All Food articles – Page 30
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ArticlePolystyvert and COEXPAN collaborate on dissolution rPS technology
Polystyvert has collaborated with COEXPAN to validate the use of its dissolution rPS for Form Fill Seal (FFS) yogurt packaging applications, with the next step being post-consumer waste trials.
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ArticlePaper-based packaging supports UK’s ‘first’ carbon neutral potato range
Root Zero has launched what it says is the UK’s ‘first’ carbon neutral potatoes with paper bag packaging, which will be sold in 200 Co-Op stores across the UK.
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ArticlePaper shopping bag solution developed for South African retail market
Mondi has collaborated with Taurus Packaging on a wet strength paper shopping bag for the South African retail market, which it says can prevent up to 2 million plastic bags from entering waste streams in the region every month.
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Article‘Fully recyclable’ fibre tray launched by AR Packaging
AR Packaging has announced its TrayLite solution intended for the modified atmosphere packaging of ready meals and other chilled foods, offering an alternative to full plastic barrier trays that apparently reduces plastics by 85%.
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ArticleOn Second Thoughts…When reusable packaging is not the right choice…
Jocelyne Ehret of TheRightPackaging.com tells us why reusable packaging is not automatically the most sustainable option.
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ArticleAluminium foil replacement developed for flexible packaging applications
Flex Films, the film manufacturing arm of flexible packaging group UFlex, unveils its new patented BOPET high barrier film, F-UHB-M, which it says is designed to replace aluminium foil in flexible packaging applications.
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ArticleWeetabix says 99% of packaging will be recyclable by summer 2022
Weetabix Food Company is aiming for 99% of its packaging to be widely recyclable by summer 2022, putting the company on track to make 100% of packaging recyclable ahead of the 2025 deadline set by WRAP for the UK Plastics Pact.
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ArticleTecnocap and BASF collaborate on metal closures for food packaging
The collaboration between Tecnocap and BASF will see the former’s metal closures for food packaging be manufactured with BASF’s Hexamoll DINCH BMB, a non-phthalate and biomass balanced plasticiser that it says is based on renewable raw materials.
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ArticlePACCOR launches ‘100% Bio-PP’ products
Packaging solutions supplier PACCOR announces it will produce biobased polypropylene (Bio-PP) products for Orkla, a leading supplier of branded customer goods to the grocery, specialised retail, pharmacy, and bakery sectors in the Nordic region.
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ArticleIMA FLX, specialised packaging machinery companies to act as a single provider in support of the Choco & Confectionery industry
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, flexible packaging supplier IMA FLX introduces its new collaboration, bringing together companies from across the chocolate and confectionery sector.
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ArticleNew VFFS packaging system from tna offers ‘advanced’ performance
Food and packaging solutions specialists tna unveils the newest addition to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system: tna robag 3e, which it says can deliver up to 250 bags per minute with wastage as low as 0.1%.
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ArticleRanpak unveils 'sustainable' paper-based cold chain solution
Ranpak announces WrapPak, a cold chain solution that it says is recyclable and provides thermal protection for up to 48 hours for e-commerce food delivery.
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ArticleWood-based plastic packaging introduced to HKScan’s grilled sausage series
HKScan says it is furthering its commitment to a carbon neutral food chain by introducing Woodly’s wood-based plastic packaging to the Finnish market for its HK grilled sausage series.
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ArticleFACHPACK 2021 launch for new Coveris food packaging solution
Coveris has collaborated with Austrian paper manufacturer Brigl & Bergmeister to develop PaperBarrier Seal, a packaging material for the food market that it says is fully recyclable and sustainably sourced.
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ArticleFlexible packaging companies collaborate on ‘recyclable’ solution for hot pouches
UFlex, Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have worked together on a turnkey solution that the group says will “address the issue of full recyclability” of hot-fill pouches for the ready-to-eat food segment, using a mono-polymer structure and spout cap.
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ArticleNew addition to Sun Chemical’s direct food contact ink range
Printing ink suppliers Sun Chemical unveils SunPak DirectFood Plus, to be added to its direct food contact (DFC) SunPak inks range for sheetfed offset paper-based printing for packaging.
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ArticleWalki introduces recyclable tray materials for ready meals and frozen food
Walki develops a portfolio of trays for ready-made meals and frozen food that it says are “fully recyclable” in paper streams.
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ArticleFinalist interview: BOPE
In the latest of our finalist interviews for our Sustainability Awards 2021, we learn about Syntegon Packaging Solutions B.V. and SABIC’s BOPE solution for frozen food.
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ArticleBerry M&H launches multilayer sauce bottle
Berry M&H unveils Mira, its new bottle for table sauces and condiments, which it says meets demand from consumers for packaging that is both convenient and sustainable.
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ArticleNisa stores to trial Jisp’s augmented reality vouchers
Retail technology company Jisp launches an augmented reality (AR) vouchering system, Scan & Save, with Nisa stores and technology from Scandit, which allows customers to scan barcodes on packaging for exclusive promotions.