Cosmo Films, a global leader in films for flexible packaging, lamination and labeling applications as well as synthetic paper would be showcasing its speciality range of printing substrates at the upcoming International Printing Technology Exhibition of China also known as Print China scheduled to take place from April 9-13 th in Dongguan city, Guangdong Province, China.

The products on display would include new versions of synthetic paper namely high tear resistance paper & both sides coated paper along with premium lamination films, pressure sensitive label films and speciality packaging films. Let’s look at the product portfolio in greater detail.

Synthetic Paper:

It is a co-extruded, white opaque, polypropylene based film which resembles paper in appearance. It is printable with most available printing technologies which include wet & UV offset, wet & UV flexo, letterpress, screen, thermal transfer, select water & powder toner media and HP Indigo technologies. Synthetic paper is a replacement of paper in applications where durability and longevity is desired. It is non-tearable, has moisture & chemical resistance and excellent lay flatness. The versatility of synthetic paper is reflected in the vast number of applications where it can be used. This includes areas such as commercial printing, tags & labels, retail & packaging, identification & credentials and outdoors. The company has also recently launched a new version of the paper with high tear resistance designed specifically for the steel tag application.

The premium range of lamination films comprises of velvet, scuff free matte, linen & digital lamination films which have been designed keeping the needs of luxury packaging and high end graphic lamination industries in mind.

Labelstock Films for Self Adhesive Labeling:

These films which go in for label facestock applications are available in transparent, white, matte and metalized varieties (both coated and uncoated options). The films are compatible with UV and water based ink systems and deliver spectacular print performance across wide variety of printing processes which include flexography, gravure, letterpress, offset, screen, thermal transfer and HP Indigo digital. The films also offer high stiffness for conversion and dispensing.

Speciality Films for Packaging:

The films for packaging on display would include barrier films which help with shelf life extension of food products and offers barriers such as moisture, oxygen, aroma and light. The other speciality on display would be heat resistant BOPP films which can replace BOPET film in the printing layer and designed keeping the recycling concerns with heterogeneous structures in mind.

Cosmo Films at stand no. 1-1233 in Hall no. 1.

The new building will be mostly dedicated to the production of components for Novo Nordisk’s pen needles.

Marc HÄMEL, NEMERA’s CEO and Morten Keller CASPERSEN, NOVO NORDISK’s Corporate Vice Président, laid the foundation stone for the new "Hall 6 manufacturing" building of Nemera La Verpillière yesterday, Thursday 21 mars 2019 at Nemera’s Headquarters and production plant in La Verpillière (France). The ceremony was held in the presence of Patrick MARGIER, La Verpillière Mayor and Vice-President of CAPI (Economic regional pole), Yannick NEUDER, Vice- Président of Auvergne Rhône Alpes region, Jean Pierre GIRARD, first Vice- Président of Nord Isère Chamber of Commerce, Aurélie VERNAY, Damien MICHALET, Counsellors of Isère Department Canton and several other local elected officials and stakeholders.

The construction project for this new production hall is the result of a new collaboration between NEMERA and NOVO NORDISK, a Danish health company, the world leader in diabetes care, which has also been operating in France for 60 years.

Marc Haëmel, Nemera’s CEO, is very proud of this achievement: “We are very proud of this new collaboration with Novo Nordisk. We share the same values and the same goal, to improve patients’ lives, providing easy and safe drug delivery devices. We leverage decades of manufacturing and development experience in the parenteral device segment and I hope that this first stone is only the beginning of a long way together”

This new building will be almost entirely dedicated to the production of injected plastic parts, for the Novo Nordisk site in Hjørring, Denmark, which is specialized in the production of needles for insulin injection.

Speaking on the occasion, Morten Keller CASPERSEN, Corporate Vice-Président Novo Nordisk said: “We chose Nemera for many good reasons: impressive manufacturing skills, R&D skills and experience in products development and manufacturing. In general, we got the impression that Nemera thinks and acts like us –being open and honest, transparent in what you do, and operating straight forward processes with out too much complexity.

Even though the project is still in the early stages, Nemera has already shown its execution capabilities: the first batches were received with approx. 6 months lead time! So, it is very good start for what I expect will become a long and fruitful collaboration between our two companies, and I am happy to take part in this very concrete manifestation of our agreement that this ceremony represents.”

This investment of 19.3 million euros will create 150 indirect and 50 direct jobs in the La Verpillière site, including operators, logisticians as well as production, maintenance and quality technicians.

