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ArticlePhononic updates cold-chain smart tote with sights set on HFC reduction
Phononic has released its Actively-Cooled Tote (ACT) 2000 cooling and freezing equipment for cold chain applications, featuring a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform to combat toxic refrigerants and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that contribute to global warming.
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Cortec designs ‘recyclable’ self-seal bubble bag to protect electronic components from corrosion and electrostatic discharge
Cortec Advanced Films has unveiled a new, reportedly recyclable self-seal bubble bag utilising electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and vapour corrosion inhibitor (VPI) film and bag technology – aiming to prevent electronic components from being damaged throughout the manufacture, shipping, and storage processes.
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New verification platform makes supply chain integrity accessible to all
True Pedigree, a technology company helping brands protect themselves from losing revenue due to counterfeit and grey market products, has launched GenuScan, which it claims is a ‘powerful’ new platform that lets users determine the provenance, destination, and legitimacy of products by scanning them via a smartphone.
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New thermal insulation tech from Dufaylite uses recycled paper honeycomb
Dufaylite has launched thermally-insulated box liners and inserts made from recycled paper honeycomb, in a bid to provide a paper-based alternative to solutions made from polystyrene and lambs’ wool.
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A look at safety and compliance for biobased packaging materials
New innovations for biobased packaging materials are announced on an almost daily basis. However, there are many things to consider related to their categorization, compliance, and safety – especially when they are used for packaging foods and beverages.
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Can new technologies and changing habits help reduce food waste?
By some estimates, one-third of all food produced for human consumption in the world is lost or wasted every year. How can our industry help to solve this issue? One of the answers, according to Joshua Young, Circular Economy Manager at PragmatIC Semiconductor, is smart packaging.
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Hennessy Cognac joins blockchain consortium built for luxury brands
The Aura Blockchain Consortium, founded to provide an authentication platform for the luxury goods sector - set up in 2021 by LVMH, Prada Group, Richemont’s Cartier brand and OTB Group - has announced the Hennessy cognac brand will now be integrated into the platform.
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Cortec unveils VCI reinforced paper for puncture prone metals packaging
Cortec’s CorShield VpCl-146 Reinforced Paper offers tear protection for heavy-duty, puncture prone packaging applications, as well as a moisture barrier and proprietary invisible corrosion inhibiting layer.
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WRAP: Some plastic packaging can increase food waste
According to new research from WRAP, plastic packaging is exacerbating food waste by forcing consumers to purchase too much and creating confusion over Best Before dates. The charity says that savings on plastic usage, food waste, and carbon emissions could be made by selling a wider range of fresh produce without packaging.
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New recyclable stretch film with static dissipation from Cortec
Cortec Laboratories has developed a new recyclable speciality film, EcoSonic VpCl Static Dissipative Stretch Film, for applications where static discharge could result in dangerous packaging conditions, such as electronics and fertilisers.
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Harvard team unveils biodegradable, anti-microbial food packaging material
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard University claims to have developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable and and kills microbes that are harmful to humans – all while extending the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days.
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New study suggests cartonboard can be recycled 25 times without loss of integrity
According to a study conducted by Graz University of Technology in Austria, fibre-based packaging material can be recycled at least 25 times without losing its mechanical or structural integrity.
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Iceland launches paper packaging from Mondi
Iceland is set to replace some of its plastic packaging with Mondi’s functional barrier paper, which is reportedly recyclable in existing waste streams and guarantees the same shelf life as its previous packaging.
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New Tentoma line provides 100% sealed packaging for door manufacturers
Tentoma’s RoRo StretchPack line offers fully sealed six-sided door packaging, reportedly protecting the appearance and value of doors before they reach end-users.
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Addressing water pollution from all angles with algae-based plastic resins
We spoke with Philippe Michon, co-founder of Eranova, about the company’s patented process for turning algae into bio-based resins that can be used for a range of packaging applications, from food trays to rubbish bags.
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Lighter bottle cap launched by Berry
Berry Global has designed a new closure for sauce bottles that it says is lightweight and recyclable, while also being more convenient for consumers.
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‘Home compostable’ packaging introduced by Finnish potato supplier
Finnish potato processing company Tuorekartano Oy has announced that its premium La Ratte potatoes will now be available in what it claims is recyclable and biodegradable paperboard packaging.
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Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags
Parkside has developed compostable packaging with “enhanced” barrier properties for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bag portfolio.
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New solutions developed for fruit and vegetable edible packaging
Sufresca, Ltd. says it has optimised its invisible edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce and will be introducing slightly differentiated solutions to suit a wider range of fruit and vegetables.
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Mondi opens ISTA-certified lab for safer packaging in transit
Mondi Bupak announces the opening of its new laboratory in the Czech Republic, one of the company’s flagship plants in Central Europe for the development of durable and sustainable corrugated e-commerce packaging solutions.
