Packaging
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Harvard University and Rutgers introduce plant-based food wrap designed to replace plastics
USA – Harvard University and Rutgers scientists have developed biodegradable, spray-on food coating to protect foods against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage. The…
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Loblaw plans single-use plastic shopping bags clearance from its stores by early 2023
CANADA – Canadian food and pharmacy company Loblaw Companies Ltd. (L.TO) has announced plans to eliminate all single-use plastic shopping bags by the end of…
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Covestro partners Neste and SK geo centric to produce biodegradable polyurethane raw materials
CHINA – Covestro AG has signed a tripartite cooperation agreement with South Korean petrochemical major SK Geo Centric and Finland-based engineering service company Neste to…
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Trex signs scrap supply agreement with Arkansas Poly & Printing (APP)
USA – Virginia-based manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing outdoor building products, Trex Co., has signed a scrap supply agreement with Arkansas Poly & Printing…
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BOBST signs partnership deal to drive PET-based laminate recycling
SWEDEN – Swiss packaging machinery provider Bobst has announced a strategic partnership for a closed-loop of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) based multilayer laminates used for thermoformed…
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Dow’s all-PE recyclable packaging solution certified for 35% carbon savings in China
CHINA – TÜV Rheinland has certified Dow’s all-PE recyclable packaging in China as capable of reducing life cycle carbon emissions by 35%, supporting brand owners…
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Pactiv Evergreen introduces new tamper-proof foodservice cartons
USA – US-based manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products, Pactiv Evergreen has introduced its new Tamper Evident Fry Cartons that provide a…
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Crispy Green to drive sustainability with updated packaging solutions
USA – US-based manufacturer and retailer of dried-snack foods, Crispy Green has updated the packaging design of its Crispy Fruit product line. With a focus…
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Eurogerm USA merges with KB Ingredients to expand operations in North America
NORTH AMERICA – Eurogerm is strengthening its presence in North America with the creation of Eurogerm KB LLC, a merger of Eurogerm USA and KB…
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CP Foods adopts 3R approach for sustainable egg packaging in Thailand
THAILAND – Thai agro-industrial company Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company (CP Foods) has adopted the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) approach to making its egg…