Amcor’s all-paper compostable packaging solution

Amcor Flexibles has created a new compostable product made entirely from paper. According to Amcor Flexibles’ Latin America team, the new all-paper solution is as effective as the old product, which was made from paper and aluminum, so the butter and margarine have the same shelf life and the packaging remains grease-proof.   The greaseproof paper …

Dow invests in Mr. Green Africa to address waste management gaps

  Dow has invested in Mr. Green Africa, the first recycling company in Africa to be a Certified B Corporation to enable further diversion of plastic waste from informal dumpsites and the environment, drive positive change in local communities, address inadequacies in existing waste management systems and close the loop on plastics waste across Africa. …

Education key as we search for the optimum

WPO Vice-President and LibanPack director Soha Atallah understands the difficult balance between safe and sustainable packaging but is sure a solution can be found with investment and awareness   Already a major player in the Lebanese food industry and an international packaging expert, Soha Atallah wanted to help such businesses overcome obstacles to export and …

Coveris increases focus on paper-based solutions

European packaging manufacturer Coveris has added a stronger focus on its paper packaging offer. Jakob A Mosser, company CEO highlighted that, this by no means marks a withdraw from the plastics packaging segment.   The business unit paper was set up to showcase Coveris’ paper-based solutions and developments, and thus responds to the increasing demand …

Huhtamaki’s roundtable to higlight role of packaging

  Huhtamaki is continuing its open dialogue with leaders in academia, business, NGOs, and institutions with a focus on the role of packaging in the wider food chain.   The company has begun a forum called ‘Think future. Think circle’ to enable a lively and open discussion of the issues, challenges, and opportunities currently facing …

Roots launches drink in SIG carton packs

Roots of Quality Foods, a start-up company from Taiwan, has launched its first plant-based drink – a new beverage made from apricot kernels from Asian apricot trees. This market innovation is offered in SIG’s combifitSmall 300ml carton pack, with the added benefit of SIG’s reclosable combiSmart closure. This smart and winning combination ensures convenience for …

InSoft Automation announces latest software version

  InSoft Automation, a leading provider of print automation software products, has announced the general release of version 12 of its print estimation, imposition and ganging software Imp.   A winner of the coveted 2016 Intertecht Technology Award, Imp is a dynamic system for creating layouts that extend beyond optimising paper or print substrate usage. …

Cosmo Films takes new initiative for women employees

On the account of International Women’s Day, Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper, has taken a unique initiative for its female employees of its Indian subsidiaries including the Pet Care Division by announcing two new policies – Post maternity enablement and …