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FDA clears Borealis’ Borcycle™ M recycled plastics for use in food-grade packaging

08 Jun 2024
PC Correspondent
  • Borealis receives two Letters of No Objection from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that allow its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics to be used in food-grade packaging in countries covered by FDA governance
  • The move supports Borealis to meet growing demand for high-quality recycled materials suitable for demanding and contact-sensitive applications
  • The decision marks a significant step forward in Borealis’ EverMinds™ ambition to accelerate action on plastics circularity

Borcycle M is Borealis’ transformational mechanical recycling t

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Inspiring Visit: Sandeep Kumar Goyal Brightens EMA with His Presence and Insights

07 Jun 2024
Press Packagin…

The EMA team had the delightful opportunity to welcome Sandeep Kumar Goyal to our facility recently. His visit, filled with engaging conversations and a showcase of our latest equipment, brought a wave of inspiration and camaraderie to our premises.

Sandeep's presence and insights left a lasting impact on our team, reinforcing the importance of our partnership in India.

We're grateful to Sandeep for his valuable time and the positive energy he shared with us. Here's to more such inspiring visits!

 

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Crocco and Versalis team up for food packaging from chemical recycling

07 Jun 2024
PC Correspondent

Production of the packaging, made from Balance®, a product supplied by Versalis, makes it possible to create a recycled film for food contact, while maintaining the technical performance and health properties that are essential for packaging intended for food use.

 

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Industrial design students create sustainable 'pasalubong' packaging for local businesses

07 Jun 2024
PC Correspondent

The recently concluded Packaging Design Awards recognized the ingenuity of young students in sustainable and industry-standard pasalubong (souvenir) packaging designs for diverse Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from different regions in the Philippines.

Co-presented by Fedrigoni Asia Ltd. and Prestige Quality Paper Products, producers of premium eco-friendly specialty paper for publishing, arts, and packaging, the initiative was organized by the Industrial Design Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB).

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Fresh Del Monte Pioneers Industry Shift with Launch of First-of-its-kind Reusable Plastic Banana Containers in Collaboration with Arena Packaging

06 Jun 2024
Grania Jain

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Arena Packaging, a leading packaging, design, and pooling company in North America, to introduce Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for bananas. The groundbreaking invention aims to transform industry standards for the leading fruit in fresh produce, while significantly reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs, and preserving the fruit's health.

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Amcor and AVON launch AmPrima™ Plus refill pouch in China

06 Jun 2024
PC Correspondent

In alignment with AVON’s ambition to use 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging material for its products by 2030, Amcor’s research and development teams partnered with AVON to design and develop their first refill pouch with recycle-ready material. The AmPrima refill pouch is designed to provide a more sustainable packaging solution that also delivers the barrier properties, stiffness, graphics performance and run speeds matching unrecyclable alternatives, while also providing convenience to consumers.

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Baust Unveils Groundbreaking Push-Over Process for Effortless Pallet and Packing Line Transitions

06 Jun 2024
Aditya Panwar

The Baust team recently accomplished a demanding project in the vicinity of Geneva, meeting stringent requirements for quality, safety, and ergonomics in automated processes. The challenge extended to precise planning within a complex room layout, navigating various mechanical and electrical interfaces. The project primarily focused on optimizing core processes related to pallet changing and wrapping within the logistics operations of a Swiss pharmaceutical producer.

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Reduce cereal box sizes by 20% with ULMA Packaging's innovative sustainable Tight-Bag technology

06 Jun 2024
Komal Sharma

As part of its drive for innovation, ULMA Packaging continues to develop its range of products to meet the needs of its customers. In a ground-breaking initiative that combines logistics efficiency and sustainability, ULMA Packaging has implemented a solution that reduces the size of cereal bags by up to 20% while keeping the same amount of product inside.

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Volpak partners with watttron to revolutionize Flexible Packaging through Digital Sealing Technology

06 Jun 2024
PC Correspondent

This collaboration aims to integrate watttron's intelligent digital sealing technology into Volpak's state-of-the-art horizontal pouching machinery, marking a significant leap forward in the realm of flexible packaging.

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