Swiss dairy company Emmi is partnering with Borealis and Greiner Packaging to produce Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE drinking cups using chemically recycled polypropylene.

Kremsmünster, Austria, August 2021. Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE, one of the leading ready to drink iced coffee brands in Europe, has started to incorporate chemically recycled polypropylene into its packaging. The cups are produced by Greiner Packaging and the chemically recycled material comes from Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions based in Vienna, Austria.

Emmi, Switzerland’s largest milk processor is committed to climate protection and the circular economy. The dairy company has the stated goal to make all of its packaging 100% recyclable and is committed to various measures to promote circularity such as packaging that contains at least 30% recyclate by 2027. Focusing on recyclable packaging and the use of recycled materials, Emmi is taking a first step with its successful Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE brand.

Material scarcity and environmental policy

From September 2021, Emmi's successful brand of chilled coffee drinks, Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE, will use at least 100 tonnes of plastic based on the recycled material each year. Chemical recycling renews plastic back to plastic creating recycled materials with a level of purity equivalent to fossil-fuel based PP and hence, fit for protective, food-safe and other demanding applications. In this way, Emmi is utilizing difficult to recycle feedstock preventing plastic waste that would be likely landfilled or incinerated. In the future, depending on the availability of suitable material, the amount of recycled plastic in Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE packaging is to be further increased.

The new technology to recover the polypropylene is currently still in its infancy, where Greiner Packaging and Borealis are leading the way. Only limited quantities of chemically recycled polypropylene are currently available, and Emmi is one of only a few food manufacturers to have secured a share of the chemically recycled polypropylene plastic through its early commitment and long-standing collaboration with the development companies.

"It takes joint efforts by food and packaging manufacturers to reduce waste and make measurable progress in the circular economy,” says Bendicht Zaugg, who is responsible for Sustainable Packaging at Emmi.

“We have had a long and rewarding partnership with both Emmi and Borealis,” says Greiner Packaging Key Account Manager Vincenzo Crescenza. “This achievement is in line with our stated goal to work towards achieving a circular economy. Our strategy is to develop innovative products, develop new service partnerships and business models, and pioneer materials partnerships.”

“Borealis looks forward to a world without plastic waste,” says Trevor Davis, Head of Marketing, Consumer Products at Borealis. “The chemically recycled polypropylene used in this new Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE cup is manufactured with Borealis Borcycle™ C portfolio of transformational chemical recycling solutions, giving polyolefin-based, post-consumer waste another life. It offers all-round benefits enabling the transition to a circular polyolefin industry whilst creating virgin quality plastic products. By staying true to our EverMinds™ ambition of accelerating action on circularity, together with our valuable partners along the whole value chain such as Emmi and Greiner Packaging, we are reinventing for a more sustainable living.”

The chemically recycled material used for Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE cup consists entirely and solely of ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) material, on a mass balance basis. Mass balance is a methodology that makes it possible to track the amount and sustainability characteristics of circular and/or bio-based content in the value chain and through each step of the process. This provides transparency ultimately also to the consumers, enabling them to know that the product they are buying is based on this renewable material.

Packaging facts:

• Technology: Injection molding

• Decoration: Sleeve

• Material: 30% Borcycle™ C chemically recycled PP

Caption: Turing plastic back into plastic – By turning challenging and difficult to mechanically recycle plastic waste back into chemical feedstocks, chemical recycling is part of the solution to improve recycling rates while diverting plastic waste from landfill or incineration. Illustration: © Borealis

About chemically recycled polypropylene

Recovering plastic from plastic packaging: Chemical recycling enables chemical raw materials to be recovered from plastic waste that is otherwise difficult to recycle mechanically – an important part of the solution for increasing recycling rates, and for preventing plastic waste from being landfilled or incinerated and thus keeping it in the cycle as a raw material. These materials have the same properties as plastics from traditional production (“virgin plastics”) and are approved for use with food.

About Greiner Packaging

Greiner Packaging is a leading European manufacturer of plastic packaging in the food and nonfood sectors. The company has enjoyed a reputation for outstanding solutions expertise in the fields of development, design, production, and decoration for more than 60 years. Greiner Packaging responds to the challenges of the market with two business units: Packaging and Assistec. While the Packaging unit focuses on innovative packaging solutions, the Assistec unit is dedicated to producing custom-made technical parts. Greiner Packaging employs a workforce of nearly 4,900 at more than 30 locations in 19

About Emmi

Emmi is the largest milk processor in Switzerland. Its roots go back to 1907, when it was founded by 62 dairy farmer cooperatives around Lucerne. Over the past 20 years, Emmi has developed into an international, listed group of companies. In doing so, Emmi has followed a long-standing, successful strategy based on three pillars: strengthening the Swiss home market, growth abroad and cost management. An important credo that has accompanied Emmi throughout its corporate history is a strong sense of responsibility towards people, animals and the environment.

In Switzerland, Emmi produces a full range of dairy products for its own brands and customers' own brands, including export hits such as Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE and Kaltbach. In addition, there are locally manufactured products depending on the country - mostly in the specialities segment. In addition to cow's milk, goat's and sheep's milk is also processed.

