Sustainability
PepsiCo rolls out pilot for compostable packaging
The new packaging, developed by its research and development unit, is made from plant-based material and 100% compostable, the American company said.
November 23, 2018
NEWS
Food & Beverage
DELIVERING THE QUALITY OF COREN IN A CONVENIENT NEW ALUMINIUM CAN
Coren has introduced a new 235ml triangular shaped aluminium can, which has been developed by Ardagh Group at its production plant in Schweighouse, France.
November 23, 2018
Sustainability
Students from Brazillian University designs new biodegradable plastic packaging
Students of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) created a biodegradable plastic packaging that indicates the quality of the food. The new packaging is termed as Plasticor, which will degrade in six months.
November 22, 2018
Pharmaceutical
Huhtamaki launches new flexible blister solution for tablet packaging
Huhtamaki has created a new flexible blister solution called as Push Tab for tablet packaging. The new solution is an alternative to blister or cold form packs.
November 22, 2018
FMCG
Ampacet develops new FauxFoil masterbatches offering rich metallic look
Ampacet has launched its FauxFoil masterbatches that delivers a rich metallic look. It lowers down the cost and offers the gloss and shine of metal in single step.
November 22, 2018
Food & Beverage
SMURFIT KAPPAS TOPPSAFE ADDS A NEW SUSTAINABILITY DIMENSION TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Smurfit Kappa has introduced a new packaging solution termed as TOPPSafe, which is an alternative for the heavy wooden, chipboard and plastic boards. The new solution is created from Hexacomb material.
November 22, 2018
FMCG
ENHANCED DESIGN IS EVEN MORE DURABLE
RPC Sæplast has launched an enhanced design for its reusable Nordic 1000L heavy duty container. The new container has a net volume of 1045 litres.
November 22, 2018
Food & Beverage
OVERSEAS: SIRANE AUSTRALIA OPENING IN MELBOURNE AS GROUP EXPANSION CONTINUES ‘DOWN UNDER’
Absorbent food packaging specialists Sirane will be opened in Melbourne, as part of its expansion into Australia. Sirane Australia will exhibit at AusPack in March 2019.
November 22, 2018
Cosmetics
LUXURY JARS CAPPED WITH WOOD
Quadpack’s Skincare Division has capped its three most popular acrylic jars with wood. Rhone, Odiel and Guadiana come with the wooden caps that are PEFC- and FSC-certified.
November 21, 2018
Food & Beverage
ARDAGH GROUP WORKS WITH STABBURET BRAND ON AMBITIOUS SEAFOOD CAN PROJECT
Ardagh Group is working with food producer Stabburet to create a new seafood can for the brand’s mackerel filet.
November 21, 2018
Food & Beverage
AUSTRIAN AWARD FOR SMART PACKAGING 2018: GREINER PACKAGING RECEIVES SPECIAL AWARD FOR INNOVATION
Greiner Packaging has been recognized with Special Award for Innovation for its Frische-Clip in Vienna. The plastic fresh clip allows the user to reseal a carton after it has been opened.
November 21, 2018
Food & Beverage
Schubert to showcase lightline Flowpacker at ProSweets 2019
Schubert will exhibit a new lightline Flowpacker at the upcoming ProSweets 2019 in Cologne. The Flowpacker is equipped with the company’s new heat sealing technology.
November 21, 2018