All Kraft Heinz articles
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ArticleGovernment funds Maastricht University’s research on circular plastics
Maastricht University has been granted funding from the Dutch government in three projects pursuing circularity for plastics, including a collaboration with Danone, The Kraft Heinz Company, and others to improve recycling technologies for polyolefin-based food packaging.
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ArticleKraft Heinz condiments to be sold in 100% rPET packs in Plastipak collaboration
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz have announced their intent to transition Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip containers into a 100% rPET design in a bid to eliminate around 14 million pounds of virgin plastic and reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleCustomizable sauce flavours enabled with Kraft Heinz’ digital sauce dispenser
The Kraft Heinz Company has unveiled HEINZ REMIX, an IoT-enabled and customizable digital sauce dispenser enabling consumers to create their own sauce flavours from over 200 potential combinations.
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ArticleHeinz Snap Pot awarded for ‘circular’ integration of recycled plastic at Environmental Packaging Awards
The Heinz Snap Pot developed by Berry Global, which reportedly contains 39% ISCC PLUS-certified recycled plastic on a mass balance basis, has received a Gold award at the Environmental Packaging Awards.
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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.
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ArticleShake ‘N Bake updates packaging in effort to save roughly ‘400 tonnes of plastic’ annually
Kraft Heinz household brand Shake ‘N Bake has announced the removal of the plastic ‘shaker’ bag from its products, and is encouraging customers to use a reusable container instead.
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ArticleHeinz and Tesco collaborate on pots made from recycled soft plastics collected from stores
Heinz has joined forces with Plastic Energy, SABIC and Berry Global to produce Heinz Beanz Snap Pots made from 39% recycled soft plastic, collected from customers at Tesco’s in-store collection points.
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ArticleKraft Heinz explores Pulpex paper-based bottle for ketchup
The Kraft Heinz Company has today announced plans to partner with Pulpex to develop a prototype paper-based bottle for its HEINZ Tomato Ketchup range.
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ArticleKraft Heinz to set virgin plastic reduction goal following shareholder pressure
Kraft Heinz has agreed to set a goal to reduce its total virgin plastic use, following the filing of a shareholder proposal and engagement with As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy nonprofit.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2022
From the trends in e-commerce and reusable packaging to the events that will shape the sustainability agenda for packaging, we highlight some of the key issues facing the industry today.
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Article90% of sustainable packaging commitments won’t be met by 2025, Gartner claims
Gartner Inc. reports that approximately 90% of public sustainability claims will not be met by 2025, adding that companies remain reliant on fossil-based plastics and single-use packaging.
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ArticleHeinz to remove plastic from multipacks in UK supermarkets
Heinz announces its partnership with WestRock, which will see its plastic packaging removed from UK supermarkets and replaced with its paperboard Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Multipack.
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ArticleEnval works with Kraft Heinz and Sonoco to expand use of innovative recycling technology
Enval has launched Touchdown, a joint project with The Kraft Heinz Co. and Sonoco aimed at improving packaging sustainability and accelerating the deployment of its novel plastic recycling solution in the United States.
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ArticleHeinz to replace shrink wrap on multipack cans
Heinz has revealed a new paperboard solution that will replace the plastic shrink-wrap currently used on its multipack canned products.
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ArticleA virtual look at smart packaging
What is new in the world of smart packaging? Elisabeth Skoda explores just a few of the major talking points at this year’s AIPIA virtual conference.
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ArticleAre global food packaging brands committed to ditching single-use plastic?
As the world’s relationship with plastic is being radically redefined, academics at the University of Surrey investigate bold new food packaging pledges made by some of the world’s most prominent brands.
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ArticleCircular economy is hot topic at K 2019
Plastic products have become an integral part of almost every area of life. For good reason. Plastic packaging extends the shelf life of food, plastic parts in cars reduces their weight and CO2 emissions.
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ArticleAutomation Perspectives
“Good things happen when we combine the potential of automation with the imagination of people,” remarked Blake Moret, president and CEO of Rockwell Automation, speaking at the opening of the 2017 edition of the annual Automation Fair in Houston.