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 …
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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 …
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One of Europe’s leading take-away salad bar company Picadeli has replaced their single-use plastics lid with a formed fiber lid. The new lid is plastic-free, PFAS-free, renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and saves about 120 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Picadeli has 2,300 salad bars throughout Europe and the USA. With a strong focus on sustainability …
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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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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, has announced its exclusive partnership with start-up Mimica for a unique, innovative closure in food labels, creating accessible, affordable freshness indicators for all types of perishable products, from food to pharmaceuticals. The goal is to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety. Benoit Henckes, …
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Mondi has launched Hug&Hold, a recyclable, paper-based solution to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. Hug&Hold comprises two elements that provide secure and safe transportation as well as stacking of bundles of bottled drinks. The first element is a patent-pending sleeve made of 100% kraft paper that wraps around the bottles …
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HEINZ: PAPER-BASED KETCHUP BOTTLE Heinz, maker of the world’s best-selling ketchup, is teaming up with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable and recyclable bottle made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp. Heinz is the first sauce brand to test the potential of Pulpex’s sustainable paper bottle packaging for its range of world-famous condiments. ALTHIKA …
With its IDH (Intelligent Direct Handling), Syntegon has announced a new solution for handling and portioning cookies and crackers. The Syntegon IDH is based on a newly developed picker technology using linear motors. The flexible pick-and-place machine not only ensures particularly gentle product handling, but also offers a compact design along with high output and …
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Coca‑Cola Creations has launched a new limited-edition flavor, a collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Marshmello. It will be available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a limited time only. The brand’s first-ever beverage co-created with an artist, Marshmello’s Limited Edition Coca‑Cola bottles a fusion of the artist’s favorite flavors, watermelon and strawberry, mixed with …
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Kizad has signed a lease with dairy and juice company Al Rawabi for a dairy production facility in Abu Dhabi. Al Rawabi will initially develop 2sq km in Kizad with an additional 3sq km planned. The dairy farm, with an investment of AED650million, will be home to 10,000 Al Rawabi cows. Abdullah Al …
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