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Pringles Revolutionizes Packaging: Introduces Innovative 'Designed for Recycling' Paper-Based Tube for a Sustainable Snacking Future

17 Jan 2024
Aditya Panwar

"Kellanova Europe Achieves a Milestone in Sustainable Snacking: Unveils Redesigned, Widely Recyclable Pringles Tube with Paper Fiber Bottom

In a historic move for the snacking industry, Kellanova Europe, in collaboration with Sonoco, has transformed the iconic Pringles tube into a sustainable packaging marvel. The Belgian engineering and R&D teams proudly launched the 'designed for recycling' Pringles tube earlier this year, marking a significant shift toward eco-friendly practices.

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Himachal govt to start standardised apple packaging; traders relieved

17 Jan 2024
PC Correspondent

“The horticulture groves have a prolonged demand that the apples not be sold on a per-kilogram basis; we fulfilled it by doing trade on a weight basis last year. The farmers raised objections and demanded that the 30 kg could be packaged in carton boxes, against the 20 kg fixed by us,” said Jagat Singh Negi, horticulture minister.

He said that the farmers wanted to implement the universal packaging material with standardisation. “We have provisions under the APMC Act.”

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Starbucks Becomes First National Coffee Retailer to Accept Reusable, Personal Cups at Every Visit

16 Jan 2024
PC Correspondent

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that, starting today, customers at all company-operated and participating licensed Starbucks stores across the US and Canada can use their own clean, personal cup when ordering in cafés, in drive-thrus or when ordering ahead with the Starbucks app. With the majority of Starbucks beverages enjoyed on the go, this milestone unlocks a big opportunity for customers to choose reusables and supports Starbucks’ commitment to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030.

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EARTHFIRST® FILMS REDEFINES HOME COMPOSTABLE FILMS WITH NEW SOFT TOUCH OPTIONS

16 Jan 2024
Aditya Panwar

Industry-leading biopolymer film manufacturer Earthfirst® Films releases a line of soft touch, home compostable films. Strong side seals, which exceed the seal strength of traditional polyethylene-based materials, are an inherent film property. Film performance and tactile properties are ideal for e-commerce mailing envelopes, high-end retail bags, air pillow protection, refrigerated gel packs, produce labels, and any other application where home compostability or seal integrity are functional requirements.

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Aromica's Premium Sustainability: Utilizing Eco-Friendly Sonoco Packaging

16 Jan 2024
Aditya Panwar

In the pursuit of culinary perfection, chefs adhere to a creed of precision, excellence, and finesse. Central to their artistry is the reliance on premium ingredients that not only augment flavors but also embody the ethos of sustainability. Aromica Tradizio, a beacon for organic and sustainably sourced spices and blends, meets the discerning standards of culinary professionals and enthusiasts, while wholeheartedly embracing environmental consciousness.

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A Plastic Planet calls for household bins to be banned by 2030

16 Jan 2024
Grania Jain

Sian Sutherland, the group’s co-founder, says improvements to recycling collection rates cover-up “continued failure” to recycle waste. Sutherland argues that a “waste revolution” is needed where bins are banned in favour of a reuse model.

New polling conducted by A Plastic Planet revealed 74% of respondents want the UK government to force industry to create products and packaging that can be reused.

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CLUBZERØ is expanding its award-winning packaging range ahead of the single-use plastic packaging ban

15 Jan 2024
Grania Jain

Thanks to the UK Research and Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging grant, the largest and most ambitious UK government investment in sustainable plastics research and innovation, the team is thrilled to announce the design and development of new products.

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Walkers makes Sunbites HFSS compliant and reveals recycled plastic packaging

15 Jan 2024
Grania Jain

Walkers is announcing the rollout of new packaging for Sunbites range.

The new packaging is made with 50% recycled plastic. The change is set to reduce Sunbites’ use of virgin plastic by over 200 tonnes over the next two years.

The range is also now classified as non-HFSS. The reformulation follows months of trials at Walkers’ R&D centre aimed at reducing salt and sugar.

The launch forms part of PepsiCo’s health and sustainability plan.

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