The Emmi Group has 25 production facilities in Switzerland. Abroad, the company has subsidiaries in 14 countries, including production facilities in 8 of them. Emmi exports products from Switzerland to around 60 countries. In addition to its home market of Switzerland, the company's business activities focus on Western Europe and the American continent. Sales of CHF 3.7 billion - around 10 % of which comes from organic products - are divided roughly equally between Switzerland and other countries. Of the almost 8,900 employees, more than two thirds are now employed at locations outside Switzerland

About Borealis Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers, and the mechanical recycling of plastics. The company leverages its polymers expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative, and circular material solutions for key industries. In reinventing for more sustainable living, Borealis

builds on its commitment to safety, its people, and excellence as it accelerates the transformation to a circular economy and expands its geographical footprint. With head offices in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,900 employees and operates in over 120 countries. In 2020, Borealis generated EUR 6.8 billion in sales revenue and a net profit of EUR 589 million. Austrian-based international oil and gas company OMV Group owns 75 percent of Borealis, while the remaining 25 percent is owned by a holding company controlled by Mubadala, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Borealis supplies services and products to customers around the globe together with two important joint ventures: Borouge (with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, or ADNOC, based in the UAE) and Baystar™ (with Total, based in the US).

• Strawberry and mint flavors join core range alongside orange, lemon and vanilla

• Aroma-Can® improves the user experience in a variety of food/vitamin and nutraceutical products by masking or enhancing scents

• New flavors become part of Airnov’s standard offering, with ability to create new flavors to meet customer demands

Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, has expanded its range of Aroma-Can® products to incorporate a wider range of flavors and scents. Strawberry and mint Aroma-Can® have been added to the lineup of products, which are injection molded with a specially scented polymer compounded into the resin to release over time.

Many nutraceuticals, such as fish oil tablets and valerian root, have inherently off-putting odors that discourage customers from taking the product as prescribed or from re-purchasing. Designed to drop into packaging, Aroma-Can® emit a pleasant aroma made to mask unwanted odors typically found in some herbal and nutraceutical products. They are also used to enhance the customer experience and brand appeal by adding an associated aroma to vitamins, probiotics, and other dietary supplements

Nicolas Martinez, Global Product Manager at Airnov, commented: “What started as a niche product has exploded thanks to nutraceutical brand owners responding to consumers focusing more on their health and our ability to deliver new, tailored scents to the market in an easily automatable package.

Nicolas Martinez continued “Some herbal supplements work great but just plain smell bad! With many studies showing that the sense of smell is most closely linked with memory, we want our clients’ customers to recall fresh-cut strawberries, not sardines, when it’s time to take another dose.”

n terms of geometry, the Aroma-Can® is the same shape and size as Airnov’s standardized 1-gram desiccant canisters, making the product fully automatable and compatible with canister insertion equipment readily available on the market.

The new flavors join the existing core range of orange, lemon and vanilla, with Airnov also able to create new, custom scents to meet specific customer applications. Aroma-Can® is US FDA compliant for use in nutraceutical and food applications.

About Airnov Healthcare Packaging

Airnov Healthcare Packaging is a global leader in shelf-life preservation solutions to protect pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and diagnostic products from moisture and oxygen. This includes drop-in sorbents such as canisters and packets, integrated desiccant systems, and specially designed container-closure systems. Airnov has five manufacturing plants located in France, the U.S., China, and India.

Troisdorf/ Cologne – Silver plastics, one of the leading German manufacturers of plastic packaging in the food industry, is now deploying a new solution to connect its machines. The connectivity solution is designed to improve the visibility and use of production data. silver plastics is therefore cooperating with the software company RE: GmbH, a corporate start-up of the Reifenhäuser Group. As an initial step, RE: GmbH has connected two machines at the facility in Troisdorf to the c.Hub platform and has developed a dashboard for data visualization.

"It is very valuable for us to now gain real time insight into the production data of all connected machines. After all, the c.Hub allows us to connect both older and new machinery," emphasizes Daniel Arens, Head of Maintenance at silver plastics. "The dashboard makes it easy to see how production is going - even from the office." Thorsten Reckelkamm, Project Manager at RE: GmbH, explains, " We have the ambition to digitize the extrusion industry. So far, it is still very common to capture data on paper or in many separate systems. This is inaccurate and prone to errors. We are pleased to have now gained a partner in silver plastics that could set a new trend in the industry."

In addition to the management, it is primarily the maintenance department which benefits from the new solution. " We now receive data that is much more accurate and reliable than paper notes," emphasizes Peter Landsberg, Automation Engineer at silver plastics. "Previously, machine operators used to check the values directly on the machine at regular intervals. But if, for example, a temperature fluctuation occurs between these periods, they do not notice it. The new dashboard helps us to identify production errors at an early stage and to better localize them. We can also derive more precisely whether and where maintenance is necessary," says Landsberg. The connectivity solution is initially designed as a proof of concept. In the next step, additional machines will be connected and linked to further apps, for example for Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).

