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Iceland adopts vacuum packaging for beef and pork mince range

12 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

The supermarket chain is replacing traditional plastic trays with airtight vacuum packaging across its entire mince offering.

This move is expected to increase the shelf life of beef mince by nearly 50%, keeping the product fresher for up to two and a half weeks.

Notably, Iceland said it is the first UK supermarket to introduce vacuum packaging for pork mince as well.

Following a successful trial in 50 stores, the new packaging will be rolled out to more than 1,000 stores nationwide and online this month.

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EU Policy. Czech single waste collection pick triggers competition concerns

12 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

The sole company authorised to collect and recover packaging waste in Czechia may have a conflict of interest in its dual role as a waste collector with powers of authorisation over competitors in breach of EU competition rules, the European Commission has warned Prague, according to a statement published today (June 11).

EKO-KOM is the only company operating in the country offering collection and recovery services for packaging waste to over 20,000 business for more than two decades.

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OAL and GS1 help food manufacturers prepare for the second barcode revolution

12 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

The software allows unique traceability and manufacturing data to be incorporated into on-pack 2D codes, improving consumer experience to identify allergens, significantly enhancing food safety and reducing food waste by up to 40%.

The OAL solution enables the creation, inline printing and verification of on-pack QR/2D codes containing critical information such as best before date, allergens and batch data.

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Packaging of sugar in jute bags: Karnataka High Court grants interim stay

10 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

The petitioner, South Indian Sugar Mills Association, Karnataka, challenged the notification from the Union of India that mandates 20 percent of sugar production be packaged in jute bags from raw jute produced in India, effective until September 30, 2024. Uday Holla, the Senior Counsel representing the petitioner, argued that the Standing Advisory Committee, during its meeting on July 21, 2022, had exempted the packaging of sugar in jute bags. He further contended that the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre has found jute batching oil to be tumorigenic.

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Recycle-ready laminates ‘reduce plastic usage and packaging costs’

10 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

CRYOVAC brand recycle-ready PP-based laminates have a thickness of 52 microns and are fortified with an EVOH barrier. SEE said the combined performance delivers a ‘superior’ oxygen and moisture barrier to keep food fresh and extend shelf life, while using between 65% to 77% less plastic compared to traditional tray lidding and thermoforming options.

The new laminates comply with On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) guidelines and CEFLEX standards. They are certified as 90% recyclability by Cyclos and can be recycled in polypropylene (PP) streams.

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Hershey attacks lawsuits targeting packaging, seeks to end Reese's case

09 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

In a Wednesday filing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida federal court, Hershey said no reasonable consumer could believe its Halloween- and Christmas-themed candies necessarily contained the "explicit carved out artistic designs" shown on packaging.
The consumers suing Hershey expressed disappointment with the lack of details on nine Reese's products, including pumpkin-shaped candies missing eyes and crooked mouths, and a football-shaped candy whose lack of stitching left it resembling an egg.

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Paris Sets New Sustainability Standard for the 2024 Olympics

09 Sep 2024
Aditya Panwar

This summer, Paris is captivating the world not only as the host of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, but also for its sustainability efforts. With the Eiffel Tower glowing in lights and a cleaner Seine doubling as a swimming pool, the French capital is welcoming 15 million fans who are eager to watch athletes strive for Olympic glory. While this influx of visitors is great for the economy, it poses significant challenges for the city’s waste management system.

Managing Olympic Waste: A Daunting Task

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JDO Rebrand of Hydro Silk Raises the Bar on Expert Care

07 Sep 2024
PC Correspondent

“The revitalized Hydro Silk brand identity boldly reinforces our positioning focused on providing our consumers with the power to achieve expert level hair removal results at home,” said Melissa Murphy, Director Brand Strategy at Hydro Silk. “Through this comprehensive and cohesive brand identity system, we aspire to elevate our brand expression in a relevant and premium way, effectively communicating our brand’s commitment to unwavering standards of quality, performance, and results.”

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