All Food articles – Page 7
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Are you using the right barcode?
In anticipation of the upcoming webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Markem-Imaje, Tim Sykes discovers why now is the time to discuss GS1-128 barcodes with Derek Dorsey, manager of strategic accounts.
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‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet with compostable laminate enters UK market
The British Crisp Co. claims to have released the ‘first’ fully kerbside-recyclable paper crisp packet in the UK, intended to counteract eight billion annual crisp packets ending up in landfill or incineration.
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Newtec weighs processed food on high-speed machine with memory pans
Newtec has revealed a new weighing solution for the convenience and processed food sector, offering customers ‘an additional layer for rapid distribution’ with memory pans for portion weighing.
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M&S supplies early-season potatoes in ‘100% recyclable’ paper packaging
M&S reports that its early-season Jersey Royal potatoes are being packaged in 100% recyclable paper in hopes of removing an estimated one million pieces of plastic from the product line in the first year.
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Berry Global and Mitsubishi drive recyclable, EVOH-free barrier coating for food packs
Berry Global and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company have come together to coat thermoformed tubes, jars, and bottles with a recyclable, EVOH-free barrier resin in hopes of enhancing the recyclability of food packaging.
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Moy Park packs poultry in Klöckner Pentaplast’s rPET modified atmosphere tray
Moy Park has added Klöckner Pentaplast’s kp Elite, a modified atmosphere packaging tray made entirely of rPET, to its packaging range – aiming to reduce its plastic consumption by 50 tonnes and transition completely into mono-material solutions.
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UPM Specialty Papers keeps plastic out of new Fazer Oat Rice Pies packs
Fazer has adopted a laminate-free paper pack for its Oat Rice Pies product; the solution was designed by UPM Specialty Papers to enhance recyclability while maintaining the barrier protection and heat seal properties of conventional plastics.
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BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen R300 to launch at PACK EXPO East
BW Flexible Systems will introduce its new flow-wrapping machine for baked goods, the Hayssen R300, to its portfolio at PACK EXPO East, held from March 18th to 20th in Philadelphia, USA.
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Eco-Products launches product line to address composter contamination challenges
Eco-Products has announced a new product line designed to make differentiation between compostable and non-compostable products easier for consumers, composters, and the foodservice value chain.
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Adapa produces customized lid film for Dutch cheese company
Flexible packaging company Adapa has introduced its FlexiClose(re) AMX top film for Dutch cheese company Vergeer’s sliced Gouda products, in line with its Designed for Recycling specifications.
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PwC maps out pathways towards plastic packaging sustainability
In order to improve their plastic packaging operations, PwC consulting team Strategy& asserts that food and beverage companies should consider lightweighting and adopting biobased materials, where appropriate; develop consistent design-for-recycling standards; and form strategic partnerships with recycling providers to gain access to high-quality recyclate.
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Mongolian food safety guidelines developed by WPO and UNIDO
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have completed a project intended to develop food safety guidelines for the Mongolian food sector and help its participants achieve international standards.
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Culinary brand Mousline’s packaging revived for a new generation
French mashed potato brand Mousline is unveiling a new strategy and overhauled pack design by Marks, aiming to revive the category for a wider and more diverse audience.
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Packaging industry shares praise and concerns surrounding PPWR deal
Following a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the packaging industry has made its stance known – praising action against ‘forever chemicals’ and eventual reviews of biobased plastic content, yet criticizing the removal of reuse targets for takeaway food and lobbying for single-use paper.
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Special Projects pursues eco-conscious shopping with eco-labels, AI suggestions, and more
Special Projects has revealed five solutions in an effort to help consumers make environmentally conscious decisions during their food shops, including eco-label designs, digital interactivity with physical menus, and in-app breakdowns of a product’s sustainability metrics.
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Yoran Imaging’s thermal imaging inspection system accelerates transition to recyclable substrates
Through automated inspection and data capture, Yoran Imaging’s Process Analytical Monitoring (PAM) system reportedly speeds up the transition to more recyclable substrates, including PE & PP.
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PPWR deal limits single-use plastics, mandates DRS, and enables consumer reuse
The European Parliament and Council presidency have reached a provisional political agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal; the new rules mandate deposit return schemes, exempt compostable plastic packaging from minimum recycled content targets, enable consumers to purchase takeaway food and drinks in reusable packaging at no extra cost, and more.
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Single-use vs. reuse: which will lower the impact of food and drink packaging?
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has conducted a data-based study evaluating the environmental impacts of single-use and reusable food and beverage packaging in a range of materials and serving contexts – yet the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) cautions that it fails to consider the role of food preservation and safety in the pursuit of more sustainable packaging solutions.
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SÜDPACK and SN Maschinenbau collaborate on recyclable film solutions for stand-up pouches with spouts
SÜDPACK and SN Maschinenbau have teamed up on a recyclable film solution for stand-up pouches with spouts, which are reportedly reclosable and suitable for liquid or pasty foods such as fruit purees, hotfilling and pasteurization.
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Open letter urges on-site single-use packaging ban and airtight reuse quotas in PPWR
In an open letter to the European Parliament, Vytal, Interzero, Bumerang, and other players in the reuse industry call for a ban on single-use packaging for on-site consumption, mandatory reuse quotas across all industries, and measures against reuse loopholes to be introduced to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.