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Frozen baked goods giant eliminates black plastic trays from production line

15 May 2023
Grania Jain

It said the revised packaging will result in 10 tonnes of black plastic per annum being saved from landfill.

All plastics used in the Frank Dale range are now recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and contain 70% recycled plastics, with a minimum of 30% Post Consumer Recycle (PCR) supplied by Charpac.

CSB Packaging now also supply 100% recycled and 100% recyclable corrugated board, made from turned reels of recycled paper.

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Big name brands join Pack4Good eco packaging drive

15 May 2023
Grania Jain

The initiative was launched in 2019 and those now signed up include fashion and beauty e-tail giant Zalando, plus brands Mango, ba&sh, Ardene, and Nicholas Kirkwood. The new brands bring the total number of Pack4Good partners to 317.

Canopy said they’ve all “committed to revolutionising their packaging supply chains to protect vital forests all over the planet”.

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Greiner Packaging announces a creative partnership with Appetite Creative

15 May 2023
Vasu Goyal

sustainable plastic packaging experts Greiner Packaging announced the news of a partnership with creative technology studio Appetite Creative to advance its sustainable K3 packaging.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the conception of Greiner Packaging’s K3, a cardboard-plastic combination developed in Diepoldsau, Switzerland with the aim of saving plastic. As part of its celebrations, the sustainable packaging company has partnered with Appetite Creative to create, what they say is a fun and interactive experience to mark the evolution of K3.

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Paper Cans of Sangria Make a Splash in the US

15 May 2023
Vasu Goyal

Splash Beverage Group of Fort Lauderdale, FL, drew attention in 2021 with the introduction of Pulpoloco Sangria packaged in CartoCan paper can packaging.

The line of three alcohol-containing products aseptically packaged and imported from Europe is available in smooth red, soft rosé, and crisp white. The 250 mL/8.45-ounce paper cans feature an energetic packaging design in a format that's unique in look and feel. 

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Uganda’s new banana economy: upcycling banana waste to rugs, wigs, packaging and more

13 May 2023
Grania Jain

Uganda is the world’s second-largest producer and consumer of bananas; India is the first. With a global production value of about 10 million metric tons and banana consumption of almost one kilogram per person, per day, more than 75% of Uganda’s population relies on bananas as a staple food. The ripe fruit is cooked in savoury dishes and consumed as a dessert and made into wine, juice, beer, dehydrated snacks and more.

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SEALPAC’s Amax traysealers

13 May 2023
Grania Jain

When it comes to the SEALPAC Amax-series traysealers, the name says it all. Based on decades of experience in tray-sealing, they have been designed to achieve previously unattainable, maximized results in terms of productivity and efficiency. These machines are characterized by their economical use of energy and particularly low-wear design. This reduces maintenance costs and increases their availability in the production area. Each Amax traysealer reliably processes a wide variety of trays and film, including today’s resource-saving combinations.

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New '4 pack' cardboard packaging for apples

12 May 2023
Grania Jain

From now on, Jan Oskam trading company can offer a '4 pack' (73mm+). "With this, we target small households who want to spend a little more on convenience. These one or two-person homes prefer good, fresh apples that will last a week. Pre-packaged in paper, this packaging doesn't cause unwanted pollution. It also prevents people from grabbing apples off the shelf and thus prevents product loss. The cashiers need no stickers, and the margins are excellent."

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Ferrero’s “Estathé” Brand Launches New Convenient Packaging with Aptar’s Rocket Sport Cap

12 May 2023
Grania Jain

The Rocket closure’s highly innovative design was born from consumer studies and insights to meet many uncovered market needs, which attracted Ferrero to partner with Aptar for their new Estathé packaging.

“Partnering with Ferrero in the development of this new generation of Aptar’s sports caps has been beneficial for both parties,” said Andrea Pepe, sales manager for Aptar Closures. “Aptar provided technical support during line trials at Ferrero plant, while Ferrero provided valuable insights that Aptar utilized to further improve the closure design and functionalities.”

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Pernod Ricard invests in circular packaging group EcoSpirits

11 May 2023
Grania Jain

Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in circular packaging company EcoSpirits.

The French wine and spirits group’s investment in the Singapore business came as part of a $10m funding round led by New York-based investment group Closed Loop Partners.

Neither Pernod Ricard nor EcoSpirits disclosed the terms of the Beefeater brand owner’s investment.

Pernod Ricard is trialling a closed-loop packaging concept in south-east Asia using technology developed by EcoSpirits.

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