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LATEST NEWS Gov't to introduce stronger health warnings on cigarette packaging The ministry plans to distribute the updated manual for labeling health warnings on cigarette packaging, as a follow-up to the government's tobacco industry regulation revision passed in June.The new regulation is to take effect Dec. 23.The manual requires companies to have more graphic warnings on cigarette products. For example, a warning on second-hand smoking includes a rendered image of a new Read More Schur Flexibles explores sustainable confectionery packaging The packaging solutions group is examining recyclable options made from polyethylene as well as renewable raw materials, primarily paper, which are provided with appropriate coatings.At FachPack 2022, the business will provide insights into innovative sustainable solutions, e.g. for sweets and other confectionery products, and unveil its new corporate direction.One of the biggest challenges in the Read More One Clean Carton® with Water- and Agri-based Printing Tests Safe for Pharmaceutical and Food-Safe Secondary Packaging

LATEST NEWS Maine oyster farm looks to eliminate plastics in seafood packaging Eric Oransky of Maine Ocean Farms joins his crew of four on a Wednesday morning in Freeport, loading coolers and large containers of ice on what's expected to be a large harvest of farmed oysters.Oransky and his colleague, Erin Adams, loaded the coolers down to Carter, who also works at Maine Ocean Farms.Once packed, they made the journey to the floating oyster farm and take in a few hundred Wet S Read More Toymakers Working To Cut Down On Plastic In Packaging MGA Entertainment makes the popular toy "LOL Surprise!" and says this fall 65% of the dolls will be in paper-based compostable packaging, instead of plastic. The company estimates the switch will eliminate 3 metric tons of plastic.MGA Entertainment CEO Isaac Larian says they also adapted their "Little Tikes" race care set. The cardboard box the set is sold in folds out 50 feet and becomes part of Read More Juliet Wines keeps Sustainability in mind for their new Wines Packaging Design On a mission to create eco-friendly wines of uncompromising quality and design, Juliet launches its revolutionary brand of luxury boxed wines.  Debuting with a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc and 2021 Grenache Ros, Juliet hails from a Certified California Sustainable Winery in the acclaimed Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. The wine is housed in a first-to-market cylindrical container deemed the "Eco-M

LATEST NEWS Multivac launches Top Wrap and Top Close to cut food waste and save materials According to the company, around 60% of fresh fruit and vegetables in Germany are sold pre-packed in retail outlets. Two-thirds of the packs are based on plastic and the remaining one-third are on cardboard or other paper fiber materials.The packs offer many benefits for preserving fresh produce. Most importantly, they improve shelf life, therefore, making a major contribution to preventing food w Read More Amcor’s Spirits & Wine Team develops new line of packaging meeting new U.S. Tax & Trade Bureau bottle sizes Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) is now offering samples of spirits bottles made of recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that meet the newly approved U.S. Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) sizes. Amcors new offering was developed to provide customers with the freedom and flexibility to explore new markets while gauging consumer interest.The six new ARP bottles were developed to maximize ease of use in Read More Veolia and Miracle-Gro Launch Recycling Scheme for Plastic Compost Bags

LATEST NEWS Multivac launches Top Wrap and Top Close to cut food waste and save materials According to the company, around 60% of fresh fruit and vegetables in Germany are sold pre-packed in retail outlets. Two-thirds of the packs are based on plastic and the remaining one-third are on cardboard or other paper fiber materials.The packs offer many benefits for preserving fresh produce. Most importantly, they improve shelf life, therefore, making a major contribution to preventing food w Read More Amcor’s Spirits & Wine Team develops new line of packaging meeting new U.S. Tax & Trade Bureau bottle sizes Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) is now offering samples of spirits bottles made of recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that meet the newly approved U.S. Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) sizes. Amcors new offering was developed to provide customers with the freedom and flexibility to explore new markets while gauging consumer interest.The six new ARP bottles were developed to maximize ease of use in Read More Veolia and Miracle-Gro Launch Recycling Scheme for Plastic Compost Bags