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Tata Steel Nederland Opens New Production Line for Sustainable Food Packaging

Grania Jain

January

/ 2026

Tata Steel Nederland has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel. Using our innovative TCCT technology (Trivalent Chromium Coating Technology), we produce packaging steel more sustainably and already comply with future legislation. Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is the exclusive developer of this innovation and holds the patent. We also supply TCCT technology to other steel producers, setting the European standard for sustainable packaging steel production.

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TSN Sets New European Standard for Steel Packaging with Innovation

Lidl Switzerland Rolls Out Sustainable Packaging For Some Cheese SKUs

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

Lidl Switzerland Rolls Out Sustainable Packaging For Some Cheese SKUs

Partnering with Hardegger Käse dairy, the retailer is replacing traditional plastic packaging with an eco-friendly alternative.

The move is part of Lidl Switzerland's broader sustainability strategy aimed at reducing plastic.

The new cellulose packaging, which houses the popular Alpstein and Usserrhödler organic mountain cheeses, is made from recycled wood sourced from FSC-certified forests. Production of the packaging is free from fossil fuels, while the packaging itself effectively preserves the cheese's flavour while ensuring food safety.

Amcor collaborates with Stonyfield Organic and Cheer Pack North America to launch first all-PE spouted pouch

Komal Sharma

September

/ 2024

Amcor collaborates with Stonyfield Organic and Cheer Pack North America to launch first all-PE spouted pouch

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is proud to collaborate with Stonyfield Organic, the country’s leading organic yogurt maker, and Cheer Pack North America, a leading manufacturer of spouted pouch packaging, to launch the first all-polyethylene (PE) spouted pouch. The collaboration pairs three leaders in sustainability to innovate a first-to-market solution that provides a more sustainable package without compromise on performance.

Mondelez shifts Triscuit to more sustainable packaging

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

Mondelez shifts Triscuit to more sustainable packaging

With the move, Mondelez said that up to 50% of the plastic in the bag-in-box liner films for Triscuit will be sourced from an advanced platform — known as chemical or molecular recycling — employing the ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, which supports a more circular pack economy through the use of renewable materials and energy.

Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea

The different types of flexible packaging paper cover a range of requirements — from good knurling and heat‐sealing properties with or without a barrier function, to teabag wrapping and flow packs.

“Our flexible packaging paper has a lot of advantages: It is recyclable, offers top product protection, complies with food standards, and is highly compatible with tea packaging machines, offering the same efficiency and speed as plastic film,” says Christoph Wachter, director of flexible packaging paper at Koehler Paper.

Mondi puts the fizz into Coca-Cola HBC Austria’s functional packaging solution

Vasu Goyal

September

/ 2024

Mondi puts the fizz into Coca-Cola HBC Austria’s functional packaging solution

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is delighted to launch a new more sustainable sleeve packaging, created to replace conventional plastic shrink wrap around 1.5 litre sparkling soft drink multipacks produced by Coca-Cola HBC in Austria and keep them secure.

Air Wick’s Botanica Brand Launches a New Premium Range to Meet Increasing Demand for Indulgence and Wellbeing

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

Air Wick’s Botanica Brand Launches a New Premium Range to Meet Increasing Demand for Indulgence and Wellbeing

Introduced to market with a set of luxury scented candles, Botanica Origins draws on the expertise in innovation by parent brand Reckitt and weaves a rich brand story to connect with increasingly engaged users.

INEOS unveils pilot line for recyclable packaging films in Brussels

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

INEOS unveils pilot line for recyclable packaging films in Brussels

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has launched a pioneering pilot line for developing recyclable flexible packaging films.
Installed at their R&D centre in Brussels, this multi-million euro investment aims to reduce landfill waste by one million tonnes annually.
The new technology allows for full-scale testing of recyclable films that meet EU regulations.

The new multilayer, blown film line with Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) has been installed at INEOS’ R&D centre in Brussels, Belgium.

Bready, set, go! Sainsbury’s introduces new packaging across bakery, reducing over 560 tonnes of plastic a year

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

Bready, set, go! Sainsbury’s introduces new packaging across bakery, reducing over 560 tonnes of plastic a year

The changes to pastries, doughnuts and baguettes from the in-store bakery will save plastic as they switch to paper
The new recyclable packaging will help customers cut down on plastic waste at home

All doughnuts and pastries previously in plastic clam-shell style packaging are switching to cardboard and paper packaging – a 90% plastic reduction – which will reduce plastic packaging by 414 tonnes annually. Doughnuts are switching to card boxes with a small window and twin-pack pastries, as well as croissants and cinnamon swirls, are moving to paper bags*.

Cullen nominated for global Earthshot Prize

PC Correspondent

September

/ 2024

Cullen nominated for global Earthshot Prize

Cullen’s Fibre Bottle was nominated in the Waste-Free World category which aims to “build a world where nothing goes to waste, where the leftovers of one process become the raw materials of the next – just like they do in nature”.

Amcor to support Cadbury Australia’s move to 50% recycled plastic across core chocolate portfolio wrappers

Komal Sharma

September

/ 2024

Amcor to support Cadbury Australia’s move to 50% recycled plastic across core chocolate portfolio wrappers

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, signed a deal with Cadbury to source ~1,000 tons of post-consumer recycled plastic to wrap its core Cadbury chocolate range, accelerating Cadbury’s ambitions to reduce its virgin plastic needs.

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Tata Steel Nederland Opens New Production Line for Sustainable Food Packaging

Lidl Switzerland Rolls Out Sustainable Packaging For Some Cheese SKUs

Amcor collaborates with Stonyfield Organic and Cheer Pack North America to launch first all-PE spouted pouch

Mondelez shifts Triscuit to more sustainable packaging

Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea

Mondi puts the fizz into Coca-Cola HBC Austria’s functional packaging solution

Air Wick’s Botanica Brand Launches a New Premium Range to Meet Increasing Demand for Indulgence and Wellbeing

INEOS unveils pilot line for recyclable packaging films in Brussels

Bready, set, go! Sainsbury’s introduces new packaging across bakery, reducing over 560 tonnes of plastic a year

Cullen nominated for global Earthshot Prize

Amcor to support Cadbury Australia’s move to 50% recycled plastic across core chocolate portfolio wrappers

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