Denmark-based dairy company Arla Foods has entered into a formal partnership with sustainable startup Blue Ocean Closures to create fibre-based caps for Arla’s milk cartons. The company says this will enable it to minimize plastic usage by more than 500 tonnes per annum. As part of this joint effort, Blue Ocean …
AB InBev Boosts Production Capacity with Krones Glass Line Investment
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s largest brewing group behind renowned brands like Beck’s, Corona, and Budweiser, has made a significant investment to enhance its production capabilities. In a move that highlights its commitment to meeting the global demand for its beverages, AB InBev has recently integrated a state-of-the-art glass line from Krones, …
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TotalEnergies Unveils HDPE Resin for Tethered Caps, Reducing Material Usage in Packaging
TotalEnergies, a leading energy company, has unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of packaging materials. On June 13, 2023, in Brussels, the company announced the commercial launch of a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin specifically designed for tethered cap applications. This innovative resin promises to reduce material usage, enhance recovery processes, and improve …
MenaBev collaborates with Sidel to deliver new bottle formats, lightweight Aquafina design
Renowned PepsiCo bottler, MenaBev, has successfully introduced seven new bottle formats across two PET lines with the assistance of Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions. Sidel collaborated closely with MenaBev to convert two Combi PET lines at the expansive MEGA Plant in Jeddah within a remarkable one-week timeframe. This swift, efficient, and …
Unveiling the Future of Closures: BERICAP at Interpack 2023
BERICAP will be taking trade show visitors on a journey of discovery through all the different districts of Captown to find out more about closures for industrial, food, and beverage applications. All closures focus on product integrity, user convenience, sustainability, and customization. In other words, they are tailored to the needs of users …
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Sidel partners with Niche Cocoa for Ghana’s first aseptic beverage production in PET
Niche Cocoa Industry, one of Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processors, has successfully installed its first-ever aseptic line through Sidel. The line marks a significant milestone for the company, as it makes its first venture into milk-based products in PET with the assistance of Sidel’s long-standing expertise in aseptic production. “We selected Sidel because …
Aptar Closures acquires majority stake of Gulf Closures
Aptar Closures, one of the global leaders in dispensing closures and active material science solutions has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Gulf Closures, a closure manufacturer for beverage products in Bahrain. With the acquisition, Aptar Closures will leverage its global business capabilities and Gulf Closures’ manufacturing expertise, regional network, and experienced …
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Smurfit Kappa launches tap with attached tamper protection
Smurfit Kappa has patented a new innovative Vitop Uno tap which is the first tap in the Bag-in-Box market to have attached tamper protection. The new tap design is compliant with the forthcoming Single Use Plastics Directive as it does not require the consumer to remove the tamper protection. Instead, it is deactivated when …
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United Caps introduces tethered closure for carton packaging
United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures has reported to launch a unique, highly effective and sustainable tethered closure for carton packaging, 23 H-PAK. This closure, which has patents pending, includes an innovative tamper-evident (TE) band that keeps all parts intact for easier recycling. Benoit Henckes, CEO of United Caps said, “We …
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Berry partners with Coca-Cola to implement tethered caps
Berry Global Group has announced to be the first plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, tethered closure for its carbonated soft drinks in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles. Bolstered by the European Union (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive, Berry’s new tethered closure for Coca-Cola is designed to remain intact with …
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