namasté packaging 24 July 2023

Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo named as worst packaging polluters in UK

Campaign group Surfers Against Sewage, which released its annual audit on Friday, looked at more than 30,700 individual polluting items collected by more than 4,000 citizen scientists along coastlines, canal paths, bridleways and city streets over a 12-month period up to June 5 2023.The audit found that 12 companies are responsible for more than two thirds (70%) of branded pollution collected over

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Ahlstrom's Cristal™ transparent paper transforms Maped’s eraser packaging to a more sustainable alternative

Ahlstroms Cristal base papers are an optimum solution for transparent packaging. By partnering with adapa and Maped, the three companies have developed fiber-based window packaging for a popular school supply erasers.   "This collaboration between Ahlstrom, adapa, and Maped is an example of our shared dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices," said Guillaume Lavou

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Vegemite to release silver and gold replica jars

 Vegemite searched high and low to create special 100th birthday commemorative memorabilia for Aussies to treasure for years to come, and were delighted to be releasing limited-edition fine silver replica mini jars for Vegemites most avid fans and collectors alike, said Jess Hoare, marketing manager for Vegemite Bega Group.Featuring an intricately detailed design that celebrates the iconic Ve

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At Pack Expo Las Vegas, Wipotec to Debut Checkweigher for Volatile Aerosol Production, as well as Versatile New X-ray Scanner

HC-A-EX Checkweigher provides precision checkweighing in environments at risk of explosion incidents; SC-S 5020 X-ray Scanner offers multifaceted inspection for F&B containers, including exacting microleak detection.Lawrenceville, GA Wipotec, a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision in-motion weighing, track and trace/anti-counterfeiting solutions and X-Ray scanning equipment, will in

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Winpak First to Install CrystalCleanConnect in North America

Leading packaging company achieves improved sustainability, reduced waste, improved cycle time, reduced dependency on skilled operators, and more, with breakthrough automated flexographic platemaking solutionTokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, July 18, 2023. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that leading North America-based packaging co

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At Pack Expo, Yoran Imaging to Introduce Thermal Imaging Inspection & Data Capture Technology for Food & Beverage and Pharma Applications

Companys customized, cost-effective systems replace manual product sampling with 100% inspection, and provide user-friendly data for production improvements and machine downtime mitigation. Northern District, Israel Yoran Imaging, which develops and supplies thermal imaging systems to optimize filling and heat-sealing processes on packaging lines, will introduce its innovative approach

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EXTENDED SHELF LIFE OF FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH UNIQUE COLLABORATION PERFOTEC AND OERLEMANS PACKAGING GROUP

PerfoTec supplies the Laser Perforation System and extensive knowledge about the respiration (gas permeability) of products from agriculture and horticulture. Oerlemans itself produces packaging film according to the correct functional properties such as thickness and composition of the material. Produce and flower companies can experience how their products will yield more returns through this un

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas: SEA Vision to exhibit three of its main technologies for pharmaceutical production control

Pack Expo Las Vegas is one of the most significant events for the packaging and processing industry in the US, and SEA Vision is once again proud to be part of this important event, which will be taking place from September 11 to 13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At booth number 6901, SEA Vision will be presenting some of its cutting-edge technological solutions for: the inspection

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Preservation Techniques – Extending the Shelf Life of Foodstuff

As key players of the industry continue to invest in the research and development of improved preservation techniques that do not compromise the quality and safety of food products, many processes emerge to be promising alternatives to the use of preservatives and additives. Processes that allow to better understand the food composition and aid the development of appropriate methods of shelf-life

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