This project is funded by Nemera and Novo Nordisk.

The building will meet environmental standards.

The event taking place on the first day of spring, a maple was also planted, to symbolize the commitment of both companies in sustainable development.

In the presence of various partners, swop 2019 and “PKG Family” joined hands for the third time to launch the “FMCG Future Zone”. Ms. LAN Naiying (Xianjunlong Printing), Mr. WANG Bingxiao (Jingli Can Co.,Ltd), Mr. LI Daoyang (Liji Packaging), Mr. YAO Zhengyu (Beauty Star), Mr. Leo Wu (Founder of PKG Family), Ms. DU Jingxian (Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.) and Ms. GU Yan (Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai) attended the signing ceremony. Renowned companies including Nox Bellcow, APP, EASY-LOOK, RPC and AIA actively signed up for participation at swop, which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from November 25th to 28th, 2019. Preparation for the event is well underway with impressive progress. swop has proven to be a comprehensive and integrated industry exhibition covering 8 major sectors, i.e. food, beverages, confectionary, bakery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food and industrial products.

Third cooperation and staging of “FMCG Future Zone”

swop 2017 and 'PKG Family' joined forces and achieved outstanding results, bringing together 18,118 trade visitors from nearly 80 countries and regions including China, the United States, Russia, South Korea, Japan, India, Vietnam and Malaysia. Buyers of household chemical products, food and beverages were also present at the event, including notable industry leaders such as Chanel, Dior, Estee Lauder, L'Oreal, Unilever, P&G, Kao, Starbucks, Haagen-Dazs, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Coca-Cola, Mengniu and Yili.

swop 2019 will once again team up with “PKG Family”, as an agreement enters the two parties into a third-time cooperation aimed at showcasing top industry qualities and future trends. The “FMCG Future Zone” will be staged in Hall N3 to bring together the latest packaging materials, ideas, technologies and new products/designs for end use industries such as food, cosmetics andpharmaceuticals on its 12,000 m2 exhibition area. Exhibits include paper, plastic, metal, glass and other packaging products, materials, goods and design, logistics packaging materials as well as innovative packaging materials such as thin film and color masterbatch.

Industry leaders come together

More than 200 manufacturers are expected to make their appearance at the event, as leading players from the packaging and printing, paper box, metal, plastics, spray pumps and other industries have reached agreement to collaborate with swop 2019. Namely:

• Xianjunlong Printing

A subsidiary of Win Tai Woo Printing (Group) Industrial Co Ltd, Xianjunlong Printing is a comprehensive and large-scale printing industry group. The company produces packaging color boxes, hardcover boxes and film boxes with the use of luminous techniques, temperature change materials, fragrance ink, conductive ink, local contact oil, crystal and matte elements as well as platinum relief. It is committed to providing a wide range of printing and packaging services and applications for cosmetics companies both from home and abroad, establishing itself as a professional solution provider for cosmetics packaging printing.

• Jingli can

​ Dongguan Jingli Can Co., Ltd. was established in 1999. Under the leadership of its founder Mr. WANG Bingxiao, Jingli and its subsidiaries have developed into the world's largest manufacturer of tinplate cans. The company provides tin box packaging solutions and products for food, confectionary, tobacco and cosmetics. Itsend customers include Mars, GODIVA, Ferrero, China Tobacco Group, Luzhou Laojiao and Yunnan Baiyao.

• Beauty Star

Shenzhen Beauty Star Co.,Ltd. is a state-owned, high-tech and a-share company specializing in cultural creativity, new material technology and circular economy. Founded in 1995, the company offers products and services including creative design, process equipment and precision mold design and manufacturing, carbon nanomaterials, modified polymer material and environmental-friendly materials, high-end cosmetics and food packaging solutions and products, automotive lightweight solutions, new energy packaging materials, RFID intelligent packaging, packaging waste recycling as well as CNAS and CMA accredited high-end precision testing.

• CLC Packaging

Established in 1994, CLC Group has been committed to the development and production of daily-use spray pumps and aerosol valves. It is one of the preferred suppliers for companies that produce household chemical products. Its three production bases are located in Zhongshan City (Guangdong Province), WujiangCity (Jiangsu Province) and Thailand. With a strong capability to innovate and outstanding service, CLC has established long-term cooperative relationships with domestic and international industry leaders of household chemical products. They are a brand behind many famous brands.