About silver plastics

Silver plastics® GmbH & Co. KG is a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging. Since 1967, the company has been producing in Troisdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, on a total of 56,000 m² factory space. With approx. 200 employees and an annual turnover of 50 million euros, an output of up to one billion certified packages is produced annually. Since a social mindset shift from economy to ecology is already taking place in the light of future generations, silver plastics® is aware of its responsibility and has long since aligned its entire strategy as well as its research and development towards sustainability. With the foundation of the Golden Fibres brand, silver plastics® is henceforth setting an example that aligning the company's strategy with the pillars "Circular Economy" and "Naturally Organic" is the right combination for a sustainable future in the packaging industry.

About RE: GmbH

RE: strongly believes that sustainable production is closely linked to data transparency and customer empowerment. The software company helps its customers to gain insights into their processes and optimize production using a single point of truth for all relevant data. RE: solutions enable plastic film, sheet and nonwoven manufacturers to utilize their data to improve their OEE without having a vendor lock-in. As a corporate start-up of the Reifenhäuser Group we combine the best of both worlds – the experience and know-how of the leading machine manufacturer for extrusion lines with the vibrant culture of a start-up.

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Stratasys to pursue its sustainability agenda based on U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Stratasys becomes Founding Member of Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced its commitment to lead 3D printing with an ESG-focused offering, establishing its ‘Stratasys Sustainability’ function and appointing Rosa Coblens as Vice President of Sustainability. Stratasys said a commitment to a circular economy, climate action, and social impact is paramount to building on its 30+ years of leadership in polymer 3D printing.

Stratasys CEO Dr. Yoav Zeif said now is the time for Mindful Manufacturing. “The new global economy requires companies to adapt and overcome unexpected challenges, while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship,” he said. “Stratasys is well-positioned to provide production and manufacturing solutions that are resilient, empower local supply chains, and most importantly save lives. For example, during the pandemic we were able to repurpose our ecosystem to support the design, manufacture and delivery of vital personal protective equipment and ventilator parts to the healthcare industry.”

Zeif added, “Beyond the global pandemic, climate change is a growing worldwide concern. It is our mission to translate our leadership in 3D printing into mindful business applications for our customers – where less waste is produced, and more value derived from the digital processes that drive our manufacturing solutions. This approach is aimed at assisting our customers in reducing their carbon footprint, with less dependency on mass shipment of inventories and parts, shortening and localizing supply chains across industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare and consumer products.”

To advance its commitment to sustainability, Stratasys joined the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association as a Founding Member, with Coblens serving on the AMGTA Board of Directors. The AMGTA is a new global trade organization launched in November 2019. The AMGTA is a non-commercial, unaffiliated organization open to any additive manufacturer or industry stakeholder that meets certain criteria related to sustainability of production or process. Part of the AMGTA’s mission is to commission research that highlights the sustainable uses of additive manufacturing.

“Stratasys’ Founding Member status is critical to our organization’s mission to advance sustainability in additive manufacturing as we secure a selective group of market and industry experts to represent and advance our work to report on the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing,” said Sherry Handel, Executive Director of the AMGTA. “Our goal is to introduce new lifecycle analysis research projects in additive manufacturing that clearly measure impact and increase the world’s understanding of 3D printing as critical to the global manufacturing industry’s move towards greater sustainability.”

Stratasys also identified four U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the cornerstones of its purpose-driven sustainability efforts. Measurable goals are being designed as part of Stratasys’ 2022 focus areas:

Responsible Consumption and Production: The world continues to use natural resources unsustainably. Ensuring more responsible consumption and production patterns includes the environmentally sound management of chemical waste, the disposal of waste generally, and the efficient use of production materials. Additive manufacturing can be a more efficient production method, alongside a growing use of recycled and renewable materials. Stratasys is committed to innovation in reduced waste, reused materials and recycled packaging.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Industrialization benefits economies around the world, creating jobs and wealth; it makes information and communications accessible through technology, it promotes inclusive research and innovation, and supports entrepreneurship. Stratasys intends additive manufacturing to benefit people worldwide, enabling designers, engineers and manufacturers with local, on-demand capabilities that empower companies and organizations of all sizes to improve quality of life everywhere.
Climate Action: Climate change continues to impact the frequency and severity of natural disasters, and not enough action is taken to move towards net zero carbon emissions. Such targets become easier to achieve by reducing global shipping, and by using more efficient, digital manufacturing methods. Stratasys is committed to reducing not only its own carbon footprint but to making it easier for customers to do so when using Stratasys’ products, as well.
Quality Education: As a company powered by the possibilities of innovation, Stratasys is committed to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and learning opportunities for everyone, advancing ‘learning by making’ opportunities, and leveraging our technology to empower students – the workforce of tomorrow. This means ensuring everyone has the literacy and relevant technical skills for rewarding careers. Stratasys both markets solutions to educators and advocates for them.
About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

To learn more about Stratasys visit www.stratasys.com, the Stratasys blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Stratasys reserves the right to utilize any of the foregoing social media platforms, including the company’s websites, to share material, non-public information pursuant to the SEC’s Regulation FD. To the extent necessary and mandated by applicable law, Stratasys will also include such information in its public disclosure filings.

