Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product. The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …
Henkel and Panverta collaborate to improve sustainable packaging for dry foods
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Indonesia-based film manufacturer PT. Panverta Cakrakencana have developed a new film solution that enhances oxygen barrier performance in packaging for dry foods. This collaboration aims to reduce the number of layers in packaging, addressing environmental concerns by minimizing waste. Traditionally, packaging for products like flour, rice, and pasta requires multiple …
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Sonoco launches 95% paper-based, fully recyclable cans
Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality. The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …
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Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo collaborate on circular laundry detergent packaging
Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain. The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …
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Walmart approves BluePrint Automation’s Easy-D® case-packing solution
BluePrint Automation (BPA) has unveiled its Easy-D® concept, a patented case-packing solution tailored for food manufacturers aiming to meet the growing demands for Shelf Ready Displays (SRD) from supermarkets. Recently approved by Walmart, the Easy-D® integrates an innovative box design with BPA’s case packing technology. The Easy-D® offers a unique approach to …
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Piovan Group to unveil cutting-edge rPET packaging innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
Piovan Group, a global leader in process automation systems, will present its latest innovations in rPET packaging analysis at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. At hall 1, stand 118, the company will highlight Inspecta, a groundbreaking range of analysers designed to enhance safety and sustainability in PET packaging production. The Inspecta line features two key …
New recyclable packaging from Amazon arrives in the UK
Amazon has introduced a new recyclable packaging solution designed specifically for UK customers. The company has developed a shock-proof, lightweight paper envelope that can be recycled at home, eliminating the use of plastic materials. This initiative follows Amazon’s commitment to reducing unnecessary packaging. In collaboration with packaging expert Mondi, Amazon has created a …
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Castrol introduces HDPE bottles with 50% recycled plastic content
Castrol India Limited has increased the recycled content in its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottles to 50%, marking another step in its sustainability journey. The company aims to use 2,600 metric tonnes of recycled plastic annually in its packaging portfolio by 2024. This development builds on Castrol’s previous efforts to enhance the sustainability …
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Marigold shifts to Sonoco’s fully recyclable EnviroCan® packaging
Marigold Health Foods has announced a switch to Sonoco’s fully recyclable EnviroCan® packaging for its natural and organic products. The new packaging, made from paper-based materials, supports Marigold’s commitment to sustainability while addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly food packaging. The packaging will be used for products such as nutritional yeast, bouillon, …
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Heinz marks Saudi National Day with brandless ketchup bottles
In a unique gesture to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day, Heinz has removed its iconic logo from ketchup bottles, replacing it with a plain green label. This special edition, launched today, allows consumers to personalize their bottles with messages of national pride. Instead of the familiar Heinz branding, the bottles feature an empty …
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