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Rishi Sunak eyes packaging tax U-turn

22 Jun 2023
Grania Jain

Rishi Sunak is preparing to delay a new tax on packaging after opposition from MPs and retailers over the costs it would add to household shopping bills.

The Telegraph understands that ministers are holding talks about pushing back the planned rollout of the scheme to charge retailers and manufacturers for the cost of councils recycling their packaging.

It would be the second major government initiative to be delayed in recent days over concerns about its impact on consumer bills, amid soaring inflation and the prospect of a general election as soon as next spring. 

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Used machines - promotion on March 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Steinhaus & Co. Konserven GmbH

21 Jun 2023
Press Packagin…

The system consisted of 4 processing lines for cherries, of the 4 Engler de-stalking machines, however, only one is still for sale. But all four FERRUM pitting machines.

After pitting, the cherries were placed in the tinplate cans using a special belt weigher. The infusion was dosed using a six-digit vacuum filling machine, make Engler.

The pitting machines are all equipped with pitting plates for cherries 24/12 mm.

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New sustainable cardboard and R-PET packaging for berries and other crops

21 Jun 2023
Grania Jain

The solution is combining a 100% biodegradable support, made of corrugated cardboard or paper, with a lid made out of R-PET, a plastic that has already been recycled and can be recycled again. The support is created by Strong Pack, SP Soluciones Agricolas cardboard and paper packaging division, while the R-PET lid is manufactured by Indesla.

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ProAmpac Introduces Fiber-Based Sandwich Packaging

20 Jun 2023
Grania Jain

By combining the benefits of modified atmosphere packaging with sustainable fiber materials, ProAmpac addresses the demand for reduced food spoilage, environmentally-friendly packaging and an enhanced consumer experience in the food-to-go market. With the capability to keep a fresh sandwich or wrap preserved for up to 28 days, the new packaging provides freshness and sustainability for meals on the go, according to the company.

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Dow Collaborates with P&G China for Recyclable Air Capsule E-commerce Packaging

20 Jun 2023
Grania Jain

The air capsule, enabled by P&G China’s innovation and Dow’s materials, aims to deliver an effective and efficient way to protect products while avoiding excessive packaging in e-commerce and facilitating recyclability.

Reliable & Convenient Packaging Design

The air capsule packaging is a significant milestone in advancing sustainability for the e-commerce industry, offering benefits such as:
 

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P&G Beauty Untangles Hair Care Sustainability

20 Jun 2023
Press Packagin…

Europe has a leg up on the U.S. in a couple of regards when it comes to recycling, namely facilities capable of recycling more types of materials and a cumulative population that, in general, recycles more. But the global effort from companies to reduce waste and encourage recycling is making a worldwide difference, and they’re doing it, in part, by making recycling more convenient.

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Waddington Europe First to Supply Full Range of Easier-to-Recycle Punnets That Use Less Plastic

19 Jun 2023
Grania Jain

Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of Novolex®, has become the first to supply a full range of soft-fruit punnets to the UK market that are easier to recycle and use less plastic than conventional punnets.

Made with Waddington's revolutionary MONOAIR™ cushion technology, the new 100% mono-material punnets are now available in large rectangular (WE80), square (WE62) and standard rectangular (WE37) versions.

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