Stratasys is a registered trademark of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and Stratasys assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these non-Stratasys products.

• Carbon neutrality and eco-friendly packaging were introduced as a resolution that realizes ESG
• English subtitle provided for global food industry workers

The Food Industry Promotional Agency of Korea (FOODPOLIS) released 12 lectures of the 11th FOODPOLIS International Conference which was held in June to actively respond to the ESG trend in the food industry through its official YouTube channel. Targeting food industry professionals, the conference had 3 sessions (Green in food, Green in packaging, Green in industry) and speakers from Nestlé, Pulmuone, Kurly corporation, Korea University, CJ CheilJedang, Fraunhofer IVV, and DLG participated to introduce eco-friendly packaging, trends of the alternative meat market, and strategy for food waste reduction with the examples of ESG business management. The video reached over 10,000 views in a week. (Graphic: Business Wire)

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Food Industry Promotional Agency of Korea (FOODPOLIS) announced that it has released 12 lectures of the 11th FOODPOLIS International Conference to bring global attention to ESG management through its official YouTube channel. The conference lectures are in both Korean and English with English subtitles.

Recently, the ESG business management, a method that pursues sustainability in the long term, is substituting the traditional business management method, which values financial results the most. The ESG refers to Environment, Social, and Governance which are three nonfinancial areas.

The environmental field, especially, has become a global issue as the United States rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement and announced the 2050 carbon neutrality after the election of President Joe Biden. The entire food industry is under its influence.

Nestlé, a Swiss food company, declared they are planning to plant 2 hundred million trees for 10 years with the 2050 carbon neutrality declaration. Pulmuone, in March, announced to be a 'Leading Company in Plant-forward Food' and accelerate the business of plant-based protein and meat. CJ CheilJedang is spurring the development of eco-friendly materials such as 100% biodegradable plastic 'PHA'. Lastly, Kurly corporation introduced the 'Kurly Purple Box (Personal cold reserving box)' using reusable packaging material.

FOODPOLIS held the 11th FOODPOLIS International Conference this June to actively respond to the ESG trend in the food industry. Other various efforts, for example, food industry ESG special lecture, agreement ceremony for food industry carbon neutrality, and labor-management joint declaration for ethical management and compliance were made by FOODPOLIS.

Targeting food industry professionals, the conference had 3 sessions (Green in food, Green in packaging, Green in industry) and speakers from Nestlé, Pulmuone, Kurly corporation, Korea University, CJ CheilJedang, Fraunhofer IVV, and DLG participated to introduce eco-friendly packaging, trends of the alternative meat market, and strategy for food waste reduction with the examples of ESG business management. The video reached over 10,000 views in a week.

 Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of the NDC Technologies business, a leading global provider of precision measurement solutions for in-line manufacturing process control, from Spectris plc (SXS: LSE). The acquisition expands Nordson’s test and inspection platform into new end markets and adjacent technologies. The all-cash transaction, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, is valued at $180 million.

“We are excited to welcome NDC Technologies’ nearly 300 employees into the Nordson family. They will bring exciting new capabilities and expertise to our test and inspection platform,” said Jeffrey Pembroke, executive vice president, Nordson Advanced Technology Solutions. “NDC’s customer-centric business model, differentiated technology and end markets make it a very Nordson-like business. This acquisition is further progress on our Nordson Ascend Strategy to achieve top-tier growth with leading margins and returns. We look forward to applying the NBS Next growth framework and investing in NDC’s greatest opportunities for profitable growth.”

NDC Technologies, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, generates approximately $90 million in annual revenue and $15 million in EBITDA. Its technology portfolio includes in-line measurement sensors, gauges and analyzers using near-infrared, laser, X-ray, optical and nucleonic technologies, as well as proprietary algorithms and software. These precision applications ensure quality and reliability within the customers’ manufacturing processes. NDC also expands Nordson’s test and inspection platform beyond electronics into new end markets, including consumer non-durable, film extrusion & converting, cable & tubing and energy storage.

Nordson Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of innovative precision technologies for critical customer applications in consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. The Company’s products are supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service.  Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the Company has operations and support offices in over 35 countries.  Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com

BevCanna will produce and distribute the full line of Tinley’s ready-to-drink, adult beverage-inspired sparkling Tinleys Classics, Canadian versions of Tinley’s Tonics, currently available in California. The line includes the Moscow Mule-inspired Tinley’s™ Tonics High Horse™, winner of First Place at California’s prestigious Emerald Cup, the world’s largest cannabis competition. BevCanna will also produce Tinley’s blue agave & lime-inspired Stone Daisy, the juniper berry & lime-inspired Juniper Sky and the blue agave, grapefruit & lime-inspired Mystic Dove. The beverages will be modified slightly for the Canadian market to reflect Canadian consumer tastes, formulations, packaging, and regulatory requirements. As in California, the award-winning beverages will be offered in 12 fl. oz bottles, each containing a micro-dose of THC to provide a light effect comparable to a single adult beverage. Made with premium botanicals and non-alcoholic flavors often found in national-brand spirits, along with non-cannabis-derived botanical terpenes blended to match the Pineapple Jack strain, the beverages are vegan and gluten-free. They’re also crafted with Vertosa cannabis emulsion technology, combined with Tinley’s unique terpene infusion methodology, which together are designed to accelerate on-set and provide a full-flower, euphoric effect reminiscent of the Pineapple Jacks sativa strain.

