays are partnering for a second time to serve ice cream in returnable pots – a move hoped to cut down on single-use waste as attendees wait to enter the Grounds.
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ArticleCoveris targets waste reduction with new hot-to-go packs
Coveris has launched a new range of fibre-based hot-to-go packs, targeting growing demands for hot eats and hoping to reduce waste through its recyclable ‘heat in pack, eat in pack’ product.
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ArticleBerry partners with Grillo’s on ‘spill-proof’ easy-open pickle jars
Berry has partnered with Grillo’s Pickles to deliver ‘widely recyclable’ polypropylene (PP) jars with a continuous thread closure for its pickles, aiming to provide a simple, mess-free opening process.
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ArticleSkin pack top webs from SEE target plastic reduction in food packaging
SEE is releasing three new skin packaging top webs with its sights set on improved performance, cost efficiency, and plastic reduction for food packaging.