• Liji Packaging

Established in 2006, Liji Packaging is the only designated sales company for cosmetic bottles by Guangdong Huaxing Glass Co., Ltd. The company ismainly responsible for the design, development and sales of cosmetic bottles of Huaxing as well as deep processing of glass bottles, accessories and after- sales service. Liji Packaging is committed to providing the cosmetics industry with perfect skincare glass packaging. At present, the company has nearly 470 skincare package series and nearly 1,500 single products that are extensive and practical to use.

In addition, swop will also organize a group of end use industry leaders to tour the exhibition and potentially place orders, including Shanghai Jahwa, Blue Moon, MAOGEPIN, Kose, Nivea, L’Occitane and Mentholatum from the household chemical industry; Uni-President, Coca-Cola, Hershey, Danone, Want Want, Bestore and Nongfu Spring from the food and beverage industry; and fast-moving consumer brands such as Alibaba, YANXUAN and Philips.

The 'PKG Family' will join hands with the organizer for a high-end FMCG summit, an opportunity that allows for close contact with industry leaders. The event will invite members from both the end use industry and the packaging industry chain to deliver keynote presentations, case studies, future trends of the industry and innovation.

St. Croix Falls, WI March 15, 2019 - Back by popular demand, Brandtjen & Kluge is once again offering its customers a unique opportunity not to be missed!

In conjunction with Odyssey Expo 2019, which runs May 1-3, Kluge customers are invited to attend a User Group Meeting (Tuesday, April 30) that will feature interactive discussions around Folding-Gluing; Foil Stamping, Embossing and Die-Cutting. Held from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, the event will include panel discussions, presentations, a townhall style user group session, and many networking opportunities.

This event is a great opportunity to learn from Kluge technical experts and other users throughout the print finishing industry, as there will be many opportunities to ask questions and participate in discussions.

Here is what one attendee had to say after previously attending a Kluge User Group Meeting:

"It was the highlight of my time at Odyssey. Not very often do you have that much knowledge and experience in our industry in one room. Everyone was very open and helpful with all of the subjects we covered. I am looking forward to the next one." - Troy Summers, Trade Print Finishing Company, Salt Lake City, UT.

To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kluge-user-group-meeting-registration-5800…

The demand for sustainable packaging solutions continues to increase across many markets. However, consumers still expect the same levels of functionality and user- friendliness.

Leading Polish ice cream producer, Bracia Koral, is now taking the initiative in its sector with the introduction of packs that can be reused once the product is consumed.

The PET jars from RPC PET Power ideally demonstrate the appropriateness of plastic for ice cream packaging. Their light weight and unbreakability ensure safe and easy handling while their excellent clarity effectively showcases the delicious ice creams. The practical design of the jars now offers the potential for them to be reused for many different purposes, further increasing their appeal among consumers.

Currently two flavours – Cream Nut and Chocolate and Mamusia (Mummy’s) Cheesecake – have been launched in the 450ml jars as part of Bracia Koral’s new ‘Flavours of Childhood’ range.

“We selected the jars from RPC PET Power because they best meet our needs, and because the company provides excellent sales service,” comments Piotr Gasiorowski, Koral’s Sales and Marketing Director. “We don’t want our empty packs to go immediately in the waste bin but instead offer a useful second life as a household, workshop or toy container. We have also launched a competition to highlight this potential.”

Gable X Cleaning Solutions Company Limited, located in Chaguanas (Trinidad and Tobago), has ordered its second blow moulding equipment from Sidel, the leading global provider of PET, can and glass solutions for liquid packaging. With the recently acquired Sidel blowing machine, the co-packer has significantly improved its production capacity, adding as much as 75% to its daily output of PET packaging. Alongside being fully equipped to meet the growing demand for PET packaged goods in the region, this choice enables Gable X to protect their competitiveness and guarantee a regular and reliable supply flow.

Today, Gable X is one of the most advanced, innovative, custom packaging blow moulding players in the Caribbean. The company is active in three business segments: sale of raw materials, manufacturing of cleaning products, and blowing of PET bottles. 85% of the PET containers blown by Gable X serve various size manufacturing companies in the region, making them the first Trinidadian company to offer many local, regional, and even international customers lightweight bottles in PET.

The co-packer is a leading supplier of PET bottles, producing 250,000 units daily, six days a week 1 , with over 50 different formats and shapes. The company provides packaging for the food, beverage, agricultural and home care industries to hold products as diverse as pepper sauce, peanuts and grains, soy bean oil, fresh coconut water, milk drinks, fabric softener, hand soaps and disinfectant. The products are distributed in the domestic market but are alsoexported widely to the broader region.

