Mars, Incorporated announces packaging innovation for snack bars  

Mars, Incorporated has announced that it has reached a key milestone in its commitment to a circular economy where packaging material never becomes waste. The new Kind snack bar packaging incorporates recycled content made from advanced recycling, meaning it contains less virgin plastic to previous products.   The new material has been completely redesigned for …

CCL presents shrink film material for South African beverage market

CL has announced that their EcoFloat shrink sleeves have successfully been trialed in South Africa by PET recycling specialist Extrupet and have been approved for the local recycling system. This marks the arrival of the first approved shrink sleeve decoration solution for the PET beverage market in South Africa and will help boost recycling rates …

Nespresso unveils new range of compostable coffee capsules

After three years of research and development, Nespresso has created a home compostable paper-based capsule that delivers the high-quality coffee for which the brand is known with no compromise on the taste experience. Consumer demand for compostable packaging is increasing, and an estimated 45% of French people now home compost one or more types of …

Nestle Waters, Diageo discuss plastic waste recycling in MENA

UN-Habitat, in cooperation with Nestle Waters, Diageo, Arcadis IBI Group and Development Inc. organised a side event during the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) under the title “Transitioning towards a circular economy: Innovation in plastic and glass waste recycling”, addressing the challenges and solutions of solid waste management in the Middle East and …

Coca-Cola ME launches 100% rPET packaging during FIFA World Cup

Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Coca-Cola Middle East has announced the introduction of 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles for Coca-Cola’s range of beverages across official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues, including stadiums and fan zones.   Aligning with the SC’s key initiatives on responsible plastic recycling, Coca-Cola Middle East’s pilot …

Innovia launches clear, one-side gloss coated BOPP film

Innovia Films has announced the launch of Rayoface CSA46, a clear, one-side gloss coated BOPP film, for food, beverage, household and personal care applications. This 46 micron film is approximately 10 percent thinner than most facestock films, giving this a higher yield and an improved carbon footprint.   Rayoface CSA, a high clarity and low …

Gulfood Manufacturing awards SIG for Heat&Go packaging

SIG has received the Breakthrough Food Technology Award at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 for its ‘Heat&Go’ packaging.   Abdelghany Eladib, President and General Manager Middle East and Africa at SIG, said, “Achieving this recognition from industry peers delights us tremendously. SIG has been working relentlessly with its partners and customers to bring to market innovative food …

Huhtamaki launches recyclable ice cream packaging

Huhtamaki has announced the launch of ICON packaging, a paper technology, initially for use for ice cream containers and lids, which enables recycling in communities with paper product recycling programs across the United States.   The company aims to deliver a sustainable solution for consumers which combines Huhtamaki’s proprietary water-based barrier coating with SFI-certified paperboard …

Henkel and LyondellBasell create re-closable packaging solution

LyondellBasell and Henkel have partnered to develop new reopen/reclose properties which make re-closable packaging even more convenient for consumers. The Henkel hotmelt adhesive, which is based on an innovative plastomer from LyondellBasell, is responsible for the improved reopen/reclose properties.   The final hotmelt adhesive manufactured by Henkel allows for a smooth first opening while maintaining …

Quality Street announces move to recyclable paper wrappers

Quality Street, one of Nestlé’s most popular confectionery brands in the UK and across the world has announced to introduce recyclable FSC-certified paper packaging for its twist-wrapped sweets worldwide.   The landmark move from dual foil and cellulose to recyclable paper wrappers will see Quality Street remove almost 2.5 billion individual pieces of packaging material …