Smurfit Westrock has collaborated with Nestlé to introduce a paper-based tub for Quality Street, marking a step toward more sustainable packaging. The new packaging will debut at Tesco stores this week, alongside the traditional plastic version, as part of a trial to explore environmentally friendly alternatives. The initiative aligns with Nestlé’s efforts to …
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Hinojosa Packaging Galería Gráfica has received the ‘Carton of the Year’ award at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2024 for its packaging design for the Origen perfume collection by Laboratorios Flor Natural Parfums. The award ceremony, held in Berlin, recognised innovative and sustainable folding carton solutions across various sectors. The winning design, produced …
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ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken. “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …
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Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care. Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …
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SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging. The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …
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Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace. …
Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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Almarai Company has signed an agreement through its subsidiary, Teeba Investment for Developed Food Processing Company, to acquire 100% of the shares in Hammoudeh Food Industries. The deal, valued at SAR 263 million, is subject to adjustments and awaits regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Hammoudeh Food Industries, with over 50 years …
SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials. The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced new enhancements to its K600G high-resolution advanced variable data printing solution, aimed at facilitating individual dose serialisation for pharmaceutical manufacturers. These updates focus on improving integration, usability, and maintenance. Ian Chapman, Strategic Manager for Digital Coding at Domino, stated, “We want to make it as seamless as possible …
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