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QATAR – Baladna, a Qatar-based dairy and beverage producer, has opted for Swiss packaging solutions provider SIG’s filling technology to pack its white cheese. The CFA 312 filling machine will allow Baladna to offer white cheese in SIG’s combibloc Slimline carton packs. This filling machine can fill a total of four different volume sizes, and Baladna benefits from its flexibility…
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UK – Eleven UK food businesses have penned an open letter calling for clearer rules on labeling after the deaths of two Pret a Manger customers who suffered allergic reactions to undeclared ingredients. The letter is addressed to officials, including government ministers, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Food and Drink Federation, argues the FSA needs to “make a…
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INDONESIA – Nestlé has launched a refillable vending machine pilot program for Milo and Koko Krunch as part of its efforts to explore novel solutions that help eliminate the need for disposable packaging. This particular program is a result of the concluded piloting in South Jakarta conducted in 2021, in which Nestlé was trailing reusable and refillable containers for Milo,…
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USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing new requirements for tobacco product manufacturers regarding the manufacture, design, packing and storage of their products. These proposed requirements would help protect public health by, among other things, minimizing or preventing contamination and limiting additional risks by ensuring product consistency. Brian King, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA’s Center for…
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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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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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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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