All Food articles – Page 23
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ArticleVytal directs €6 million in funding into data-driven reusables at events venues
Having secured over €6 million in a funding round led by Emerald Technology Ventures, Vytal plans to bring its software-enabled reusable packaging to events and entertainment venues – harnessing technology and data in pursuit of maximum value and circularity.
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ArticleSonoco and Cristalco collaborate on recyclable cardboard container for icing sugar
French sugar brand Cristalco has replaced its previous plastic container with a Sonoco cardboard container fitted with a polypropylene (PP) sprinkler, which it claims makes the pack fully recyclable.
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ArticleJohn West tuna sealed with recyclable aluminium strip in industry collaboration
John West has worked with Schubert Packaging Systems, CCL Label, and Touch Design to implement an aluminium strip into its ambient tuna packaging – designed to be recycled with the can and avoid 65 tons of plastic shrink wrap every year.
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ArticlePepsiCo could fail to meet sustainability goals, ESG report reveals
In its 2023 ESG Summary Overview, PepsiCo estimates that it will fall 2% short of its target to design 100% of its packaging for recyclability, compostability, biodegradability, or reusability by 2025 – attributing its doubts to “a unique set of challenges”.
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ArticleThe Brief: Reuse vs. single use – which is better for the environment?
What has a lower environmental impact – single-use packaging, or reusable alternatives? In this edition of The Brief, we take a look at the Nordic Co-operation’s in-depth investigation into disposable versus washable food and e-commerce packaging, before extending our query into the healthcare sector.
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ArticleCascades reveals new solution for egg packaging market
Cascades has announced the launch of its complete packaging solution for the egg market - Fresh GUARD EnVision - aiming to enhance egg visibility and protection and optimize packaging operations.
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ArticleAt least 35% recyclate to enter Aldi’s crisp, popcorn, and lentil chip bags
Aiming to remove 78 tonnes of virgin plastic annually, Aldi is incorporating a minimum of 35% recycled content into its Specially Selected Hand Cooked crisp range, with its own-label popcorn and lentil chip ranges set to follow later this year.
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Article78% of plastic cut from cream cracker box in DS Smith and Pladis partnership
With help from DS Smith, Pladis claims to have reduced 78% of plastic – and, with it, over 373,248kg of CO2 so far – from its Jacob’s Cream Crackers box while retaining its tamperproof seal.
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ArticlePlastic banana packaging switched out in favour of paper bands at Aldi
Aldi is trialling a paper band for its bananas in a move estimated to remove 234 tonnes of plastic packaging from its operations every year.
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ArticlePaper-based bag and form-fill-seal solution line revealed by Coveris
Coveris’ MonoFlex Fibre packaging range offers pre-made bags and form-fill-seal solutions made of paper, aiming to help customers transition into high-barrier yet recyclable packaging solutions in compliance with EU regulation.
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ArticleMespack and Fuji Seal contract provides spouted pouches and filling technology
Mespack and Fuji Seal intend to replace plastic bottles, reduce plastic consumption, and simultaneously boost efficiency by signing a collaboration agreement to develop an all-inclusive sales contract for filling pre-made spouted pouches.
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ArticleNon-recyclable paper covers removed from Saputo’s spreadable lineup
Saputo Dairy UK will remove non-recyclable cover papers from its Clover, Utterly Butterly, and Country Life Spreadable products in an effort to keep approximately 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging out of landfill every year.
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ArticleXampla’s plant-based coating supplied to Huhtamaki for takeaway packaging
Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies will apply Xampla’s plant-based Morro Coating polymer to a range of takeaway boxes in a new, multi-year supply deal set to help Huhtamaki transition into recyclable, compostable, and renewable packaging solutions.
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ArticleMars Wrigley and Tesco roll out displays made of cocoa beans and recycled paper
Mars Wrigley and Tesco are trialling a new display made from waste cocoa bean shells and recycled paper, apparently negating the need for virgin tree fibres and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of conventional cardboard by 30%.
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ArticlePackaging machinery production reached record high in 2023, says VDMA
According to VDMA, ‘strong demand’ for packaging machines increased the production of food processing and packaging machinery by 5% in 2023, taking the production value to a record high of €16.5 billion.
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ArticleOctagonal kraft container with PET lid introduced by H-Pack for premium foods
In a reported ‘industry first’, H-Pack has developed standalone, premium containers made of kraft paper with accompanying PET lids, gearing them towards high-end hot and cold foods.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles twist-wraps confectionary in repulpable, wax-free paper
Constantia Flexibles is targeting recyclability for confectionary packaging with EcoTwistPaper, a twist wrap paper solution free from wax or polymer elements.
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ArticleMcDonald’s franchisee adopts biobased barrier coating for fast food packs
Independent McDonald’s franchisee Arcos Dorados Holdings is applying J&J Green Paper’s ‘all-natural’ barrier coating to its paper food packaging in a bid to phase out plastics, PFAS chemicals, and consumer waste in the fast food sector.
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ArticleCardboard trays for Sainsbury’s chicken and fish seek to save 70% of plastic
Sainsbury’s intends to save 694 tonnes of plastic annually by selling its own-brand chicken and fish lines in kerbside recyclable cardboard trays, with a new on-pack logo directing consumers towards products sold in reduced plastic packaging.
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ArticleTesco etches product information onto avocado skin and trials cardboard trays
Tesco plans to save nearly a million stickers and up to 25 million plastic trays in its avocado product lines by laser etching product information directly onto the fruit and trialling a recyclable cardboard container.