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Packaging Redesign for the HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Brand Provides New Look, New Feel

13 Mar 2024
PC Correspondent

The makers of the HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® brand have always prioritized the development of 100% natural, delicious deli products that provide nourishment for consumers. Today, the brand team is unveiling a packaging redesign that delivers a refreshed logo, a TRUETASTE® Commitment and a reduction of packaging materials used.

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Southgate’s modular pack bench offers alternative to bespoke solutions

11 Mar 2024
PC Correspondent

The modular pack bench has been designed specifically by the Southgate Equipment team to provide an option for those who want quality, durable pack bench solutions but are frustrated with the restrictions of off-the-shelf options that don’t meet their needs.

By combining four baseline bench designs with 20 different parts that can be fitted in position before delivery, Southgate’s modular pack bench arrives fully assembled and ready to be integrated into workflow immediately with the peace of mind it meets customers’ exact needs.

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McDonald's Korea serving sundaes in fully-recycled packaging

11 Mar 2024
PC Correspondent

This is part of McDonald's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, with the company expecting to achieve carbon reduction by approximately 59 percent. McDonald's Korea aims to positively influence the industry as the first to implement this initiative among the fast food giant's global network chain as well as the Korean food service sector.

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Nokia moves to 100% recyclable packaging for its Fixed Networks Lightspan portfolio

10 Mar 2024
Grania Jain

Nokia moves to 100% recyclable packaging for its Fixed Networks Lightspan portfolio

  o Move reduces packaging waste for its broadband access products
  o New packaging is 60% smaller, 44% lighter, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 60%
  o Nokia’s commitment to sustainability supports Deutsche Telekom’s circularity goals for its supply chain

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Aldi partners with Frugalpac for own-brand paper wine bottles

10 Mar 2024
Vasu Goyal

udget supermarket chain Aldi has partnered with sustainable packaging company Frugalpac to introduce what is claimed to be the UK’s first supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles.  

The retailer will offer its Cambalala South African Shiraz (£7.99/$10.19, 75cl) and Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc (£7.99, 75cl) in Frugalpac’s lightweight paper bottles. 

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CalRecycle releases initial findings for recyclability labeling, EPR law implementation

10 Mar 2024
PC Correspondent
  • CalRecycle on Thursday shared multiple updates toward implementing its 2022 extended producer responsibility for packaging law. The agency published draft rules as well as a covered materials category list of potential categories regulated by SB 54.
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Riman Korea Debuts New Sustainability-Focused Packaging

09 Mar 2024
Grania Jain

The new packaging with be implemented on Riman’s IncellDerm Active Cream EX, Dermatology First Package Booster EX, and Vieton Oil Mist products, which alone account for 5.4 million units sold annually. After this successful switch, the company said it plans to gradually expand the use of this eco-friendly technology to the rest of its product lines. 

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