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Repsol launches EVA range with 100% chemically recycled content

22 Nov 2023
Grania Jain

Repsol has added a range of chemically recycled ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers to its Reciclex portfolio. The Spanish petrochemical giant says this is the first product on the market to incorporate 100% circular AV from chemical recycling.

The move comes after Repsol invested €26 million in the installation of a new Reciclex production line at its Puertollano Industrial Complex in Spain. The company said the facility, where Repsol’s Primeva range of conventional EVA is produced, was ‘vital in developing, testing, and finally producing’ the new solution.

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Babybel celebrates 100 years of Disney

21 Nov 2023
Grania Jain

The release coincides with a national promotion offering consumers a chance to win $1,000 in cash and other goodies. The limited edition Babybels featuring Disney characters will be available in major retail stores around Australia from now until December 6.

Bel Groupe’s (Babybel’s parent company) Australia Country Manager Eric Jeanmaire said Bel has been collaborating globally with Disney for several years. This year’s theme is focused on sharing moments of wonder with Mickey & Friends.

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JDO Redesigns Friskis, Norway’s Beloved Summer Ice Lolly Brand

21 Nov 2023
Grania Jain

Friskis holds a special place in the hearts of Nordic consumers, evoking feelings of playful summertime moments and thirst-quenching experiences. JDO’s task was to create a bold and vibrant Friskis world that would not only captivate with its visual appeal but also preserve the brand’s essence.

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Adherence Monitoring: Digitally Enhanced and Child-Resistant

18 Nov 2023
Aditya Panwar

Key-Pak® is a flexible and versatile blister pack solution from Keystone Folding Box Company that is suitable for a variety of tablet forms, dosing regimens, and blisters. It has a special feature for opening the cavities ensuring a high level of child resistance as well as seniorfriendly use. Since its introduction in 2003, Key-Pak® has established itself as the clinical packaging standard and has been used in thousands of studies.

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Say cheese! Mondi and Skånemejerier partner to introduce mono-material plastic packaging

18 Nov 2023
Grania Jain

The new packaging comprises a mono-material base web and lidding film, all of which is produced and printed by Mondi before being converted for 1kg and 2kg blocks of cheese by Skånemejerier. It will be sold in leading Swedish supermarket ICA and now comes in packaging that is designed for recycling. 

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New syringe and label combine to protect vaccines at -100 °C

17 Nov 2023
Vasu Goyal

Freeze-Light-Protect securely adheres to the syringe despite extremely low temperatures and enables reliable marking, according to the company. In addition, the specialty label can be provided with a variety of UV and light protection levels. The first level strictly provides UV protection, level two protects against UV rays and blue light, and level three delivers full light protection.

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