Tinley’s is employing BevCanna’s white-label partnership model for its Canadian production and distribution. The model allows non-licensed partners to enter the Canadian cannabis market seamlessly and in a compliant manner. Tinley’s will leverage BevCanna’s extensive experience in producing beverages at scale, as well as its Sales License partnership for distribution to provincial buying groups. Tinley’s has committed to annual MOQs (minimum order quantities) as part of this white-label agreement.

Great North Distribution will sell the Tinleys™ products throughout Canada. Great North is Canada’s first national sales broker for legalized adult-use cannabis. Established by the owners of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor for beverage alcohol, Great North Distributors has reach across every province in Canada, with established relationships and expertise in working with provincially owned and operated retailers and private retailers alike.

“We’re very excited to be selected as the Canadian manufacturing partner for Tinley’s carbonated products,” said Melise Panetta, President of BevCanna. “Their award-winning products have an exceptional following with consumers internationally, and we’re eager to offer them to the Canadian market.”

The agreement with Tinley’s is BevCanna’s fourth co-manufacturing agreement, with a strong pipeline of upcoming agreements to be announced. BevCanna is now in full commercial production, with imminent delivery to provincial distribution boards, including the Ontario Cannabis store, the largest distributor of cannabis products in Canada.

“We’re very pleased to be adding another prominent white-label partner to our growing roster of leading brands,” continued Ms. Panetta. “Production with our current white-label partners is underway, and we’re confident that we’ll be able to bring Tinley’s to market quickly, while also satisfying the strong demand we’re seeing for additional full-service, white-label beverage manufacturing services.”

“BevCanna has state of the art equipment that can uniquely accommodate the requirements of our complex formulation methodology and formats,” said Ted Zittell, director of Tinley’s. “We’re excited to bring our products from California back to our home country and are confident these beverages will provide new, unique and compelling cannabis beverage options for Canadian consumers.”

About BevCanna Enterprises Inc.

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE:BEV, Q:BVNNF, FSE:7BC) is a diversified health & wellness beverage and natural products company. BevCanna develops and manufactures a range of alkaline, plant-based, and cannabinoid beverages and supplements for both in-house brands and white-label clients.

With decades of experience creating, manufacturing, and distributing iconic brands that resonate with consumers on a global scale, the team demonstrates an expertise unmatched in the nutraceutical and cannabis-infused beverage categories. Based in British Columbia, Canada, BevCanna owns a pristine alkaline spring water aquifer and a world–class 40,000–square–foot, HACCP certified manufacturing facility, with a bottling capacity of up to 210M bottles annually. BevCanna’s extensive distribution network includes more than 3,000 points of retail distribution through its market-leading TRACE brand, its Pure Therapy natural health and wellness e-commerce platform, its fully licensed Canadian cannabis manufacturing and distribution network, and a partnership with #1 U.S. cannabis beverage company Keef Brands.

Leading technology retailer launches first-ever nationwide polystyrene store take back initiative following successful trial
Dixons Carphone is the largest retail recycler of e-waste and a major recycler of polystyrene in the UK
Company’s intention is to make 100% of its own label packaging reusable or recyclable by 2023
Published inaugural Product Packaging Guidance to share best practice on the reduction of plastic packaging across the industry

Industry first customer EPS recycling scheme

Dixons Carphone, the business behind Currys PC World, has launched an industry first recycling scheme enabling customers to return expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging to stores for recycling for free.

After a successful trial in 14 stores over a six weeks period this summer Currys PC World is rolling out the customer EPS drop-off service to all UK stores. To begin with stores will only accept EPS associated with TV packaging but the retailer will look to collect different types of EPS packaging as consumer demand and uptake increases.

This unique service will reduce the business’ carbon footprint by extending the material’s lifecycle and, as polystyrene is made from petroleum, puts less pressure on limited resources. EPS is also notoriously awkward to dispose of at home due to its volume and is very rarely recycled by local authorities with most being incinerated or ending up in landfill.

This new in-store scheme complements Currys PC World’s existing home delivery recycling service which has allowed customers to hand back their packaging to delivery drivers for over a decade1. The retailer currently recycles over a tenth of all consumer product packing polystyrene in the UK and, working with a third party2, turns compacted EPS into insulation panels for housing.

