All Food articles – Page 3
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ArticleMars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS
Mars has launched a recyclable mono-material pouch for its WHISKAS pet food brand in the UK and Germany, said to reduce the packaging’s carbon footprint by 46%.
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ArticleTransparent, recyclable glassine window for paper packs designed by SiOPack
SiOPack claims to have developed a fully recyclable, food-safe, and plastic-free packaging window made from paper – a move hoped to reduce plastic waste without compromising on product visibility.
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ArticleOrigin Materials and Royal Hordijk mass-produce PET bottle caps for recycling
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging have teamed up to mass-produce PET bottle caps, aiming to streamline recycling and promote circularity.
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ArticleSHARPAK and OSY Group announce partnership for soft fruit packaging
SHARPAK has agreed on a commercial partnership with OSY Group to apply its food technology to soft fruit packaging, aiming to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
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ArticleInverted pouch from Volpak, Amcor and Menshen strives for recycling and low CO2
Volpak, Amcor, and Menshen have revealed a lightweight, mono-PE inverted pouch format designed for recyclability and reduced carbon emissions compared to rigid bottles.
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ArticleSchools receive fresh produce in ‘biodegradable’ bags and ‘compostable’ cups
By sending fresh produce to schools in ‘biodegradable’ plastic films and ‘certified compostable’ cups, DNO Produce and Eco-Products expect to keep 945,000 pounds of fossil-based plastic out of landfills every year.
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ArticleLecta reveals recyclable barrier paper for flexible food packaging
Lecta has announced the expansion of its Metalvac range with the Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier, a metallized barrier paper aiming to meet industry demands for technical performance, industrial efficiency and sustainability.
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ArticleFBCA unveils RECY:CHECK certification and updated Design for Recycling guidelines
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has announced the launch of RECY:CHECK - a recyclability certification protocol for fibre-based composite packaging – and published the updated Design for Recycling (DfR) Guidelines for liquid packaging cartons.
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ArticleVytal targets digital reuse in foodservice and events as it acquires Bumerang
Vytal has acquired Bumerang in hopes of expanding digital reuse across foodservice and events venues in Spain, as well as helping more organizations align with incoming PPWR mandates.
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ArticleHuhtamaki launches compostable, recyclable ice cream cups
Huhtamaki has revealed its new ice cream cups designed to be home and industrially compostable and recyclable, made from ‘responsibly sourced’ certified paperboard.
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ArticleWalmart’s steel water bottles recalled after ejected lids cause vision loss
Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 of its stainless steel water bottles after their lids were found to forcefully eject when opened, causing ‘serious impact and laceration hazards’, including vision loss.
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ArticleFrylight announces packaging rebrand with improved on-pack instructions
Frylight has unveiled a refreshed packaging design across its spray oil range with improved on-pack instructions and links to recipes via a QR-code.
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ArticleUK grocery retailers to explore reusable packaging in-store and online
Nine UK retailers including ASDA, Tesco and Ocado Retail have issued a joint Statement of Intent to explore how reusable packaging could be implemented in-store and online, aiming to offer a prefilled items system and reduce single-use packaging.
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ArticleABB seeks improved efficiency with new generation of robots
ABB Robotics has announced the new generation of its IRB 1200 robots for applications including handling, assembly and dispensing, said to improve productivity and efficiency for a wide range of applications.
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ArticleALDI packages grape juice in SIG’s alu-free aseptic carton packs
SIG has launched its first 1-litre aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra alu-free and full barrier packaging material, utilized by ALDI for its Rio d’oro grape juice in parts of Germany.
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ArticleFerrero acquires WK Kellogg and its boxed cereal portfolio for $3.1 billion
Yesterday, Ferrero revealed that it would acquire WK Kellogg for a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion, taking ownership of its boxed cereal portfolio as rising prices and health trends raise concerns for the product line.
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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast reveals ‘lightest-in-class’ MAP tray
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of kp Elite Nova, a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray said to be the lightest in its class and made with up to 100% recycled PET.
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ArticleAmcor and Mediacor launch refillable pouch for laundry and cleaning products
Amcor has collaborated with Slovenian food and home care company Mediacor to launch a ‘recycle-ready’ spouted stand-up pouch for its Nana brand liquid products in Italy, Germany and Austria.
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ArticleStickers on Makro’s fresh produce suggest recipes for ripening produce
Makro and VML have applied stickers to fresh produce with visual indicators of the product’s ripeness and serving suggestions for each stage – a move intended to tackle unnecessary food waste.
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ArticleResealable mono-PET tray ReKeepEat preserves freshness for longer shelf life
Consisting of a mono-PET tray and resealable lid, Grupo Lantero’s ReKeepEat solution is designed to keep foods fresh for longer and simplify recyclability.