Sidel blow moulding solutions among “the best in the world”

Gable X’s satisfaction around the first piece of Sidel blowing equipment installed in 2014 was reinforced by very strong recommendations from local bottlers. One of them, also a returning Sidel customer, decided to install a Matrix TM Combi for still water. The company chose the integrated blow-fill-cap solution from Sidel to increase their operating capacity. They were able to improve cost efficiencies and add new products, as such expanding their market reach, while better serving existing clients.

When the Trinidadian co-packer renewed the confidence in their long-term partner Sidel, the company was looking to manage the increasing demand for PET packaging in the market and labour challenges they experienced on a daily basis. By equipping one of their production lines with a Sidel blower, Gable X showed their trust in the company’s advanced technology and high specifications to produce up to 12,000 bottles per hour. The incorporation of the Ecoven into the blow moulding system means that preform heating time is reduced and fewer heating modules or lamps are needed with the oven’s electrical consumption cut by up to 45%. Gordon James, founder, owner and Managing Director of Gable X, says, “Having now two blowers from Sidel brings many advantages for us. Our capacity has increased by 75% and the equipment represents the state-of-the-art when it comes to energy savings and production efficiency, working fewer hours for a higher output.” He continues, “Sidel’s blower is rated as one of the best in the world and for a good reason. The blow moulding solutions are extremely easy to use and require very little maintenance, contributing to decrease our delivery time – another key condition to win our customers’ preference. Not less important, Sidel is number one in terms of online support and after-sales service and helps us keep the long-term efficiency of our equipment.”

Lightweighting, durability and rigidity as key factors for PET

James goes on to explain that one of the main challenges Gable X is facing is to facilitate PET adoption among their customers: “The key arguments I am using are that, by packaging their products in PET, they would get the transparency of glass, along with other benefits.” PET allows the consumer to visually experience the product inside the container, without scuffing and scratching the bottle’s surface. Additionally, the virtually endless design options for the PET bottle shape and format can also enhance the appeal and brand identity of the finished product on the supermarket shelf. The durability and rigidity of PET significantly reduces the possibility of damages throughout the value chain and the consumer experience is enhanced, as the packaged product is lighter and safer for the user to handle. “Multiple lightweighting opportunities around PET bottles also save on raw material and transportation costs. Making the long story short: PET is better because it is more durable, cost-effective, and recyclable as a packaging material,” he concludes.

More resistant and more stable bottles with Sidel StarLite

The Sidel blowing machine recently installed at the Gable X plant in Trinidad ensures top consistent bottle quality with a large process window and the electrical stretching, with no compromises on the performance and the lightweighting potential of the containers. Marcel Ndoumna, Sidel Sales Manager for North America, comments: “With the new blow moulding equipment, the customer is also benefitting from the patented, award-winning Sidel StarLite™ bottle base, which significantly increases base resistance and stability. This means the customer can improve bottle rigidity, while enabling a lower package weight and reducing energy consumption during production. The end result is a PET bottle that can cost less to manufacture, yet offers better pallet stability and higher bottle integrity throughout the supply chain, without compromising the safety standards of the beverage inside.” Based on the successful cooperation with Sidel, the Caribbean co-packer is again considering the company as a valuable partner in setting up additional installations to serve the heat- resistant PET packaging needs for hot-filled beverages.

The Paintainer® storage pail from RPC Superfos is ensuring that cat food from Petzeba remains fresh and ready for serving. The container provides ease of use, sustainability and an attractive design for the Swiss pet food company.

The five-litre Paintainer®, which can hold 2.5 kg of cat food, features a convenient handle and beautiful yellow and black artwork that shows playful cats chasing butterflies. It comes with UniPak measuring cups from RPC Superfos, which help Petzeba’s customers serve the right quantities.

The fact that the Paintainer® pail keeps oxygen out, safeguarding the freshness and taste of the contents, is the key element for Petzeba – and a particularly important requirement for cat food generally, as cats are notoriously exacting about their food.

“Cats are very picky eaters and ever so sensitive to freshness,” says Markus Zemp, Founder and Managing Director of Petzeba. “That’s why it is so important to keep out the oxygen. Our emphasis is very much on best quality ingredients and we appreciate that our cat food can remain intact in the Paintainer® pail.”

Another reason Petzeba chose the RPC Superfos solution is the ease of use it delivers. Simple to open and re-close, it is practically sized and fits easily into convenient spaces in any home. Owners simply place the cat food into the pail from a bag.

