Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed the 100 percent biodegradable and edible food packaging made from plant carbohydrates and proteins. The new packaging will replace plastic materials.
Lactips has released its unidose packaging solution for the detergents sector. The patented new technology will be used for the company’s dishwasher tablets with water-soluble packaging.
Spectra has designed eight new bottles for Satoki Partners Oy’s T.I.F. Cosmetics bath and shower and body lotion ranges. The new packs come in 300ml and 400ml sizes.
FlexFilms, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, received United States Patent covering entire categories of Formable Films for its breakthrough BOPET film used for Alu Alu blister packaging.
Total Corbion PLA has started its 75,000 tons per year bioplastics plant in Rayong, Thailand. The new facility will produce a broad range of Luminy® PLA resins from renewable, non-GMO sugarcane.
UNITED CAPS hosted an event to celebrate the manufacture of its 10 billionth closure in 2018, its innovative DOUBLEFLOW closure for edible oils.
Origin is developing sustainable packaging for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, in order to reduce plastic in packaging design and reducing carbon footprint across the packaging supply chain.
Bioplastics is expected to disrupt the coating and food packaging industries. Sustainable barrier technologies will replace petroleum-based barriers in both the industries.
HUL Board approves merger of HUL and GSK CH India subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The deal is in line with HUL’s strategy to build a sustainable and profitable foods and refreshment (F&R) business in India.
SIG has designed a new packaging format, combidome 16 FL OZ pack for Macadamia milk brand, Milkadamia. The new carton pack is shaped like a bottle and offers all the environmental advantages of aseptic packaging.
The packaging industry is adopting cardboard box production, in order to reduce the packaging waste caused due to the online shopping.
Siegwerk has announced the partnership with Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute to develop the next generation of printing and ink technology. The five-year partnership will see developments via the Siegwerk Inks and Coatings Laboratory.
