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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SunKiss, the UAE homegrown developer of sustainable and environmentally friendly suncare products, showcased the role it is playing in reducing plastic waste in the ocean during this year’s Dubai International Boat Show, which took place at Dubai Harbour. Research has revealed that over 14 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every …
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Heidelberg has announced the appointment of Florian Pitzinger as the Head of Global Corporate Communications effective from 1 March. Pitzinger’s area of responsibility includes all communication channels and the management of the brand. He most recently worked at tire manufacturer Michelin and before that at technology company Robert Bosch GmbH. Dr. Ludwin …
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With its new UniNATURE Water-Oil Barrier Coating, Siegwerk offers the first barrier solution with 100% natural content certified for application on paper plates. The water-based functional coating represents a sustainable alternative to replace restricted coatings on single-use paper plates according to the Single Use Plastics Directive (EU 2019/904) and enables their recycling through the existing …
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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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M&M’s, proudly part of Mars has released its first-ever packs spotlighting dynamic female M&M’S characters. The all-female packs celebrate women everywhere who are flipping the status quo. The limited-edition product will feature Purple, Brown and Green on inspirational packaging, plus be the first united representation of the female trio spokes candies. These debut M&M’S …
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On 8 March, Häagen-Dazs, one of the global iconic brands will offer in selected geographies, its biggest free scoop giveaway, which will be the first of its kind as a global shops initiative. With over 800 shops in more than 40 countries, Häagen-Dazs Vanilla ice cream will be renamed to the ‘Founder’s Favourite’, in …
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To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the Hershey’s brand is bringing back its empowering, limited-edition Hershey’s SHE bars for a third year to honor the influential women and girls who make an impact on our lives. The Hershey’s SHE bars serve as a heartwarming reminder to take a moment and shine a …
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Nova Chemicals Corporation has announced the establishment of Nova Circular Solutions, a new line of business focusing on lower-emission, recycled solutions that will help reshape a better, more sustainable world. Nova Circular Solutions will be home to the SYNDIGOTM brand, the company’s newest portfolio of recycled polyethylene (rPE). Nova Circular Solutions is led by …
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Metsä Board Corporation have announced the winners of ‘Better with Less – Design Challenge 2022-2023’. A jury of package design experts chose two submissions to share first place: ‘Kid’s Headphones Packaging,’ by designer Kitty Ching and the ‘Cardboard Protecting Filler,’ by designers, Marcin Michalski, Monika Klimpel and Adrian Olejnik. The international packaging design competition …
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