Food & tobacco
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Agrifood and packaging sectors in Morocco collaborate to reduce reliance on imports
MOROCCO – Moroccan federations in the agrifood and packaging sectors have agreed to cut the country’s reliance on imports and create 7,500 direct job opportunities…
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Packamama develops rPET bottles for Australian wine industry to combat climate change
AUSTRALIA – Sustainable packaging and manufacturing company, Packamama has developed 100% recycled PET plastic wine bottles for the Australian market with Accolade Wines and Taylors…
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Valser introduces labelfree mineral water bottles in Switzerland
SWITZERLAND – Valser has launched labelfree bottle of mineral water as the first in Switzerland. In this way, the Coca-cola subsidiary aims to reduce 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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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…
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Absolut Company partners Blue Ocean Closures to drive sustainability in vodka packaging
SWEDEN – Absolut Company, the maker of one of the world’s leading premium vodka, has announced a partnership with Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures (BOC)…
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Earls Restaurant partners with Reusables.com for zero-waste takeout
CANADA – North American restaurant chain Earls Restaurant Group has partnered with Vancouver-based Reusables.com to launch a zero-waste takeaway initiative. Starting first at the Earls…