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ArticleREDYSIGN reports progress on recyclable-by-design and anti-spoilage packaging
The EU-funded REDYSIGN consortium - seeking to develop processes for producing and circularizing bio-based, recyclable, smart fibre-based packaging – has reported ‘important advances’ in developing recyclable-by-design trays, absorbent pads and anti-spoilage sensors from its last meeting.
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ArticleYangi reduces water and energy consumption with dry forming technology
Yangi has introduced its Yangi Cellera industrial machine platform for fibre-based dry forming technology, said to reduce water and energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70%.
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ArticleHuhtamaki’s plant polymer-coated delivery boxes now available via Lieferando
Lieferando is providing partnering restaurants with corrugated paper delivery boxes from Huhtamaki, coated with Xampla’s plant-based polymer, in hopes of providing ‘plastic-free’ and ‘biodegradable’ packaging solutions for a broader range of dishes.
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ArticleDS Smith and Priméale launch fibre-based tray for fresh produce
DS Smith and Priméale (part of agricultural and food processing group Agrial) have collaborated to create a plastic free, fibre-based punnet for Priméale’s Vegetable Kit range, designed to protect fresh produce during transportation and on the supermarket shelf.
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Sponsored ContentNavigating the future of packaging: Kuraray’s insights on PCR and renewable materials
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation comes into force, how sure can we be that everyone will have access to post-consumer recycled materials? How could renewable and biodegradable materials fill this gap, and what can we do in collaboration that we can’t do alone? Yoyo Chan, team leader of Kuraray’s Paper & Packaging Marketing Segment, answers all these questions in the latest edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleCorvaglia announces SabreCap closure for aseptic carton packaging
Corvaglia has introduced its first closure for aseptic carton packaging, reportedly made of 100% HDPE and able to be integrated into existing carton packaging filling lines without any technical adjustments.
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ArticleConsumer purchases most influenced by recyclability claims, Amcor research suggests
New research from Amcor suggests that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions, with 84% of consumers reporting that they check on-pack instructions to inform how they dispose of products.
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ArticleReusable plant-based coffee cup unveiled by First Editions
Drinkware manufacturer First Editions has revealed its reuseable coffee cup concept, FOAMO, made from renewable plant-based polypropylene and created using all-electric injection moulding machinery from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
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ArticleFiberdom secures €3.5M funding for compostable paperboard material
Finnish start-up Fiberdom reports that it has secured €3.5 million in funding to develop and scale its patented technology which creates a ‘100% plastic-free’ material, seeking to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions.
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ArticleLecta reveals new barrier base paper for flexible packaging
Lecta has introduced its Linerset FP barrier base paper for converters and printers, designed for flexible packaging and seeking to offer a strong translucent alternative for bags, pouches and wrapping applications.
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ArticleResearchers 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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ArticleValmatic announces single-dose recyclable packaging solution
Valmatic has revealed its PAPERDOSE Multicolor solution for single-dose packaging said to ensure zero waste, reduce CO2 emissions and adapt to various production runs.
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ArticleCepi calls on EU Commission to continue US tariff negotiations
Following the US government’s imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium, Cepi has called on the European Commission to continue negotiations, citing the potential for future tariffs including pulp and paper and aiming to avoid supply chain disruptions.
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ArticlePrintzells’ nut-based spread launched in Huhtamaki paper cups and lids
Printzells Confectionery has partnered with Huhtamaki to launch its nut-based spread in recyclable paper cups and lids, said to be suitable for local paper waste management.
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ArticleAhlstrom introduces new base paper for flexible food packaging
Ahlstrom has introduced LamiBax Flex to its portfolio of base papers, designed specifically for flexible packaging and said to achieve ‘exceptional’ barrier properties while optimizing costs.
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ArticleAntalis announces 100% recycled addition to paperboard range
Antalis has introduced its 100% recycled and PVC-free Eska Brown to its paperboard range, designed to offer a kraft finish for point-of-sale (POS) and display applications.
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ArticleYUTOECO 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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ArticleOrkla Suomi trials paper chocolate wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers
Orkla Suomi is piloting a high-barrier paper wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers for its Panda Milk Chocolate brand, intending to increase the share of renewable content in its packaging portfolio while maintaining recyclability.
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ArticleFedrigoni aims to accelerate plastic-to-fibre transition with Papkot investment
The Fedrigoni Group – a manufacturer of specialty papers, labels and RFID - has acquired a minority stake in start-up Papkot, which has apparently developed a large-scale paper coating technology with the same properties as plastic.
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ArticleHuhtamaki launches recyclable single coated cups for dairy products
Huhtamaki has introduced recyclable single coated paper cups designed for yogurt and other dairy products, said to contain less than 10% plastic content and be fully recyclable in Europe.