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Coveris tackles retail theft with security technology for carton packaging
Coveris has announced it has extended its SourceTag security solution to include printed cartons, aiming to tackle rising theft in the fresh meat, beverage and luxury goods sectors.
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Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs
Researchers at the University of Washington have mixed coffee grounds, mushroom spores, and mycelium to 3D-print a ‘compostable’ packaging material said to perform similarly to polystyrene dunnage.
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McKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide a positive unboxing experience, and facilitate minimal but easy returns – and how high-ranking executives can unite packaging teams across their organizations.
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ITC Packaging thermoforms plastic dairy cup with separable paper elements
ITC Packaging has combined separable, ‘100% recyclable’ plastic and cardboard components to develop its thermoformed CombiCup for hot and cold, ready-to-drink and dairy products.
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Corrugated DryPack from DS Smith keeps fish cold and remains recyclable
DS Smith’s corrugated board seafood box claims to keep fish fresh at under 40°F (~4.44°C) for over 40 hours in cold chain operations while helping processors lower both costs and CO2 emissions.
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YUTOECO reveals PFAS-free greaseproof solution for moulded fibre packaging
Aiming to address challenges such as temperature limitations and short-term greaseproof protection, YUTOECO has unveiled its plant-based FluoZero solution, said to withstand temperatures from -34°C to 220°C and be suitable for applications including frozen food packaging, airline meals, and high-temperature food containers for fried foods.
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Syensqo announces completion of PVDC recycling initiative
Syensqo has completed its initiative to recycle multilayer food packaging structures with its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) into valuable feedstock for other applications, within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream.
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Bespoke polypropylene boxes for transporting bees revealed by Twinplast
Twinplast is helping a leading honeybee supplier transport live pollinators in bespoke corrugated polypropylene shipping boxes, designed to protect the bees while minimizing weight and transport costs.
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ExxonMobil, Kuraray, and Alico pack meat in PET- and PVDC-free shrink bags
ExxonMobil, Alico, and Kuraray have collectively designed a high-performance shrink barrier bag to protect fresh meats against oxygen and humidity without relying on PET or PVDC.
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EcoCortec seeks to protect against metal corrosion with PCR shrink film
EcoCortec has revealed a post-consumer recycled (PCR) version of its VpCI-126 HP UV Shrink Film in partnership with Jakob Schober, aimed at protecting metals from corrosion for up to three years.
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SIG opens first aseptic carton plant in India
SIG has announced the opening of its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in India. Completed in 20 months in Ahmedabad, the investment hopes to strengthen the company’s presence in the market.
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ROCOL redesigns cleaning wipes packaging with 30% recycled plastic
Industrial products manufacturer ROCOL has refreshed the packaging for its SCRUBS cleaning products with a new ‘bold blue’ colour and a bucket made from 30% recycled plastic.
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Active packaging solution said to reduce mercury content in canned tuna
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have packaged canned tuna infused in the water-based solution of amino acid cysteine, said to remove up to 35% of the accumulated mercury.
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TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film
TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability.
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DPD Germany aims to reduce waste with hey circle's reusable shipping solutions
Reportedly delivering over 350 million parcels every year, DPD Germany has announced a partnership with hey circle to utilize its reusable shipping boxes and bags, said to reduce waste and last for 50 cycles.
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Mondi and Zwiesel Glas develop premium containerboard pack for glassware
Zwiesel Glas has teamed up with Mondi to package its mouth-blown glassware in bespoke fibre-based packaging, designed to protect the fragile products while offering consumers a ‘premium’ unboxing experience.
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Nylabone reduces annual plastic use with new recyclable design
Nylabone has revealed the updated design for its chew toy packaging, said to cut its annual plastic use by more than 40 tonnes through using recyclable paper materials and eliminating most plastic blister designs.
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StePacPPC seeks improved shelf-life for fresh produce with modified-atmosphere packaging
StePacPPC has partnered with Windham Packaging to develop a range of bulk modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) aiming to improve shelf-life for fresh produce heading to foodservice outlets, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
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Cardboard pack design for fragile products licensed for European distribution
Akarton’s Hexpand solution, a protective cardboard packaging material intended to protect fragile goods in transit while unlocking easy recyclability, is now licensed for production and distribution in Europe.
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Parkside unveils recyclable and compostable lidding film solutions
Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions, including recyclable and compostable films designed for food brands, packers, and processors.