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New Monster Energy can pays homage to popular 2002 drink

25 Oct 2023
Grania Jain

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), which produces the energy drink, said that the can design features the same look and feel as the original sugared drink, which first launched in 2002 and continues to prove popular today.

The move comes as CCEP looks to capitalise on the demand for traditional energy drinks, which command a 55% share of the energy drinks category, alongside the ‘growing popularity’ of zero sugar options.

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TNA-Burts Snacks partnership drives increase in output

24 Oct 2023
Grania Jain

With the installation of TNA’s latest high-speed seasoning and packaging system, Burts said it has been able to keep pace with growing demand for locally sourced potato crisps and maintain the highest level of product quality.

The new system features a TNA intelli-flav OMS 5 on-head seasoning system and a ninth TNA robag vertical, form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging solution, integrated with the company’s twin-lane TNA roflo HM distribution lines. The new solution has allowed Burts to maximise throughput and flexibility in the packaging process.

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THE PAPER CROSS-BOTTOM BAG IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD – AGAIN

24 Oct 2023
Aditya Panwar

The cross-bottom bag is becoming a competitive advantage: with the new EXTRA 5-FS, GARANT has recognized the international packaging trend and is introducing a cross-bottom bag machine that meets the needs of modern and ecological production. The EXTRA 5-FS is technically based on the TRIUMPH 5-F6, the benchmark machine for block-bottom bags since 2021. There is already high demand from the hygiene sector, especially for diaper packaging.

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Schreiner MediPharm Presents New Freeze-Light-Protect Label at PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes !

22 Oct 2023
Aditya Panwar

Therapies and vaccines with mRNA substances as well as cell and gene therapies are becoming increasingly important. However, these novel active ingredients entail special challenges: On the one hand, they must be transported and stored on dry ice at freezing temperatures of down to -100 °C. On the other hand, special light protection is frequently required, depending on the type of substance.

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Plastipak & PVG LIQUIDS Develop Lightest 375g Preform for 20L Stackable Containers in Europe

21 Oct 2023
Grania Jain

Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and recycling of plastic containers, announced today the creation of the lightest preform solution for a 20 liter stackable container in the European market, which will eliminate around 200 tons of CO2 emissions each year. As partner in the project, PVG Liquids carried out the validation of the light weight stackable container.

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A new breakthrough for Paptic® materials – Footprint Tools adopts a renewable and recyclable material for their product packaging

21 Oct 2023
Grania Jain

Switching to Paptic® material: a significant reduction in plastic waste, cost savings in logistics, and enhanced in-store display  

“We chose Paptic® for our packaging because we wanted to use a renewable material. It looked great and it was strong enough for the job.

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Dove launches its first refillable deodorant

21 Oct 2023
Komal Sharma

Buy once. Refill for life.* That’s the thinking behind Dove’s new refillable deodorant. It’s a first for the brand and a launch that’s set to disrupt the entire deodorants sector.

“Our refillable deodorant represents a new, more sustainable way of consumption – reinventing the daily deodorant for a planet in crisis,” explains Augusto Garzon, Dove’s Global Vice President of Deodorants.

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