Chris Brown, Dixons Carphone, Senior Sustainability Operations and Compliance Manager, says: “We’re proud to be the first retailer to enable customers to drop off their TV packaging in stores for recycling. Now customers can have their polystyrene taken away at delivery or drop it off at one of our stores. Whatever they choose we’ll take it off their hands and ensure we reuse or recycle it in a responsible way – helping customers do their bit for the planet.”

Recyclable Packaging Ambitions

And the business isn’t stopping there. It has also recently shared its intention to make 100% of its own label products packaging reusable or recyclable by 2023.

The retailer is working closely with its own label suppliers to help develop innovative packaging solutions without plastic or EPS. Current initiatives include the trial of switching from EPS to cardboard packaging for large domestic appliances. Other initiatives include swapping polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic blister trays for paper trays, changing EPS for cardboard pulp and removing single use items such as cable ties and plug pin covers.

As a result over the last year the company removed 1.7million items of plastic packaging from its own brands, over 27 tonnes, which is the equivalent weight of over 400 washing machines. Since the start of the initiative in 2019 the company has removed nearly 3m pieces of plastic packaging. Resulting in achievements such as a completely plastic packaging free brand, ADX Gaming, a key milestone towards it 2023 target.

Product Packaging Guidance for the Retail Sector

Furthermore, Dixons Carphone has created and published its Product Packaging Guidance to share best practice with the wider industry.

The guide outlines to suppliers and other retailers preferred materials to use and which materials to avoid. The company reviewed data from sources including Waste& resource Action Programme (WRAP), the British Plastics Confederation, Government Recycling regulations and the UK Plastic Pact. Teams also engaged with specialist experts to ensure the Guidance considers today’s recycling limitations as well as future plans for materials that are currently difficult or unable to be recycled.

These latest sustainability moves are underpinned by the retailer’s longstanding commitment to recycling and its accolade of being the UK’s largest retail e-waste recycler. Customers have been able to bring any electronic item to a Currys PC World store, regardless of where it has been purchased, to be recycled for over a decade.

Moira Thomas, Group Director of Sustainability and ESG, Dixons Carphone, says: “We recognise the pressing need to improve our use of resources. We are a leader in extending the life of technology through repair, recycling and reuse and we offer customers products that help them save energy, reduce waste and save water. This EPS recycling scheme and our intention to make 100% of our own label plastic packaging reusable or recyclable by 2023 is a great example of the innovative work we do to reduce our impact on the environment. We are also pleased to share that work with our suppliers and other retailers in our Product Packaging Guidance as we all work together to reduce the energy and resources used by our industry’s operations and become more sustainable.”

About Dixons Carphone

Dixons Carphone plc is a leading omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, operating through 829 stores and 16 websites in 7 countries. We Help Everyone Enjoy Amazing Technology, however they choose to shop with us.

We are the market leader in the UK & Ireland, throughout the Nordics and in Greece, employing 35,000 capable and committed colleagues across the Group. Our full range of services and support makes it easy for our customers to discover, choose, afford and enjoy the right technology for them, throughout their lives. The Group’s operations are supported by a sourcing office in Hong Kong, state-of-the-art repair facilities and an extensive distribution network, enabling delivery to stores and homes.

Our brands include Currys PC World the UK & Ireland and Carphone Warehouse and iD Mobile in the UK where our services are provided through Team Knowhow; Elkjøp, Elgiganten and Gigantti in the Nordics; and Kotsovolos in Greece.

Stora Enso and Vogue Scandinavia have won the Red Dot Design Award for the renewable eco-package concept created to replace plastics in magazine packaging. The packaging is fully carbon neutral, with a renewable, low-carbon raw material and energy efficient production. The first issue of Vogue Scandinavia was launched in August.

The Red Dot Award was granted for exceptional design quality and creative performance in the category of Brands & Communication design. With roughly 20 000 submissions, the Red Dot Award is one of the biggest design competitions in the world.

The winning packaging comes in two versions – Normal Edition and Collectors’ Item Limited Edition, both made from EnsocoatTM by Stora Enso. All materials are fiber-based and renewable, reflecting Vogue Scandinavia's commitment to sustainability. The package replaces the traditional single-use plastic wrapping used in magazines. The limited-edition packages are rigid boxes with matching artwork and debossing, inspired by Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. The magazine and its packaging are designed to be saved and kept in readers’ bookshelves. The accompanying bookmark encourages readers to read the magazine again and again.

“I am particularly pleased that the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design honoured projects that address current challenges,” said Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of Red Dot. “It is great that Stora Enso and Vogue Scandinavia have taken a clear position, assumed responsibility and are raising global awareness of the challenges we face today. Thanks to the outstanding quality of its design, the project conveys a clear message that can change attitudes and make people think differently.”

In 2021, designers, agencies and companies from around the world registered their creative projects and brands for the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design. True to the competition’s guiding principle “In search of good design and creativity”, the 24 international jury members expertly, individually and comprehensively assessed each of the submitted communication projects and brands.

