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Delhivery Ltd, a logistics services provider, has introduced a location intelligence solution called 'LocateOne'. This is the company's second software offering on the OS1 platform, following their delivery management solution 'DispatchOne'. LocateOne is an API-based stack that improves address accuracy and reduces fraud for businesses in various sectors. Delhivery aims to become the operating system for commerce and believes the OS1 platform provides an opportunity for businesses to achieve operational excellence.

Starting September 10, McDonald’s is introducing the Mini McFlurry to participating U.S. locations, offering fans a smaller, craveable portion of their favorite frozen treat. Whether you’re a fan of classic OREO®, prefer M&M’S®, or love trying limited-time flavors, the Mini McFlurry delivers all the indulgence in a more convenient size.

Pregis® has introduced the Pregis EasyPack® GeoTerra® Auto Dispenser to the North American market, designed to enhance productivity for businesses seeking efficient and recyclable packaging solutions. The new dispenser is built to streamline high-volume operations, offering an automated solution for their popular GeoTerra paper-based packaging.

This new product is certified by Interseroh Made for Recycling, TÜV Industrial Composting, TÜV Soil Biodegradable, and the self-declared International Organization for Standardization 14020 Water Biodegradable.

“At the end of its life cycle, Solutum’s material decomposes completely. When handled in a managed environment, Solutum biodegrades in industrial composting plants, and in unmanaged environments, including oceans, rivers or when openly dumped, Solutum film biodegrades in soil and natural waters," said Solutum founder and president Sharon Barak.
 

Zotefoams, a UK-based producer of cellular materials, has entered into a licencing agreement with Censco, a US-based mechanical design company. Censco will start manufacturing equipment for the production of Zotefoam’s mono-material barrier packaging, called ReZorce.

Censco will manufacture under licence the proprietary gas injection equipment marketed by Zotefoams under the MuCell brand. The equipment is installed on plastic extrusion lines to inject atmospheric gases during the melt phase.

Pernod Ricard’s Absolut Group has unveiled its latest artistic limited-edition vodka bottles, the Absolut Warhol, continuing its tradition of blending art and spirits. The new packaging, inspired by a recently rediscovered Andy Warhol artwork, debuted exclusively in global travel retail on July 1, 2024, with availability in major airports such as London Heathrow and Dubai International.

Milkio Foods Limited had descriptions like '100 per cent Pure New Zealand' and 'from the clean green pasture based dairy farms in New Zealand' on its ghee products - despite using butter imported from India.

It also used false and incomplete information to retain approval to use the FernMark logo - a trusted symbol to identify products made in New Zealand.

The Commerce Commission was referred the case by the Ministry for Primary Industries and charged Milkio with 15 breaches of the Fair Trading Act.

The company pleaded guilty to the charges.

The new UK-made range launches with two models, both of which boast a number of safety, hygiene, waste reduction and functionality benefits over the original model. Notably, they feature an innovative safety blade that remains sheathed until the lid of the dispenser is closed to prevent cuts, antimicrobial technology for enhanced dispenser protection, and compatibility with recyclable films.

Yoran Imaging, which develops and supplies thermal imaging systems to optimize filling and heat-sealing processes on packaging lines, has successfully demonstrated the value of its thermal imaging-based heat-sealing inspection unit to expedite the incorporation of more sustainable packaging materials.

Frozen foods often stick to plastic packaging in the name of product protection, leaving less room for sustainable innovation. Italian frozen pizza brand Pizza A Mano out of the South Tyrol province is bucking that trend though, using Koehler Paper’s heat-sealable paper technology to bring recyclability to the freezer aisle.