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Mother's Recipe revamps its 'Ready to Cook' product packaging

22 Feb 2024
PC Correspondent

The redesigned packaging specifies the cooking time for each food variant. The one-step cooking method is illustrated visually on the front bottom of the pack - simply take the pack, add water, and vegetables/paneer/chicken as desired.

Mother's Recipe has revamped its Ready to Cook product packaging. The new design embodies a modern and contemporary look, aiming to set a fresh and vibrant tone for the Ready to Cook range. It also aligns with the brand's values and commitments to authenticity, innovation, and consumer well-being, the company shared in a statement.

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Formable cellulose-based packaging could replace single-use plastic

22 Feb 2024
Vasu Goyal

In a pilot-scale trial to find alternative raw materials for rigid plastic packages, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has discovered the unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications.

The results enable the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable 3D packaging solutions that were previously unattainable.

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European Commission Proposes Ban on BPA in Food-Contact Materials

21 Feb 2024
Aditya Panwar

The European Commission (EC) released a preliminary regulation on February 9, 2024, proposing the prohibition of bisphenol-A (BPA) in the production of food-contact plastics, varnishes, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, ion-exchange resins, and rubber. This action stems from the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) reassessment of scientific evidence on BPA, which resulted in establishing a new acceptable daily intake (ADI) for BPA at 0.2 nanograms per kilogram of body weight (bw) per day, published in April 2023.

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New prebiotic ‘feel-good’ soda launches in the UK

21 Feb 2024
Vasu Goyal

Prebiotic soda brand Living Things has been launched, with an emphasis on gut-friendly ingredients and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Developed and manufactured in the UK, Living Things is carbon negative and packed in fully recyclable cans. The range of lightly sparkling drinks has low sugar, high fibre and prebiotics, delivering two billion live cultures per can without compromising on taste.

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New norms mandate packaging of 100percent food-grains and 20percent of sugar in jute bags

21 Feb 2024
Komal Sharma

To give an impetus to the diversification of the jute industry, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Friday extended the norms for mandatory packaging of 100% food grains and 20% sugar in diversified jute bags for the the Jute Year 2023-24 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024)
The decision will give relief to 4,00,000 workers employed in jute mills and ancillary units as well as support to the livelihood of around 40 lakh farmer families

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Mitsu Chem Plast Limited Leads the Way in Sustainable Packaging with MiEcoPET

21 Feb 2024
PC Correspondent

MiEcoPET, spearheaded by Mitsu Chem Plast Limited, is revolutionizing packaging technology in India with its sustainability-focused approach. By using 30-50% less raw material than traditional HDPE containers and incorporating 30-60% recycled PET material, MiEcoPET reduces waste, conserves resources, and cuts costs without compromising strength or durability.

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Rockstar Energy reveals new brand identity

20 Feb 2024
Vasu Goyal

Designed in-house by PepsiCo Design + Innovation, aims for greater accessibility and inclusivity by differentiating from traditional energy drinks.

The new design features a burst of colours seek to resonate with a broader audience of energy drink consumers by adopting a new flavour-forward look and feel.

The new look maintains the iconic star logo while introducing simplicity and a ‘universal appeal’, catering to a broader, more modern audience.

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Amcor’s AmSky and AmPrima earn Walmart’s ‘Circular Connector’ seal of approval

20 Feb 2024
Komal Sharma

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized for its AmSky™ and AmPrima™ more sustainable packaging solutions, earning a place on Walmart’s ‘Circular Connector platform.

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