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SIG unveils next-generation packaging line-up at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022

13 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

For the first time in the region, SIG is presenting its expanded portfolio of market-leading sustainable packaging solutions at Gulfood. Debuting at Gulfood, bag-in-box and spouted pouch solutions for retail, institutional and industrial applications will be on display amongst SIG’s extended line-up of its next-generation packaging that allows customers to create new possibilities for differentiation, convenience, premiumisation, and flexibility.

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Solution Concept for Sensitive Substances

11 Nov 2022
Aditya Panwar

The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly using polymer syringes made of COC/COP (cyclo-olefin copolymers/cyclo-olefin polymers) materials. Their advantages over glass containers include break resistance, lower weight, less protein adsorption, and design flexibility. However, they also have certain disadvantages: their barrier properties are reduced and they have no UV and light protection, which may be critical in the case of sensitive substances such as biologics/biosimilars, cell and gene therapies, or mRNA-based vaccines and medications.

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Embossed VCI Tape Grips Around Bearings to Prevent Metal Corrosion, Damage

11 Nov 2022
Komal Sharma

New corrosion inhibitor (VCI) bearing wrap from Daubert Cromwell has an embossed texture that grips, stays in place around bearings and round shapes.  The flexible, durable bearing wrap protects metal surfaces from corrosion and damage. Suitable for machine and hand-wrap applications.

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Shake ‘N Bake to Save 900,000 Pounds of Plastic Waste Annually with Brand’s First-Ever Packaging Update

11 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

Today, iconic household staple, Shake ‘N Bake, ushers in a new era for its signature packaging, announcing the removal of the plastic ‘shaker’ bag from its products. Effective across its full product portfolio, this is the brand’s first step towards a more sustainable future – and an easy way for fans to make a difference, as 73% of consumers say they want to use less plastic, but don’t know how.

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IBG Partners with Loveseen to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging for False Lashes

11 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group), a leading global beauty solutions provider, has partnered with Loveseen, a brand of cruelty-free, natural-looking false eyelashes, to develop stylish yet sustainable packaging for its line of more than a dozen lash varieties. Launched in 2020 by Jenna Lyons, former creative president of J.Crew, and makeup artist Troi Ollivierre, the brand leaned on IBG to develop its packaging.

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The CMA CGM Group launches service to collect and recycle used paper and plastic packaging in Indonesia

11 Nov 2022
Grania Jain
  • With EASY RECYCLING, CMA CGM offers its customers in Indonesia an innovative service for shipping and logistics.
  • A local initiative that follows the Group’s stance to stop transporting plastic waste from June 1, 2022, preventing their export to destinations where sorting, recycling, or recovery cannot be assured.
  • An additional product to complete our ACT with CMA CGM+, a complete range of high value-added services to analyze, reduce and offset the environmental footprint of the shipment of our clients’ goods.

Clients who opt for EASY RECYCLING will unpa

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Greiner puts sustainable packaging message on the road

10 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

Owned by the Austrian Greiner AG since 2006, the plastics firm, formerly known as Wilsanco, is one of the north’s most prolific manufacturers.

Despite being responsible for creating packaging for many of our best known consumer goods, from the Quality Street box to virtually all locally sourced yoghurt products, Greiner has maintained a relatively low profile in recent years.

But that’s now changing as part of a new investment programme that has seen the family-owned company announce plans to invest another £10 million in expanding its operations here.

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Smurfit Kappa paper mill unveils new sustainable innovation

10 Nov 2022
Komal Sharma

Smurfit Kappa’s Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new state-of-the art drying process innovation to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Traditionally, paper drying is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of the manufacturing process. The innovative new processes implemented have resulted in a 6% reduction in steam energy consumption and a 5% reduction in total CO2 emissions from the Kent-based paper mill.  

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Assam CM Asks Youths To Focus On Proper Processing, Packaging Of Agricultural Items

09 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday urged the youth of the state to focus on processing and packaging of agriculture produces and items.

He said various produces from the state are in high demand globally and proper processing and packaging will ensure even more endorsement of these products.

Sarma was speaking after inaugurating a 5,000 metric-tonne-capacity cold-storage facility at Chaygaon and a fruit-processing centre at the food-processing park at Satabari, both under Kamrup district.

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