All Product Preservation articles – Page 2
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ArticleHennessy 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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ArticleCortec 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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ArticleWRAP: 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleHarvard 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleIceland 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleAddressing 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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ArticleLighter 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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Article‘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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleMondi 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.
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ArticlePlans to expand bio-based packaging foam portfolio announced by Stora Enso
Stora Enso announces a new portfolio of what it claims are fully recyclable, bio-based foams made from wood, which can be used for protective and thermal packaging.
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ArticleWestpak launches heat-sealable card punnets
Westpak Group Ltd has unveiled a range of new punnet and tray designs, which the company says will offer grocery suppliers and retailers a paper-based, heat-sealable alternative to plastic punnets.
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ArticleFood contact testing methodology for corrugated board developed by FEFCO
Responding to the gap in specific EU regulations for paper and board with food contact applications, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) has developed a methodology for testing the compliance of printed corrugated board.
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ArticleCustomisable closure liner technology launched by Amcor
Amcor announced yesterday that it would be rolling out its IMPRESSIONS technology, developed in partnership with MGJ, which uses CNYK colour printing technology to enable brands to customise closure liners for enhanced engagement with consumers.
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ArticleTIPA launches home compostable transparent laminate
TIPA has unveiled T. LAM 608, which it says is certified transparent laminate that can be disposed of in home composting bins.
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ArticleThis innovation gives consumers power over use-by dates
We spoke to Rui Xu about FreshTag, a pH-sensitive label for food contact packaging that changes colour to indicate the freshness of the food inside – helping to eliminate confusion about use-by dates and empowering consumers to reduce food waste.
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ArticleSÜDPACK unveils PP-based film for blister packaging
SÜDPACK Medica AG announces plans to extend its portfolio of thermoforming films with a PP-based film that it says is free of halogenic substances and can be used in blister packaging and other pharmaceutical solid product applications.