All Food articles – Page 38
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ArticleEvertis receives the Ecosense Foundation’s Retray certification
Evertis has achieved Retray certification from the Ecosense Foundation for its monolayer and multilayer PET films for food packaging applications, recognising their recycled content, traceability, and Evertis’ management of their plastic waste.
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ArticleKelpi receives funding for biomaterial coatings made from seaweed
Kelpi has been granted over £3 million in seed funding to contribute towards the development of its seaweed-based biomaterial coatings for recyclable and home-compostable packaging in the food, drink, and cosmetics sectors.
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ArticleMars Petcare and collaborators aim to collect and recycle flexible food packaging in the Philippines
Mars Petcare, Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) and Pet Express have launched a collection and recycling scheme for mixed post-consumer flexible pet food packaging in the Philippines.
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ArticleTetra Pak and MAX IV aspire for recyclable and efficient fibre-based food packaging in collaborative research
Tetra Pak is working with MAX IV in a research project aiming to advance fibre-based food contact packaging in pursuit of a recyclable, high-barrier ‘package of the future’.
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ArticleSIG implements ASI-certified aluminium into aseptic carton packs
SIG reports that 100% of the aluminium used in its aseptic carton packs will be certified through the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) in a bid to reduce its production-related carbon emissions and achieve efficiency within its supply chains.
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ArticleMondi expands range of recyclable high-barrier paper packaging solutions
Mondi has expanded its FunctionalBarrier range of medium, high, and very high-barrier paper-based packaging to create what it describes as a recyclable substitute for multi-material, aluminium-based alternatives and unrecyclable plastic laminates.
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ArticleAhlstrom expands greaseproof paper range for food-contact applications
Ahlstrom has developed its FluoroFree greaseproof technology to achieve grease resistance in its fibre-based food packaging for pet food, popcorn, and quick service restaurant applications.
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ArticleSupply chain transparency helps berry producer to connect with and protect customers
Antares Vision Group, an AIPIA member that is headquartered in Italy and is a leading provider of track and trace and quality control systems, has successfully piloted a supply chain transparency solution for a prominent berry company.
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ArticleIntraplás set to commercialise TotalEnergies’ bio-based polymer through food packaging
Intraplás has revealed that it will bring TotalEnergies’ bio-based RE:newable polymer to the packaging market via food-contact drop-in packaging solutions in a move hoped to reduce customers’ carbon footprint.
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ArticleRimi and Ringo to trial reusable packaging for self-service food counters
Ringo is working alongside Rimi to pilot reusable packaging in its ready-made food self-service counters at its Põhja, Telliskivi, and Tornimäe stores in a move expected to encourage the use of and increase access to reusable packaging amongst consumers.
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ArticleAsda to switch to ‘best before’ labels on own-brand yoghurt packaging in bid to lessen food waste
Asda is replacing the ‘use by’ date labels with ‘best before’ alternatives on over half of its own-brand yoghurts, a move intended to reduce food waste in the home.
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ArticleOn-pack QR codes will give full traceability of meat products sold online
A new traceability system that enables customers to use their smartphones to see where their whole cuts come from has been launched by online meat retailer Farmison & Co. The company, which is based in Yorkshire, UK, says its new system enables customers to see precisely where their meat originates and is part of its Farming the Future (FTF) programme.
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ArticleUber and Visa launch programme to provide $1 million to small food establishments switching to sustainable packaging
Uber and Visa are joining forces in a new programme designed to support qualifying small-to-medium-sized Uber Eats restaurants in their transitions towards sustainable packaging solutions with a $1 million fund.
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ArticleYeo Valley replaces single-use lids with reusable alternative
Yeo Valley is introducing reusable lids for its 350g and 450g yoghurt tubs from January 2023, which will be available to consumers through the exchange of ‘Yeokens’ in an online loyalty scheme.
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ArticleNoel Alimentaria to package sliced meat and plant-based food in Mondi’s paper-based trays
Mondi is working alongside Noel Alimentaria to repackage its sliced meat and plant-based food products in a recyclable, paper-based tray and reduce the company’s plastic consumption.
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ArticleIshida Europe launches VFFS bagmaker aiming to increase speed, flexibility, and energy efficiency
Ishida Europe’s new INSPIRA Box Motion vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker is set to facilitate a lower-cost and flexible operation process for snacks manufacturers – also utilising 17% less energy in operation and 25% less on standby than previous models, according to the company.
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ArticleDoorDash implements new Package Pickup service for consumer convenience in package returns
Food takeaway and delivery platform DoorDash has announced its new Package Pickup service, set to enable consumers to return prepaid packages to relevant shipping companies without leaving their homes.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2023
What will 2023 hold for the packaging industry? In this article, the Packaging Europe editorial team gives its predictions on the biggest challenges the sector will face during the year ahead.
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ArticleTotalEnergies joins NEXTLOOPP project with aim of enhancing recycled polymers range
TotalEnergies has announced that it has joined the NEXTLOOPP project in hopes of driving a successful feasibility review of advanced mechanical recycling projects for food-grade advanced mechanical recycling and expanding its own portfolio of recycled polymers.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa repackages Walkers crisps multi-packs in cardboard box to cut down on plastics
Smurfit Kappa has worked alongside PepsiCo to replace the plastic outer packaging of its Walkers crisps brand multi-packs with a cardboard alternative, aiming to eliminate 250 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain every year.