SIG launches hot drinks microwaveable carton
SIG has developed a microwaveable ‘Heat&Go’ aluminium-free pack for RTD beverages. ...
China’s door slam on plastic waste adds urgency to the ‘war on plastic’
In January 2018, China initiated the biggest change in plastic recycling in history by effectively banned the importation of over 20 kinds of foreign waste – including plastic – as...
A PAPER BATTERY FOR SMART PACKAGING?
BillerudKorsnäs and researchers at Uppsala University have together taken an important step towards the future’s paper batteries. ...
Is the world ready for more biodegradable packaging?
The University of Warwick has found a new type of biodegradable plastic that can be tossed out with food scraps. Known as lignin, it is made from tree glue. ...
NEW CONCEPT CHALLENGES THE TOOTHPASTE TUBE NORM
Anthem Worldwide’s Benelux team has released a packaging design concept that invites the oral care market to revolutionise the way it presents its products. Channelling its penchan...
Food and drink industry could lose billions if plain packaging rule hits
Fears arise that the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) plain packaging ruling could affect the food and drink industry. ...
Starbucks to eliminate use of plastic straws by 2020
Starbucks has announced it is to stop using plastic straws throughout all its stores globally by 2020. ...
Greek breakfast cereals firm chooses RPC Superfos’ EasySnacking pot
Greek company Tsakiris Family has selected RPC Superfos’ EasySnacking pot for Le Petit Déjeuner, a new cereal product that can be consumed straight from the pack. ...
NEW ACTIVE PACKAGING PROTECTS PASTA FROM MOISTURE AND INSECTS
The Packaging, Transport and Logistics Research Centre (ITENE) has developed an active packaging that repels insects and absorbs moisture that protects and preserves dried food pro...
L’Oreal teams up with Alibaba to reduce plastic waste in China
French personal care company L’Oreal has signed an agreement with Alibaba Group to switch to environmentally friendly packaging for all L’Oreal products sold in China within the ne...
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