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PSC rolls out pet industry Packaging Legislation Tracker

08 Aug 2024
PC Correspondent

On May 29, the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) launched its Packaging Legislation Tracker, a new tool for the pet food industry designed to provide an accessible, responsive overview of the latest packaging requirements that could impact business decisions, all organized by region for quick and relevant information.

The Packaging Legislation Tracker offers easy access to essential regulation details, insight into how these regulation may affect your pet food operations and guidance on where to find additional information, said Ali Boden, senior packaging manager with PSC.

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Dai Nippon Printing revamps photo media packaging

08 Aug 2024
PC Correspondent

Japan-based Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) is switching from plastic to paper to package its in-house manufactured photo-media, including ink ribbons and printing paper.

The change from petroleum-based plastic to biomass plant-based renewable resource paper is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions for the company by 69% – around 45 tons per annum.

DNP has also introduced an originally designed automated packaging machine for photo media production into the process, making it possible to achieve the same quality and lead time as when using plastic materials.

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Aldi announces major change to its beer and cider sold in stores

07 Aug 2024
Grania Jain

Aldi has announced a major packaging change to all of its beer and cider products.

In an attempt to improve its environmental commitments, the budget supermarket chain said it will remove all plastic packaging from its own-label four-pack beers and ciders. The company said the move will help reduce plastic waste.

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Sun Chemical launches sheetfed offset ink technologies

07 Aug 2024
Grania Jain

In an era marked by faster machines, lower-quality papers, cost pressures, and sustainability goals, printers are encountering more challenges than ever before. Sun Chemical recognizes these challenges and, as a result, is introducing this revolutionary ink based on innovative binder technology providing a higher body and lower tack. The benefit of the new technology has been proven through rigorous long-term testing to deliver the highest levels of productivity, the lowest applied cost, and the best overall sustainability benefits.

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Mother of Pearl Vodka will purchase Australia’s inaugural paper bottle machine from Frugalpac.

07 Aug 2024
Aditya Panwar

Award-winning Australian beverage brand Mother of Pearl Vodka has revealed plans to acquire Australia’s inaugural paper bottle machine from Frugalpac. This move aims to aid wines and spirits brands across Australasia and Southeast Asia in reducing their bottle carbon footprint by 84%. Mother of Pearl Vodka, known for its IWSC award-winning grape-based vodka sold in Frugal Bottles, has penned a letter of intent with Frugalpac to procure their Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine.

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Avocados From Mexico launches brand-new packaging

06 Aug 2024
PC Correspondent

Avocados From Mexico announced the launch of its brand-new packaging, hitting the shelves this month in more than 300 supermarkets across Quebec and the Maritime provinces. This exclusive partnership with Sobeys (including the IGA, Marchés Tradition, Bonichoix, and other banner brands) brings a fresh look to the fruit aisle with a colourful package featuring the new avoglow colour, officially developed by Pantone.

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Nutritionist Luke Coutinho Calls for Biodegradable Packaging in Food Deliveries, Zomato CEO Responds

06 Aug 2024
PC Correspondent

In recent years, the surge in restaurant take outs has brought about a significant increase in plastic waste from packaging materials such as bags, plastic boxes, and containers. This environmental concern has been amplified by celebrity nutritionist and lifestyle expert Luke Coutinho, who recently took to Instagram to urge food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy to switch to biodegradable containers.

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