A further benefit is the pail’s reusability and this also enhances the sustainability profile of the packaging, as Markus Zemp continues:

 “Another advantage of the storage pail is the durable quality. It can be re-filled multiple times and stays as new. Sustainability is important to us, also in respect of packaging, and we appreciate the fact that the Paintainer® pail can be used over and over again.”

The attractive artwork of the container for Petzeba is the result of all 23 employees at the company sharing their ideas before involving a specialist from RPC Superfos, who then refined the layout and colours – an example of the collaborative approach that defined the two companies’ relationship.

“We have experienced high-quality personal advice and have been introduced to a number of possible options before making our final decision,” concludes Markus. “We are more than pleased with our collaboration with RPC Superfos and plan to launch a similar storage solution for dry dog food.”

Based in Alberswil, Switzerland, Petzeba produces and sells own-brand pet food for cats and dogs, and acts as a distributor of pet food for other producers.

In a glittering end-of-2018 ceremony in Johannesburg, RPC Astrapak Marcom, Verstraete IML and Siqalo Foods scooped a joint gold medal at the 2018 IPSA Gold Pack Awards in the competitive ‘Food category’ for outstanding packaging design for the Rama metallic IML tubs.

Smart move

Rama is market leader in the South African spread category with 30%+ value share. Rama Original is the core of the brand portfolio and plays in both brick and tub formats. The 500g Rama Original brick has over the years become one of the leading SKUs and a benchmark for the category in a recognizable copper bronze foil wrapper.

In 2016, the Rama team comprising of marketing and packaging engineers initiated a project to align the Rama Original tubs to the market benchmark – the shiny, copper bronze brick. The tub version was successfully upgraded to a metallic-look pack in 2016 and sits comfortably on the shelf alongside the shiny Rama Original brick and consolidates the branding in a consistent way that makes it easier for the Rama consumer to navigate the shopping aisle thereby facilitating an easier shopping mission.

New development: Metallic IML

The award marks a breakthrough in South African in-mould labelling. Prior to this development, static electricity proved a major problem that stood in the way of the development of metallic IML labels. During the IML mould entry process static electricity is used to hold the label in place. Because full metallic labels are conductive, they dissipate static charging and this creates instability during injection of the polypropylene. This in turn causes label misalignment and product defects. Under normal circumstances in standard moulds, therefore, metallic labels are not easy to process.

Gerhard van Reenen, General Manager at RPC Astrapak Marcom, says: “In a joint venture between RPC Astrapak Marcom and Verstraete IML, a new label was created via cold-foil printing. The design parameters were amended to ensure that the foiled area did not exceed a specified limit. The solution was a partially foiled in-mould label that means certain areas of the tub are not foiled. To the naked eye, however, the entire tub looks metallic which is testament to the consummate skill of the team. With this type of technology, static charges remain on the non-metallic part and keep the label stable during the injection process. In addition, this development was achieved using a standard, unmodified mould, which opens the way to metallized IML for a much larger market.”

Joe Kaddoum, Regional Sales Manager Middle East & Africa Verstraete IML: “Metallic IML provides the packaging with a look that is consistent with the positioning of the product: exclusivity. Your product stands out on the shelves and catches the eye of the consumer immediately.”

Great collaboration

This unique packaging only exists thanks to the great collaboration between 3 companies:

RPC Astrapak is an innovative pacemaker in design, development, technology and manufacturing of moulded and formed packaging. RPC Astrapak Marcom is part of the Moulding Division and falls within the rigid plastic packaging spectrum.

In 2018, Remgro Limited acquired Unilever’s South African spreads business. The name of the new spreads organization is Siqalo Foods (Pty) Ltd and it will be responsible for manufacture, sales and distribution of spreads products into the Southern African markets (Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa).

Verstraete IML, a Multi-Color company, is a world leader among IML label suppliers, producing over 50 million in-mould labels every single day for numerous segments within the packaging industry, including dairy, salads, health care, and more.

ProAmpac, a leader in global flexible packaging,  announced the formation of a cross-functional team dedicated to bringing flexible packaging solutions to Home, Health & Beauty (HHB) Markets.

The team is made up of materials-engineering, product-development, product-innovation, package-design and graphics professionals.

“Our new HHB team draws on ProAmpac’s vast capabilities in materials science and packaging technologies, including custom fitments, short- and long-run production and pouch converting,” said Adam Grose, chief commercial officer.

