All Food articles – Page 9
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ArticlePlastic banana packaging switched out in favour of paper bands at Aldi
Aldi is trialling a paper band for its bananas in a move estimated to remove 234 tonnes of plastic packaging from its operations every year.
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ArticlePaper-based bag and form-fill-seal solution line revealed by Coveris
Coveris’ MonoFlex Fibre packaging range offers pre-made bags and form-fill-seal solutions made of paper, aiming to help customers transition into high-barrier yet recyclable packaging solutions in compliance with EU regulation.
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ArticleMespack and Fuji Seal contract provides spouted pouches and filling technology
Mespack and Fuji Seal intend to replace plastic bottles, reduce plastic consumption, and simultaneously boost efficiency by signing a collaboration agreement to develop an all-inclusive sales contract for filling pre-made spouted pouches.
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ArticleNon-recyclable paper covers removed from Saputo’s spreadable lineup
Saputo Dairy UK will remove non-recyclable cover papers from its Clover, Utterly Butterly, and Country Life Spreadable products in an effort to keep approximately 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging out of landfill every year.
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ArticleXampla’s plant-based coating supplied to Huhtamaki for takeaway packaging
Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies will apply Xampla’s plant-based Morro Coating polymer to a range of takeaway boxes in a new, multi-year supply deal set to help Huhtamaki transition into recyclable, compostable, and renewable packaging solutions.
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ArticleMars Wrigley and Tesco roll out displays made of cocoa beans and recycled paper
Mars Wrigley and Tesco are trialling a new display made from waste cocoa bean shells and recycled paper, apparently negating the need for virgin tree fibres and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of conventional cardboard by 30%.
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ArticlePackaging machinery production reached record high in 2023, says VDMA
According to VDMA, ‘strong demand’ for packaging machines increased the production of food processing and packaging machinery by 5% in 2023, taking the production value to a record high of €16.5 billion.
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ArticleOctagonal kraft container with PET lid introduced by H-Pack for premium foods
In a reported ‘industry first’, H-Pack has developed standalone, premium containers made of kraft paper with accompanying PET lids, gearing them towards high-end hot and cold foods.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles twist-wraps confectionary in repulpable, wax-free paper
Constantia Flexibles is targeting recyclability for confectionary packaging with EcoTwistPaper, a twist wrap paper solution free from wax or polymer elements.
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ArticleMcDonald’s franchisee adopts biobased barrier coating for fast food packs
Independent McDonald’s franchisee Arcos Dorados Holdings is applying J&J Green Paper’s ‘all-natural’ barrier coating to its paper food packaging in a bid to phase out plastics, PFAS chemicals, and consumer waste in the fast food sector.
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ArticleCardboard trays for Sainsbury’s chicken and fish seek to save 70% of plastic
Sainsbury’s intends to save 694 tonnes of plastic annually by selling its own-brand chicken and fish lines in kerbside recyclable cardboard trays, with a new on-pack logo directing consumers towards products sold in reduced plastic packaging.
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ArticleTesco etches product information onto avocado skin and trials cardboard trays
Tesco plans to save nearly a million stickers and up to 25 million plastic trays in its avocado product lines by laser etching product information directly onto the fruit and trialling a recyclable cardboard container.
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Podcast60 Seconds With Screen Europe at drupa 2024
At drupa 2024, Juan Cano from Screen Europe walks us through the company’s progress in digital inkjet printing press technology – utilizing water-based, food-compliant inks for flexible plastic and paper packaging – alongside its polyester-related developments.
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ArticleBrightly-coloured protective paper for meat packaging launched by Chevler
Chevler’s new addition to its Meat Saver Paper range aims to meet demand for brighter, more vibrant colours in meat packaging while protecting and preserving the product within.
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ArticleYangi launches 100% renewable, fibre-based container lid
Yangi has announced its new fibre-based container lid for dry and ambient food products, made from 100% renewable material and designed to meet growing consumer preference for environmentally conscious options.
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Article€5,000,000+ in funding to help Kelpi bring seaweed-based coating to market
Kelpi has received over £4.3 million (€5,047,856) in a new funding round and intends to apply seaweed-based barrier coatings to food, drink, cosmetics, and personal care packaging made of paper and card – replacing single-use, fossil fuel alternatives.
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Article1,000 tonnes of virgin plastic reportedly cut from Mondelez supply chain
Mondelez International claims to have removed over 1,000 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain in 2023 – an outcome attributed to packaging redesigns such as post-consumer recycled content and the removal of outer plastic wrapping in its chocolate products.
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ArticleEdible cutlery, clay cups, and smart snack dispensers tested by Google
Nine companies were selected to test their innovations at Google foodspaces as winners of the corporation’s Single-Use Plastics Challenge, with solutions ranging from data-powered bulk food dispensers to edible cutlery.
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ArticleGreenDot supplies PepsiCo with plastic recyclate for snacks packaging
As part of its goal to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all its crisp and chip bags by 2030, PepsiCo Europe is supporting investment to scale GreenDot’s recycling solutions and implement the recycled plastic waste into its snacks packaging.
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ArticlePAPACKS and element6 Dynamics to upscale hemp-based packaging in the US
In a Memorandum of Understanding with industrial hemp provider element6 Dynamics, PAPACKS plans to bring more hemp-based moulded and thermal-formed packaging to the US market – targeting decarbonization, reduced deforestation across the supply chain, and a transition away from plastics.