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GERMANY – Burger King’s German restaurants have rolled out RECUP deposit return system in the hopes of conserving valuable packaging resources and reducing waste generated from single-use cup solutions. Reportedly, RECUP products are 100% recyclable and free of harmful substances and BPA. Each cup is expected to replace 1,000 disposable cups in its lifetime, suggesting that its use will both…
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UK – Plastics raw materials distributor Plastribution Group has acquired Leicester-based thermoplastics sheet supplier, Eagle Plastics, for an undisclosed sum. The move enables Plastribution to add a sheet business to its products division, which currently includes films and foil distributors, Plasfilms and Plasfoils. Founded in 1994 and occupying a 10,000 sq ft site in Thurmaston, Eagle Plastics has 11 employees…
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USA – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released proposals for new regulatory requirements to give consumers a clearer understanding on the voluntary ‘Product of the USA’ label attached to products. According to the proposed rule, meat, poultry, and egg products may only use the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim if the animals used…
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CHINA – Chinese pulp and paper producer Asia Symbol Jiangsu (Asia Symbol) has selected technology firm Tietoevry to execute its business transformation and increase operational efficiency in its Rugao mill’s carton board line. Asia Symbol will make use of TietoEVRY’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution, TIPS Industry Solutions and Services. The solution is designed for the pulp, paper, fiber, board,…
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FINLAND – Helsinki-based material innovation start-up, Sulapac has created a bio-based material to aid cosmetics companies with their sustainability targets. The Sulapac Luxe and Sulapac Luxe Flex material can substitute hard plastics while offering a “high-end luxury feel, function and aesthetics,” the start-up shares. Dr. Suvi Haimi, Sulapac CEO and co-founder said: “Sulapac Luxe is made of sustainably sourced biodegradable…
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UK – Food packaging solutions company, Sirane, has announced that its paper-recyclable fruit absorbent pad, Earthpad, has been approved by the On-Pack Recycling Label (ORPL) certified scheme. The newly approved recyclable absorbent pad or ‘Earthpad’ is comprised of cellulose absorbent with a paper outer later applied using barrier coatings, which is also compostable. Apparently, Sirane has completed its own independent…
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UK – Unilever-owned condiments brand, Hellmann’s, is testing a label developed with temperature-sensitive ink to raise awareness for Food Waste Action Week. Using heat-sensitive ink, the label on the mayonnaise jar reveals hidden messages and quirky graphics – once temperatures drop below five degrees. Any foods kept at higher temperatures are likely to go bad at a faster rate –…
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BELGIUM – Puratos Group, a Belgium-based ingredient company that supplies bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers, has announced that it is switching to more sustainable packaging in a sustainability drive. The company said it is making changes that mean all its packaging will become 100% recycle-ready, with some packaging getting additional improvements such as paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)…
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GERMANY – A study commissioned by Elopak and conducted by Kantar Group has revealed that German consumers prefer the most environmentally friendly carton packaging that is possible when buying plant-based milk alternatives. The study found out that full recyclability and a low plastic content are considered of fundamental importance, with brown, unbleached beverage cartons performing better than white ones. The…
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USA – FirstWave Innovations, a wholly owned subsidiary of SinnovaTek and a co-manufacturer of aseptic food products, has partnered with ProAmpac to bring to market aseptic spouted pouches leveraging ProAmpac’s Rochester, NY capabilities which include highly flexible, low minimum order quantity. FirstWave Innovations, which utilizes proprietary aseptic spouted pouch and filling technology from Scholle IPN and short-run pouching capabilities of…
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