All Food articles – Page 31
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Amcor develops compostable paper packaging for butter
Amcor has created a new packaging solution for butter and margarine for Grupo Agroindustrial Numar S.A. in Costa Rica, which is made entirely from paper and certified as home compostable by TUV.
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Wipak unveils kerbside recyclable paper butter wrap
Wipak is set to launch a paper wrap for butter that is kerbside recyclable within the paper waste stream once it has been cleaned, while offering a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional alternatives.
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Commercial launch of CO2-reduced steel can for Ricola herbal drops range
The German tinplate manufacturer thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has launched what it says is the world’s first food can made of CO2-reduced bluemint Steel together with the Swiss companies Hoffmann Neopac and Ricola, the latter of which will sell its herbal drops in the cans.
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Coveris supports Irish Dog Food transition to monomaterial PE bags
Irish Dog Food has partnered with Coveris on recyclable, monomaterial PE bags for its larger size ranges of pet food.
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PurePac offers recyclable folding carton for chocolate without the need for inner packaging
Van Genechten Packaging has developed a recyclable folding carton packaging for chocolate, PurePac, with an inside anti-grease barrier that it says eliminates the need for aluminium or plastic inner packaging.
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Funding secured for project aiming to convert food waste into bioplastics
WASTE2FUNC has been granted a €6.7 million investment from BBI-JU to build a platform to collect food waste with the aim of converting it into bioplastics and biosurfactants for applications including cosmetics, household, and personal care products.
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UK supermarkets join forces for ‘world’s biggest’ multi-retailer refill trial
UK retailers M&S, Morrisons, Ocado, Waitrose & Partners and the supply chain solutions company CHEP have formed a Refill Coalition with the goal to co-design an end-to-end refill solution to be trialled both in stores and for bulk home deliveries later this year.
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WRAP: Some plastic packaging can increase food waste
According to new research from WRAP, plastic packaging is exacerbating food waste by forcing consumers to purchase too much and creating confusion over Best Before dates. The charity says that savings on plastic usage, food waste, and carbon emissions could be made by selling a wider range of fresh produce without packaging.
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World’s biggest rainbow with AR as Skittles supports PRIDE
Mars Wrigley has launched limited-edition Skittles Pride Packs in Australia, donating its rainbow to support LGBTQIA+ communities. It features a QR code taking consumers to a special Augmented Reality (AR) experience.
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IoT based cold chain solution could reduce India’s fruit distribution problems
Superplum, an Indian-based startup, has developed a cold chain solution for fresh fruit called the Fresherator, which reportedly keeps produce fresh for up to four weeks.
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Rethinking polymers: The challenges of commercializing biobased materials
There are several newer classes of polymer that have the potential to challenge traditional fossil-based materials and reduce the carbon impact of plastic packaging. But commercializing these can be a process of many years and there are a number of barriers to overcome.
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Lidl on the potential of edible coatings
Last month, Lidl Switzerland and Empa announced that their edible, naturally-derived cellulose coating for fruits and vegetables has demonstrated extended shelf life for fresh produce in preliminary trials. We caught up with Corina Milz, head of CSR and sustainability at Lidl Switzerland, to learn more about the innovation and its potential.
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Smurfit Kappa extends Better Planet Packaging portfolio with fast food solution
Smurfit Kappa has designed a fast food box made from a recyclable, paper-based monomaterial that can absorb mineral oils for the Lituanian restaurant, Fresh Post.
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Research group develops moulded pulp packaging made from apple pomace
Scientists from Oregon State University have developed moulded pulp packaging made primarily with apple pomace, alongside a trial of bio-based barrier solutions to improve its water resistance.
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Sealed Air expands range of recycle-ready barrier display films
Sealed Air has introduced two new CRYOVAC Brand Eco BDF films to its range of recycle-ready barrier display films, which are designed for compatibility with LDPE mechanical and chemical recycling processes.
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Amcor launches paper-based confectionery packaging
Amcor unveils LifeSpan Performance Paper, high-barrier, grease-resistant, and recyclable paper-based packaging for the snacks and confectionery market. According to Amcor, LifeSpan Performance Paper has a paper fibre content exceeding 80%, while also being FSC-certified and PVDC-free. Tests conducted with the paper apparently demonstrate that over 80% of ...
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Smurfit Kappa develops recyclable insulation for recipe delivery box
Smurfit Kappa has collaborated with the UK recipe box company, Mindful Chef, on recyclable corrugated cardboard insulation packs that reportedly offer a 30% lower carbon footprint than the previous insulation solution. Mindful Chef says it has seen a significant increase in demand for its home-delivered recipe boxes, ...
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Harvard team unveils biodegradable, anti-microbial food packaging material
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard University claims to have developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable and and kills microbes that are harmful to humans – all while extending the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days.
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New Loop and Jokey set a full circular economy in motion
Danish impact start-up New Loop has announced it will use recyclable returnable packaging from Jokey to set up a digitalized deposit system in Scandinavia.
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Xampla joins forces with Croda on microplastic-free seed coatings trial
Xampla and Croda International have announced a partnership to develop microplastic-free, biodegradable seed coatings for the agricultural sector.