Tetra Pak signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Paper Mills (UPM), the UAE’s leading paper recycler, at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022, with the objective to increase the overall collection and recycling of used beverage cartons (UBC). Within the terms of this MOU, Tetra Pak will support UPM with UBC recycling capabilities including the …
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Two Dow adhesive systems commonly used for a broad range of polyethylene (PE) film packaging applications have been approved as compatible for mechanical recycling following a rigorous scientific evaluation by the non-profit, cross-industry initiative RecyClass. The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE L 75-300/ CR88-300 and water-borne ROBOND L-350/ CR-3 lamination adhesives1, which will add an adhesive …
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Elopak has launched operations at its new fully automated high-bay warehouse in Terneuzen, Netherlands. The modern facility has been built to the latest standards, offering improved logistics and increasing efficiency by replacing storage over multiple sites and automating previously manual processes. In line with Elopak’s strong commitment to sustainability and efforts to reduce …
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The Food Tech Summit, which took place on the sidelines of Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 in Dubai, brought together more than 100 keynote speakers from the food and beverage sector. The three-day summit addressed an agenda full of prominent headlines that will shape new features for the future of food production, such as food engineering innovations, …
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Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) introduces the DairySeal line of packaging that features ClearCor, an advanced polyethylene terephthalate (PET) barrier. With the introduction of DairySeal, the exploding nutritional, dairy alternatives, and ready-to-drink (RTD) market will now have a more sustainable packaging option that can be leveraged across all retail channels. The ClearCor PET barrier technology …
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In addition to the concept of Full Wrap, Multivac Marking & Inspection has announced to offer two new high-quality and sustainable labelling solutions for fresh produce trays – Top Wrap and Top Close. In Germany around 60 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables is sold pre-packed in retail outlets. Two thirds of the packs …
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Niels Hougaard, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Arabia, explains Packaging MEA on what the company is doing to make food packaging more sustainable, efficient and better for the planet Packaging MEA (PMEA): Tell us a bit about your new fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer, and how it helps Tetra Pak meet its …
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Coveris Group to introduce a new range of sustainable innovations supporting its industry-leading No Waste vision at FachPack 2022. Targeting shelf-life extension and packaging waste reduction, Coveris will showcase a comprehensive range of both plastic and paper-based solutions that meet these criteria. Jakob A Mosser, CEO of Coveris Group said, “From Coveris’ perspective, it’s …
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Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper, is investing nearly €65 million in three consumer flexible packaging plants in Europe in order to meet growing customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The European pet food market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a consistent rise in pet …
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Colgate is rolling out its breakthrough recyclable tube in the US, using a bold message on its package. The tube’s limited-edition design says “Recycle Me!” Colgate-Palmolive’s tube is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the same plastic used for milk and detergent bottles. Recycling the tube alongside plastic bottles requires no extra steps. Traditionally, since …
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