“Vogue Scandinavia was launched to disrupt the media landscape in the Nordics and to lead the way in sustainability. We want to take the next step in the future and modernize the whole concept of how magazine journalism is not only read, but done and experienced by the consumer,” said Martina Bonnier, Editor in Chief for Vogue Scandinavia. “Stora Enso is the perfect partner to do this with - they are the true innovators in carbon neutral packaging design.”

“Vogue Scandinavia is a true inspiration for us as they push the boundaries in everything they do. Their ambitions combined with our expertise in packaging design and sustainability, help move the needle towards a greener fashion industry,” said David Ekberg, EVP Packaging Solutions at Stora Enso.

About the Red Dot Awards
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the biggest design competitions in the world. In three disciplines, participants submit products, communication projects and brands as well as prototypes and concepts. The distinction “Red Dot” is an internationally recognised seal of excellent design. The award winners are presented in Red Dot’s yearbooks and museums as well as on the Red Dot website. Additional information can be found at www.red-dot.org.

Packaging engineering students across the USA will benefit from the latest technology in their studies after the latest multi-million-dollar in-kind donation from Esko underlined its continued commitment to supporting future generations of packaging industry workers.

The raft of new software upgrades and education partner license renewals will ensure that college and university students across the U.S benefit from the latest, state-of-the-art solutions from Esko, giving them first-hand experience of the technology that they will be using in the ‘real world’ after completing their studies.

Melissa Plemen, Esko Sr. Director of Inside Sales and Marketing, said the company was thrilled to continue supporting the education of the next generation of packaging employees with the donation. “As a company we invest heavily in developing new technology to streamline and simplify the packaging design and production process,” said Melissa. “We believe it is just as important to also invest in those who represent the future of our industry. We have supported schools across the country in this way for a number of years now and we are delighted to again continue that support with this latest significant donation in kind.”

Esko, the global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and label sectors, announced this latest investment ahead of the commencement of the new school year. Among the more-than-30 schools utilizing Esko software are Appalachian State University, Clemson University, Cal Polytech State, Dunwoody College of Technology, Eastern Washington University, Illinois State, Indiana State University, Michigan State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Ryerson University, University of Wisconsin – Stout, and Virginia Tech.

“We’re thrilled to be extending our relationship with some of the most prestigious schools training in this hugely important field,” added Melissa. “As technological advances lead to changes within the sector, we believe it’s vitally important that the industry supports the education and training of young people as we drive to develop and inspire the packaging experts of the future.

The last 12 months alone has seen huge leaps in technology, with cloud-based solutions and Software as a Service deployment revolutionizing how many prepress departments operate,” said Melissa. “Similarly, new versions of tools such as the latest Automation Engine are supercharging Variable Date Printing possibilities, making possible concepts that had previously been simply unimaginable. Our commitment ensures today’s students are familiar with all these latest Esko solutions that are utilized around the world to manage packaging and print processes, enabling them to be truly ready for work and have the skills required to enter the sector,” she said.

With the latest donation, packaging course tutors can now use the same software that develops 9 out of 10 retail packs for major brands today and the breadth of software available enables them to teach a wide range of skillsets. Students will be able to design and create packaging from ideation through to virtual and physical prototypes, preparing them for future roles in what is a diverse and fast-paced industry.

“Throughout the last 18 months, we have seen how the global pandemic has underlined the important role technology already plays in keeping the packaging supply chain moving,” said Melissa. “As the future of the industry will inevitably involve further digitization, automation and connectivity, it is crucial that the workforce of tomorrow is as skilled and knowledgeable as possible before they embark on their career.

“We see this donation as part of our contribution to ensuring that vision becomes a reality, investing in not just the future of these young students, but also of our industry as a whole.”

To find out more about Esko technology solutions, please visit www.esko.com

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• New robotics pick-and-place platform RPP on show live for the first time

• Two automated lines for cookie and cracker packaging underline innovation potential

• Live demonstrations include virtual live launch of new LFS filling machine

• Smart service concepts and digital solutions

Syntegon Technology presents its latest processing and packaging solutions at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas from September 27 to 29, 2021. The focus of booth C-2800 is on intelligent robotics and automation technologies. Two automated lines and a series of live presentations offer visitors insights into Syntegon’s equipment and service portfolio for the factory of the future.

Robotic solutions enhance flexibility, efficiency and quality The Covid-19 pandemic has further fueled the automation megatrend. While Syntegon has been offering robotic solutions for decades, the newly developed pick-and-place platform, Syntegon RPP, sets new standards in the automation of packaging lines. The modular and highly flexible platform automates process steps such as handling, feeding, and loading for a wide range of products. Together with transport modules, the Delta robots can be flexibly connected and seamlessly integrated into an overall system

With the Sigpack TTMD topload cartoner with integrated Delta robots, Syntegon showcases another solution for automated secondary packaging. The TTMD is equipped with one or more Delta robot cells. It processes products from mulitple infeed sources in random order and orientation. A camera-based vision system detects the individual products on the infeed belt. Robotic arms pick the products and place them flat or on-edge in the cartons.

