Innovations & New Products
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PulPac partners PA Consulting to launch Bottle Collective to reduce plastic waste
EUROPE – Swedish research and development company, PulPac has collaborated with London-based consultancy company, PA Consulting to launch the Bottle Collective. The companies say the…
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ProAmpac expands its portfolio with introduction of new recyclable and heat-sealable paper packaging
USA – American flexible packaging and material science company ProAmpac has expanded the ProActive Recyclable series of products with the launch of ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000.…
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Smurfit Kappa introduces Vitop Uno tap with attached tamper protection
Ireland – Irish corrugated company, Smurfit Kappa has unveiled its patented Vitop Uno tap with attached tamper protection for the Bag-in-Box market. The design of…
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Coveris develops sustainable packs for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up range
UK – European packaging company Coveris has teamed up with British food-to-go business Simply Lunch to develop sustainable packaging for the latter’s Stir Me Up…
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Sainsbury’s introduces vacuum-packed packaging for beef mince to save plastics
UK – British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it is swapping traditional, plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range,…
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Danone to invest US$65M to establish new bottle production line in Florida
USA – Food and beverage company Danone North America has announced that it will invest up to US$65 million over the next two years to…
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Liquibox unveils recycle-ready urn liner for iced tea and coffee beverage dispensers
USA – Global leader in liquid packaging and dispensing, Liquibox has unveiled a recycle-ready version of its patented urn-liner product line. Liquibox says the recyclable…
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Dove launches its first refillable deodorant packaging solution to drive sustainability
CANADA – Unilever’s Dove Canada has launched its first refillable and reusable deodorant packaging to provide an accessible refill solution for consumers and reduce plastic…
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PepsiCo Portugal invests US$8M to convert plant waste into renewable energy
PORTUGAL – PepsiCo’s unit in Portugal, PepsiCo Portugal, has elevated its sustainability drive with an investment of €7.5 million (US$8m) in procuring a new biodigester…
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Sainsbury’s rolls out £2 fruit and vegetable boxes to reduce waste
UK – British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has introduced a range of fruit and vegetable boxes in an effort to reduce food waste. Marketed as ‘Taste…