Faerch Plast UK is collaborating on a project, which will initially see 120 tons of black plastic (eight million items) recycled each month starting in July.
Made from 100% ‘forest-based renewable raw materials’, the SIGnature Pack first launched in July 2017 and will make its North American debut with non-dairy creamer brand Nutpods this fall.
Holland Colours (HCA), which produces colorants for the polymer industry including light barrier technology for UHT milk, says companies transferring from traditional packaging to PET will need more protection against the elements in their products.
FrieslandCampina claims it is the first food producer in the world to opt for a cardboard liter pack as it launches Chocomel in packaging made from 80% plant-based materials.
Constantia Flexibles plans to double sales in India within the next five years thanks to its acquisition of a majority stake in Creative Polypack and its group companies.
The AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) kicked off its first American Summit June 4, announcing it is expanding in Asia after launching its first Chinese language website.
Tri-Seal, part of Tekni-Plex has been granted a patent for its Sniff Seal technology, which can be used for a variety of product categories including dairy, confectionery, bakery and beverages.
Cranswick; WPO & Axion Polymers get vocal about plastic recycling
Cranswick fresh food producers has partnered with Waitrose, Iceland and Surfers Against Sewage, to drive debate and influence change of the single use of plastic.
'Visual codes such as UPC (Universal Product Codes) and QR (Quick Response) have been around for decades. They are ‘artifacts’ of a time when machines required visual symbologies'.
Arla Foods is the first customer to choose SIG’s SIGnature pack, an aseptic carton pack made from plant-based materials, to pack its organic milk Arla BIO Weidemilch.
Britvic, Danone, Coca-Cola, Nestlé and PepsiCo are among more than 40 businesses that have pledged to reduce plastic packaging waste in the UK by 2025.
RPC Bebo has partnered with German tool producer Marbacha to develop a thermoformed screw closure system for on-the-go snacks such as ice cream, snacks and sweets.
Ecolean showcased its latest packaging at Anuga FoodTec this month including alcoholic mojito drinks, tea whitener, which can be heated in the microwave, and ready-to-drink tomato soup packaging.
Total Corbion PLA, based in The Netherlands, has successfully started a 1 kTpa PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) pilot plant in Rayong, Thailand, producing various Luminy PLA resins.
CCL Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire Treofan America and Trespaphan Mexico Holdings from M&C for approximately $255m with the deal expected to close in Q2, 2018.
Smurfit Kappa has rejected a buy-out from International Paper Company (IP) because: ‘it fails to reflect the Group’s superior prospects as an independent business and represents a valuation multiple significantly below recent comparable transactions’.
'Since China banned imports of household plastics wastes on January 1, European food producers and retailers have intensified efforts to reduce or eliminate plastic.
‘Axion is calling for the creation of greater demand for recycled materials in the UK following China’s decision to restrict imports of waste paper and plastics.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Materials Challenge
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been recognized by The Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a Circular Materials Challenge winner for its compostable, lightweight cellulose film, which could be commercialized in 3-5 years.
International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) has successfully partnered with ZAP Logistics dairy distributor to deliver unrefrigerated milk using ‘The Answer’ aseptic tap.
Reaction: Iceland to ban own-brand plastic packaging by 2023
Bericap is seeing increased demand for lightweight closures for PET bottles and food, expanding into the edible oil, vinegar, soya sauce, ketchup and spreadable products market.