Additionally, the Kliklok ACE offers food manufacturers full flexibility in carton forming. They can choose between glue, lock-style or an innovative ultrasonic technology. Both the lock-style and ultrasonic versions are glue-free, making them a sustainable option for different carton format sizes. At PACK EXPO, visitors can experience the sustainability and efficiency benefits of the Kliklok ACE live – and take a closer look at sample trays made from paper that can replace commonly used plastic trays for cookies.

Line competence at a glance

Two automated lines provide a live overview of Syntegon’s line competence. The first line features the newly developed robotic pick and place platform RPP. The RPP Delta Robots load cookies into the infeed chain of the Pack 403 HE horizontal flow wrapper, which is specifically designed for a harsh environment and high production volumes.The flow-wrapped cookies are then packed into cartons on the Kliklok ITC integrated topload cartoner.

The second line demonstrates Syntegon’s international footprint: all technologies come from different sites and can be seamlessly integrated into one comprehensive bag-inbox line for crackers: the SVE 3822 vertical bagger feeds the crackers into a Kliklok MEC endload cartoner using the bag in box interceptor infeed with continous motion. A virtual display shows how the line can additionally be equipped with an Elematic case packer that is known for its pack style flexibility as well as tool-less and quick format changeovers.

Meet the experts live

In addition to the exhibited technologies, visitors to the booth can attend Syntegon’s live presentations. Robotics experts give detailed insights into the benefits of automated solutions, such as the Syntegon RPP pick-and-place platform or the Sigpack TTMD cartoner.

PACK EXPO also marks the virtual launch of Syntegon’s latest liquid filling machine: the LFS, which is available in clean and ultra-clean hygienic executions, fills and packages liquid and viscous food. Thanks to the new modular concept, manufacturers are able to react quickly to changing market demands and enhance their production.

Syntegon also presents an innovation for the pharmaceutical industry: with the flexible filling platform Versynta FFP, Syntegon offers pharmaceutical manufacturers, R&D laboratories, and biotech startups a standardized, modular small batch solution to safely fill liquid pharmaceuticals. Syntegon experts will be available to discuss solutions for both liquid and solid dosage forms at the booth

Tailored services and digital solutions to meet customers’ needs

All live presentations include corresponding service offers as well as a presentation of digital solutions. Syntegon’s comprehensive consulting and service portfolio along the entire machine lifecycle is tailored to specific customer needs. Remote Service is just one example to receive real-time assistance for fast and efficient support.

Syntegon’s digital solutions are designed to monitor and increase effectiveness in operations and maintenance on the shopfloor. For instance, a live presentation shows that the system not only displays machine performance data but also detects and tracks events. As of November, all Syntegon machines will be delivered “IoT ready” and provide interfaces for numerous digital solutions. Customers benefit from a holistic concept for generating, processing and analyzing machine data, entering a new level of digitalization.

Learn more about Syntegon’s robotics and automation solutions and meet the experts at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas (Central Hall, C-2800) from September 27 to 29, 2021

About Syntegon Technology Syntegon Technology is a leading global process and packaging technology provider. Formerly the packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company, headquartered in Waiblingen (Germany), has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for over 50 years. About 6,000 employees at 30 locations in more than 15 countries generated a total revenue of 1.3 billion euros in 2020. The portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines, as well as complete systems and services. Fields of application in the pharmaceutical industry are the production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid pharmaceuticals (e.g. syringes and capsules). In the food industry, the portfolio includes process technology for confectionery as well as packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, bakery products and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products. www.syntegon.com

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• Developed in collaboration with leading healthcare company
• Ideal for combination healthcare products, such as devices with an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
• Technology leverages Amcor’s best-in-class innovation and R&D capabilities

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing a diverse offering of responsible packaging solutions, today announced the launch of a proprietary healthcare lidding technology that will be utilized for combination products – those consisting of two or more regulated components (device, drug or biologic).

This latest innovation from Amcor is based on a patented inert film development and laminate design. It provides a lidding solution that can withstand heat sterilization, the process of preserving and sterilizing items, while preventing drug uptake into the packaging. The packaging solution is ideal for combination healthcare products, such as devices with an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) that forms the basis of a medicine. It ensures machinability, integrity after sterilization, as well as a convenient peel opening for patients. The features of the new product complement Amcor’s existing healthcare portfolio, which range from lidding for demanding sterilization environments to high barrier overwraps protecting eye droppers and medications for the eye.

Amcor collaborated with Johnson & Johnson Vision over the course of several years to develop the lidding technology for use with contact lenses. Each company contributed specific skills and perspective, notably Amcor’s expertise with film extrusion, lamination and conversion for healthcare, and J&J Vision’s expertise on ophthalmic device packaging requirements.

Peter Konieczny, Amcor’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “We are bringing together industry-leading innovation and close customer relationships to develop the packaging solutions of the future. With this next-generation healthcare lidding technology we are opening a world of possibilities for products using active pharma ingredients. We look forward to extending this differentiated lidding technology to additional combination products in the future.”

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. Around 47,000 Amcor people generate US$12.5 billion in sales from operations that span about 230 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC