All Food articles – Page 5
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ArticleAdopt on-pack Braille and QR codes to ensure accessibility for visually impaired, says Roland DG
Roland DG has commissioned a study revealing the negative impact of inaccessible on-pack product information on visually impaired consumers, and now encourages brands to embrace Braille, QR codes, and other solutions to ensure complete inclusivity.
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ArticleMechanically recyclable flow control valve line released by Aptar Closures
Aptar Closures has revealed its SimpliCycle line of fully recyclable flow control valves for condiments, sauces, and more – aiming to achieve mechanical recyclability while ensuring hygienic and precise product dispensing.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
As 2023 draws to a close, the packaging industry is looking at a whole new legislative landscape compared to the start of the year. To help us all wrap our heads around its development, we have compiled every story we’ve published on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) so far into one article.
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ArticleUnleashing the future in pet food packaging trends
Manufacturers and designers are shaking up standard packaging conventions on all fronts, but what does this look like for pet food packaging? Howard Wright, Executive Creative and Strategic Director EMEA & Canada at Equator Design, directs us towards the trends we should keep an eye on when feeding our furry friends.
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ArticleIn-mould labels applied to JOZO salt shakers in cross-sectoral collaboration
JOZO’s decorated saltshaker tubes have adopted a new, user-friendly dosage cap and MCC Verstraete’s NextCycle IML labels in collaboration with SFA Packaging, CIRCPACK, and Veolia, with the end goal being circular packs that produce high-quality recycled polypropylene.
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ArticleCorrugated cardboard tray from DS Smith to reduce plastics in Panvita’s meat line
Panvita Group is adopting the DS Smith Easy Bowl corrugated cardboard tray in a bid to lower plastic consumption across the Ave meat product line by over 1.6 million pieces of packaging every year.
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ArticleThin, lightweight thermoforming film from SÜDPACK targets fresh and frozen fish
SÜDPACK’s new Multifol Extreme base film is set to offer thinner and more lightweight thermoforming packaging in vacuum and MAP applications for fish products; it will reportedly facilitate lower costs and emissions across the value chain.
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ArticlePackaging papers from UPM Specialty Papers receive home compostability certification
Six packaging papers from UPM Specialty Papers have been certified as both home and industrially compostable in line with French legislation – a move set to ensure the responsible, environmentally safe treatment of paper packaging solutions at end-of-life.
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Article‘Best before’ dates on Lidl milk and yoghurt labels aim to reduce food waste
Lidl GB aims to help consumers reduce food waste at home by replacing ‘use by’ dates with ‘best before’ alternatives on its yoghurt and fresh milk products.
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ArticleNovolex announces ‘recyclable’ food packaging containers made with 10% recycled plastic
Novolex has announced its ‘recyclable’ food packaging containers, reportedly made with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
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ArticleRecyclable paper butter wrap launched by Sirane
Sirane has added a plastic-free, recyclable butter wrap made from paper to its ‘Earth Packaging’ range – with a number of different barrier options available.
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ArticleSEE designs plastic out of food packaging with paper-based bottom web
SEE (formerly Sealed Air) has revealed a paper-based bottom web designed to help food processors and retailers cut down on their plastic usage and meet consumer demand for paper-based packaging.
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ArticlePremium cheeses from Fromagerie Milleret wrapped in paper by Amcor
Fromagerie Milleret has packaged two of its premium cheeses in recycle-ready paper from Amcor – a move expected to enhance recyclability while maintaining the quality of the products.
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ArticleRecyclable, single-serve, on-the-go honey sachet awarded by The Grocer
Rowse’s Paper Snap & Squeeze single-portion honey sachet – designed as a no-mess, recyclable solution for public eateries, hotels, hospitals, and more – has received a Gold medal at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa supplies water-resistant coating to cardboard produce trays
McCormack Family Farms has applied Smurfit Kappa’s water-resistant coating to its cardboard produce trays, replacing wax-lined and PET alternatives in search of recyclability for its packaging.
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ArticleSelf-separating yoghurt cups from Greiner Packaging applied to Molkerei Forster yoghurts
Molkerei Forster is adopting Greiner Packaging’s self-separating cups for its 500g Milbona brand natural yoghurts sold at Lidl Schweiz – aiming for recovery in separate recycling streams in the future.
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ArticleCoveris wraps food in mono-material thermoform packaging
Coveris intends to replace non-recyclable materials in thermoforming packaging for food with its mono-material alternative, MonoFlex Thermoform.
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ArticleRecyclable Tray2Go from Sabert geared towards takeaway sushi, pastries, and more
Sabert Corporation Europe intends to provide a fully recyclable packaging solution for chilled food-to-go, confectionery, and bakery products with its multifunctional Tray2Go.
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ArticleHow Notpla achieved its ‘first and only plastic free material’ certification from the Dutch Government
Last month, at the end of a nine-month assessment process led by the Dutch Government, Notpla’s seaweed-based packaging was recognized as “plastic-free” as per the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive. To learn more about how the company achieved this certification, we had a conversation with its co-founder and co-CEO, Pierre-Yves Paslier.
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ArticleNew packaging for own-brand Asda pet food reflects bond between consumers and their pets
Asda has collaborated with STORMBRANDS to update its own-label pet food packaging with a ‘bold, playful look and feel’ designed to tap into consumers’ affection for their pets and increase their faith in own-brand options.