All Food articles – Page 32
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ArticleMondelez rolls out recycling and sustainability messages via on-pack QR codes
Australia has become the proving ground for many major multinational brand owners to test smart packaging solutions. Now Mondelez International has launched Snacking Right – a new on-pack QR code that the company says can provide Australian consumers with current recycling and packaging disposal information, as well as details on the company’s commitment to what it describes as “mindful snacking and sustainable sourcing”, according to a report in PKN, Packaging News Australia.
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ArticleSlow-release ethylene inhibitor can improve shelf life of fresh berries
The blueberry harvesting season is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. The blue fruits business in both hemispheres may soon have an innovative tool for extending seasonality and reducing food waste, says Polish food-tech company Fresh Inset.
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ArticlePaper-based frozen food packaging from Ahlstrom and The Paper People anticipates replacement of fossil plastics
Ahlstrom and The Paper People have jointly developed and launched a new line of fibre-based, certified-recyclable packaging for frozen food applications in the hopes of replacing traditional, fossil-based plastic and films.
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ArticleNew Xact machines tape loose produce and glue cartonboard punnets in retailers’ plastic reduction efforts
Xact has produced a closing machine for winged cartonboard punnets and an automatic taping machine for bunching loose products in its pursuit of reducing the overconsumption of plastic packaging for fresh produce.
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ArticleKemira and Jain Chem push for paper and board barrier coating innovations in the Americas
Kemira and Jain Chem are jointly developing aqueous barrier coatings for recyclable paper and board products – a move expected to replace the use of PE and PFAS in paper and board end-use applications.
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ArticleSnap-closing bowl lids made from paperboard developed by Graphic Packaging and Picadeli
Graphic Packaging International and Picadeli hope to eliminate an annual 250 metric tons of plastic from the latter’s supply chain with a new range of snap-closing paperboard lids for its paper-based salad bowls.
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ArticleMono-material pouches for dry pet food revealed by Mondi and Fressnapf
Mondi is collaborating with Fressnapf to roll out recyclable mono-material packaging for its dry pet food range – decorating the packs using process colour printing technology with a lower reliance on inks and chemicals.
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ArticleAmorphous nylon from Ascend aims to produce high-performance packaging films
Ascend Performance Materials has revealed its HiDura LUX amorphous nylon for packaging films, which reportedly offers high oxygen and moisture barrier properties as well as safe contact with edible products.
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ArticlePET trays recycled into film for food trays by Indorama Ventures and AMB
In a new partnership, Indorama Ventures and AMB Spa aim to divert over 150 million post-consumer PET trays away from landfill or incineration by the end of 2025 by recycling them into film for food packaging trays.
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ArticleColpac introduces PE-coated and oven-safe, PP-coated food pots
Colpac has extended its recyclable, food-contact Stagione range to include PE-coated pots and implement ovenability into its PP-coated packaging.
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ArticleFibre-based bottle with plant-based coating revealed by RyPax and CelluComp
RyPax and CelluComp have unveiled what is said to be the first all-fibre bottle solution with a biodegradable and plant-based inner coating and hope to ‘crack the code’ on paper-based bottle packaging.
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ArticleAustralian mangoes and berries tracked by home grown technology
Queensland fruit producer Piñata Farms is using innovative Australian-designed Escavox technology to track the temperature and location of premium berries and mangoes along the supply chain, giving it valuable data for optimizing delivery, according to a report in PKN Packaging News, Australia. The company has smart trackers in every berry consignment leaving its main packing operation at Wamuran.
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ArticleRanpak announces North American launch of Wrap ’n Go converter for protective honeycomb paper
Ranpak has brought its Geami Wrap ’n Go converter, which turns kraft paper into protective, pack-in-store packaging for fragile items, to the North American market with the intention of providing an alternative to plastic solutions.
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ArticleDS Smith and Eat Happy present high-barrier cardboard sushi tray
DS Smith and Eat Happy have worked together to develop what claims to be a fully recyclable solution for sushi trays, expecting to replace an annual 1,250 tonnes of single-use plastic with high-barrier corrugated cardboard.
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ArticleRanpak unveils paper-based cold chain liner thought to keep products cold for up to 48 hours
Ranpak is launching its RecyCold climaliner solution, a recyclable, paper-based thermal liner designed for cold chain shipping applications in various sectors.
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ArticleTesco trials recyclable pillow packs for fresh beef mince range
Tesco is trialling a new ‘pillow pack’ to replace the tray packaging for two of its fresh beef mince products, a move said to result in a 70% reduction in plastic.
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ArticleMono-PE yoghurt pouch unveiled by Dow and Mengniu
Dow is working with dairy company Mengniu to launch a designed-for-recycling, mono-PE pouch for yoghurt products in pursuit of a circular economy in China.
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ArticleHolmen Iggesund reveals new version of PET-coated fibre tray with lower plastic content
Holmen Iggesund has developed Inverform PET 30, a 30-gsm version of its fibre-based, PET-coated ready-made meal trays thought to cut over 25% of plastic content compared to its previous design.
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ArticleHome-compostable flexible packs for dried strawberries developed by Parkside
Parkside and the New Forest Fruit Company have unveiled a new, TÜV-certified home compostable flexible packaging solution for the latter’s ‘plant to packet’ dried strawberries range.
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ArticleKraft Heinz targets global virgin plastic reduction of over 100 million pounds by 2030
By 2030, The Kraft Heinz Company is aiming to drive down the consumption of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20% – estimating a reduction of around 100 million pounds – by minimising components, increasing recycled content, and utilising alternative materials.