UK supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled plans to remove hard to recycle packaging from its business by 2019. Speaking to several suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, the company announced that it will remove, ...
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Amcor has received a gold award in the Technological Advancement and Responsible Packaging categories for its Vento coffee packaging, silver for the 20-ounce Vitaminwater bottle in the Responsible Packaging category and in partnership with ...
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SABIC plans to display an array of innovative packaging products and materials at the K 2016 trade show in Düsseldorf. Despite all available modern technology, about one-third of food produced today for human consumption still is ...
Bericap has developed an ultralight weight closure for the 29/25 PET neck finish HexaLite 29/11 SFB UL 3T. The last few years have seen a significant drive for reductions in the cost of packaging for all beverages alongside with an ...
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Amcor was recognised in the 2016 WorldStar Awards for solutions which extend shelf life and reduce the environmental footprint of packaging. One of the winning entries was Dessiflex, a desiccant impregnated film used for medical and ...
In 2014, domestic waste formed 57% of all waste disposed of. Of this, about one third was packaging waste. In a bid to curb the growth of packaging waste and inspire businesses to reduce the amount of packaging used in their products, the ...
At this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing October 27-29th in Dubai, Ecolean will put the spotlight on the company’s latest innovations in packaging solutions. The new transparent Ecolean Air Aseptic Clear and the award winning ...
Sun Branding Solutions, the company that reduced Dove Body Wash packaging weight by 82% and cost by 36% last year, has been working with Unilever to improve Comfort’s packaging. It has developed a completely new shrink-wrap ...
Forget regulators and industry standards, when it comes to packaging, brand owners feel the most pressure from their customers. Not only do they expect brand consistency, but also demand that their food is well preserved, stays fresh for ...
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Forget regulators and industry standards, when it comes to packaging, brand owners feel the most pressure from their customers. Not only do they expect brand consistency, but also demand that their food is well preserved, stays fresh for ...
Italy-based Gruppo Francia has selected SuperLight pot from RPC Superfos for its private label ‘Cucina’ mozzarella cheese. According to RPC, lighter packaging and reduced carbon footprint were priorities of German supermarket ...
The flexible packaging market is estimated to be worth $351bn by 2018, meaning that it is rapidly gaining market share from other sectors such as traditional rigid packaging. There have been many exciting new product developments which ...
The way in which consumers view and interact with packaged products is changing. With a growing focus on convenience and sustainability, traditional pack types are being replaced by innovative and flexible options designed to meet these ...
Global marketing services firm HH Global has launched a new peelable lidding film solution for ready meals, named Lidd. The new patented film solution, developed by a collaboration of HH Global and Parkside Flexibles (Europe), phases ...
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Traditional grocery product and packaging waste in the grocery supply chain was reportedly decreased 7.4% under the Courtauld Commitment Phase 2 agreement, an increase compared to the expected target of 5%, according to a report from WRAP. ...
Tags: Packaging Waste, Packaging