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John West introduces Ecotwist to disrupt the packaging industry

28 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

Launching in the UK, one of Thai Union’s major markets, the group will consider rolling out Ecotwist in other countries while British consumers can find Ecotwish in all Asda stores, with other major retailers to follow soon.

Thai Union believes Ecotwist marks the “biggest packaging innovation in the UK’s ambient tuna category in the last 20 years” and is a “step change” in sustainability for John West.

Consumers can now enjoy John West’s highest-quality tuna without the hassle of any excess packaging and excess waste, the group wrote.

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Thermoform lines fit with robot loading to pack medical devices in a single operation

28 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

The single-piece-flow system works well for medical devices, says the machinery company, with the thermorform equipment taking up on average 70% less space than a traditional system. This means it provides a good fit immediately after assembly and production lines, Shawpak argues, reducing work-in-progress and handling. 

A vision and reject system for optical character recognition was incorporated into the scope of supply, ensuring data is compliant with strict US FDA and pharmaceutical requirements.

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Aldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas

28 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

Aldi has removed plastic packaging on some of its bananas as part of a new trial to reduce plastic pollution.

The trial is taking place across selected stores in the UK, including in the North East, Yorkshire, the South West, the South East, and the Midlands.

The discounter is following the example of other major supermarkets in  replacing the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative.

The trial covers selected banana lines, such as Aldi’s Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas, and organic six-pack.

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Mondi takes another slice of sustainable packaging by teaming up with Scan Sverige

27 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent
  • Mondi partners with Scan Sverige to provide packaging for its Pärsons brand's ham, sausage and plant-based slices.
  • Mondi's WalletPack is designed for recycling, successfully replacing previously used multi-material non-recyclable plastic packaging.
  • The new PP-based mono-material packaging has a high oxygen barrier, keeping the product fresh on shelf.

Mondi’s WalletPack is a PP based solution which is designed for recyclability.

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Dr. Bronner’s Embarks on Zero Waste Journey, Pioneering Circular Economy Initiatives

27 Jul 2024
Aditya Panwar

In a world increasingly grappling with the consequences of waste and environmental degradation, Dr. Bronner’s stands out as a beacon of sustainability and innovation. Embracing the principles of a circular economy, the company has embarked on a mission to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and redefine the way products are packaged and delivered.

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Study by Ireland's EPA examines how single-use packaging for fruit and vegetables can be reduced, along with results of a national survey on usage and attitudes; report will help inform Ireland's approach to EU’s forthcoming PPWR, says minister of state

27 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

The report was mandated in the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, and aims to examine how single-use packaging used in the sale of fruit and vegetables can be reduced. The report gathers information and insights on the types of single-use packaging used to bring fruit and vegetables to the point of sale, the role of producers, wholesalers/distributors and retailers in specifying the type and use of single-use packaging in the sale of fruit and vegetables, and suggests options to reduce such single-use packaging.

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DS Smith North America Launches New PackRight Workshops for Highly Collaborative Sustainable Packaging Design

27 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

The workshops, which are hosted at the company’s PackRight Centers in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Lebanon, Indiana, bring DS Smith’s designers and engineers together with customers to develop design solutions that boost packaging efficiency, effectiveness, appeal and sustainability. The new workshops are the first in the U.S. packaging and design space to employ advanced visual content platform solutions from leading French collaboration tech start-up Klaxoon.

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New uncoated paperboard enables superior packaging and graphical applications with a natural touch

27 Jul 2024
Komal Sharma

Invercote Touch is a brand-new, unique, uncoated paperboard that enables brands to create premium packaging products that have a natural look and feel. With the same technical characteristics as other products in the Invercote family, Invercote Touch delivers a tactile experience without compromising on performance.

 

Invercote Touch, an innovative uncoated paperboard, is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and visually appealing packaging materials while maintaining excellent printability.

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Nestle, Britannia, ITC: Winners, losers from plastic waste management norms

27 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

Britannia, Colgate and Nestle will be most impacted by the new plastic waste management (PWM) rules that are likely to push up packaging costs for consumer firms, suggests a note by Kotak Institutional Equities. These new rules are likely to be implemented starting in a phased manner starting fiscal 2024-25 (FY25).
On the other hand, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), ITC, Jyothy Labs and Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), the report said, will be least impacted by the new PWM rules.

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