Some of ProAmpac’s commercially available packaging offerings for the Home, Health & Beauty Markets include:

• Child-resistant, easy-open and reclosable and fitmented pouch solutions;

• Signature Soft Touch film coating for an elegant look and feel, perfect for packaging cosmetics;

• PRO-PEEL® films for medical applications requiring peelable openings;

• Specialty films for hard-to-hold products such as lotions and handcreams;

• High-barrier packaging for diagnostic, drug delivery, and OTC products;

• Coated, laminated, and breathable nonwovens;

• Short-run as well as long-run production;

• A pouch-stocking program that is tailored to meet customers’ needs, and

• Printed and un-printed pouching prototyping

straws are used by millions of people every day when enjoying drinks on-the-go. Huhtamaki now offers customers the opportunity to switch to paper straws for consuming cold drinks. Paper straws are a sustainable choice and an excellent alternative to plastic straws.

News: Huhtamaki is a pioneer in the use of sustainable materials for making food packaging products. Our new paper straws are made of fiber coming from sustainably managed forests and 100% of the paper used in the straws and in their wrapping is PEFC certified.

Huhtamaki paper straws are manufactured in facilities with highest safety standards. They have been tested and certified for food safety in Europe, China and the United States.

"Our paper straws are crafted to be strong, reliable and functional. We have invested in new, purpose-built machinery to deliver premium product quality. We are confident that we can offer paper straws that are durable and superior in performance compared to the current market offering. Our straws are also both odor and taint free", says Neal McCone, Global Category Director, QSR & Beverage from Huhtamaki Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania business segment.

"In addition to new machines we have also invested into new manufacturing setups for paper straws. We look forward to the opportunity to offer a sustainable choice, grow the market and be the leading supplier. With our initial output we are serving McDonald's in the UK and across Europe as one of their main suppliers", McCone continues.

Huhtamaki is expanding its paper straw manufacturing capacity into other key markets across Europe and globally, serving customers across all geographies. The Huhtamaki paper straw offering will include several new size variants in addition to the standard size with 7.3 mm diameter.

Unilever announced it has acquired The Laundress, a global premium eco-friendly line of detergent, fabric care, and home cleaning products based in New York, US

Founded in 2004 by textile and fabric care experts Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, The Laundress is dedicated to turning necessary household chores into a luxurious and enjoyable experience. Having started with a single product, the Wool and Cashmere Shampoo, the brand’s mission is vested in returning the lost art of laundry care. The Laundress portfolio now comprises 85 eco-friendly products across Laundry and Home Cleaning, which expands Unilever’s portfolio in the growing top end of the Home Care market and fits greatly with Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan.

The Laundress will continue to operate from their New York City headquarters with the co-founders remaining in place to lead the business and their NYC Flagship store in Soho.

Kees Kruythoff, President of Unilever’s Home Care business said: “With its line of beautifully crafted eco-friendly products and fast-growing following in the US and China, particularly among millennials, The Laundress is a strong addition to our portfolio of leading Home Care brands. Its distribution network across specialty retailers, direct-to-consumer and e-commerce, combined with Unilever’s global reach creates an ideal launch pad towards giving more people around the world the distinct ‘The Laundress’ experience”.

Gwen Whiting, co-founder of The Laundress said: “During our careers in the fashion industry, we grew frustrated with dingy white T-shirts, ineffective cleaning products, and items ruined by the dry cleaners. We set out to create our own alternatives, producing a highly effective, non-toxic line of fabric care and home cleaning products.”

Lindsey Boyd, co-founder of The Laundress added: “We are thrilled to join the Unilever family. Together we have a unique opportunity to magnify and accelerate our mission of bringing our eco-friendly, fabric care products to every laundry room in the world.”

The 1 billionth pack was filled by DMK Group, Germany’s largest dairy cooperative.

According to the German Wine Institute, four percent of all wines purchased in Germany in 2018 were ordered via the i

The life cycle assessment of packaging types in Austria which was presented in April 2019 delivered some informative

Fortunately, there are some exciting initiatives being implemented to solve these problems.

Peter Scott, managing director for Screen GP ANZ, says, “We have been working on pouching solutions for a while now,

Commercial pumpkin waste can be recycled into a biodegradable form of packaging that could replace plastic in food wr

Tetra Pak has today announced that HelloFresh, a leading meal kit company​, has chosen Tetra Recart® carton package​

Aptar’s non-detachable tamper-evident system features a unique design that makes it is easy for consumers to spot and

A survey for Arla and UPM conducted in February sought to find out what Finnish families think about the circular eco