Innovations & New Products

Semi-automated weighers and packers reduce physical strain, improve weight accuracy, and increase throughput.

By 2040, the Kingdom aims to divert 90 percent of all waste streams away from landfills, with specific targets of 40 percent recycling, 31 percent composting, and 16 percent waste-to-energy conversion.

The UK’s ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) single-use foodservice packaging, which took effect in October 2023, left a gap in the market for large-portion food-to-go containers that can withstand hot, oily, saucy foods.

LED-UV curing offers several advantages over conventional mercury-vapour systems. LED lamps consume significantly less energy, last longer, and emit no ozone.

The updated packaging was tested against existing EPS materials and showed stronger results in temperature control and durability.

Dr Bio polymers are 2.5 times costlier than conventional plastics on a per-kilogram basis, but the company argues that lower micron requirements offset this difference.

The elastomeric valve opens only when the pouch is squeezed, dispensing product at a controlled rate – when pressure is released, the valve immediately seals, preventing drips, spills, and contamination.

Tosca’s reusable plastic containers are collected, cleaned, checked, and then put back into use, creating a closed-loop system that reduces reliance on single-use corrugated packaging.

The printer uses odourless, water-based HP Latex inks certified by UL ECOLOGO and UL GREENGUARD Gold, meeting strict indoor air quality standards for schools, healthcare facilities, and office environments.

The cap is made from a single material and comes in different orifice sizes and circular valve options, described as “recyclable-ready” when used with PET, HDPE, and PP bottles where suitable recycling systems exist.