KHS, a pioneer in coating technology, has launched a new generation of the InnoPET Plasmax machine, offering increased output, improved quality, flexibility, and efficiency. The InnoPET Plasmax technology, introduced around 20 years ago, applies a thin layer of chemically pure glass to the inside of PET bottles, providing effective product protection while maintaining 100% …
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Kraton Corporation, and Dow Inc. have joined forces to reduce the carbon footprint of two of Henkel’s North American flagship products for end-of-line packaging: TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M. The new TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M LE formulas, designed with biobased alternatives, have reduced the …
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Nampak Liquid Cartons and Woodlands Dairy have unveiled South Africa’s first tethered cap carton, a move aimed at reducing plastic pollution. This innovative design prevents the cap from being separated from the carton during recycling, ensuring a more sustainable packaging solution. Raymond Dube, from Nampak Liquid Cartons, highlighted the importance of brands making …
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Packaging specialist ALPLA and beverage producer Refriango have commenced production at their new inhouse plant, ALPLA SOPRO, located directly at the Refriango site in Viana, Angola. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and capacity while reducing their carbon footprint. ALPLA SOPRO specializes in manufacturing safe, affordable, and sustainable plastic bottles, directly connected to Refriango’s …
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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of Cartaseal® OGB F10, the latest addition to its Cartaseal® portfolio. This water-based barrier coating is designed to replace fluoro-based substances and polyethylene, offering papermakers a sustainable solution for oil and grease resistant packaging. Cartaseal® OGB F10 is FDA and BfR compliant, …
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Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, has collaborated with Kimberly Clark to launch packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers in Peru. The new packaging contains 30% recycled materials, offering a more sustainable option for the diapers made with certified, plant-based fibers. The bags, designed and produced by Amcor for Kimberly Clark, aim …
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Research indicates a shift among food and beverage (F&B) companies towards reducing plastic use, largely driven by consumer demand for sustainability. Three of the top five commitments by businesses now focus on plastic reduction, with 77% expressing readiness to bear the cost of sustainable practices. This shift reflects the industry’s response to consumer preferences …
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Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Collaborating with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company has produced …
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Nestlé has announced the conversion of its Nesquik ready-to-drink portfolio to a new recyclable shrink sleeve label, designed to enhance recycling ease for consumers. The shrink sleeve, which conforms to the bottle, utilizes light-blocking print technology and is compatible with the U.S. recycling stream. This innovation makes Nesquik the first Nestlé product on shelves …
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Namaqua Wines, a prominent wine producer in the Southern Hemisphere, has partnered with SIG as its preferred supplier for carton packaging, specifically for its low-alcohol wine range. This marks Namaqua’s first investment in its own filling machine for aseptic carton packs, having previously relied on a co-packer for this process. Situated on South …
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