«The evaluation was both rigorous and extensive, demanding significant collaboration and commitment from our teams,» said Armelle Biton, HSE Business Partner, Sidel. «It encompassed the Sidel Octeville site and corporate-level assessments, adding complexity to the process and making the final recognition all the more rewarding.»
“Creating an over 85% paper-based product that performs as well as plastic is a real achievement. The end consumer and producers are looking at sustainable alternatives to plastic and our Paper HBe product could well be the answer. The material’s high paper quantity means that it has good recyclability, which can only grow the confidence the consumer has in the brands that use it.”
The event will have dedicated venues for the presentation of innovative projects, a circular economy and recycling approach and machinery demonstrations The fourth edition of Plástico Brasil 2025, the largest trade fair for solutions for the plastics industry in Latin America, will be held from March 24 to 28 at the São Paulo Expo. The …
La Colline’s Le Métaprotecteur is the Swiss brand’s first “eco-conscious illuminating youth protector,” part of its new Clar•Ology ritual. Certified reef-friendly, it is formulated to preserve and protect skin’s youth and radiance.
Author: Sona Dadhania, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Public awareness of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is hitting a new high as headlines concerning «forever chemicals» continue to appear in prominent news outlets. Whether it be news about PFAS bans in different industries, lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers and users, detection of PFAS in various locations and …
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud that ten of its innovative products have received WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation, celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design and technology across the globe.
As usual, the solutions and technologies of all international players will be bundled together in a coherent context for all visitors. There has already been strong interest from overseas exhibitors. «We are seeing a high level of registration. This means that companies that have not yet sent in their registration documents should act quickly.
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Group will present a variety of inspection systems in booth S-2939 at Pack Expo, being held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, November 3 – 6, 2024. New combination systems, x-ray inspection systems and more will be on exhibit for the first time alongside other Mettler-Toledo x-ray systems, metal detectors, vision systems and checkweighers for bulk and packaged food and pharmaceutical products.
MAGGI’s ‘Desh ke liye 2 minute’ initiative, launched in 2020, aims to create a significant impact through small actions. One of its goals is to offer sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. In line with this objective, MAGGI has introduced an edible fork in partnership with Nestlé R&D India (a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A and a part of Nestlé’s global R&D network) and an Indian start-up Trishula. Made from wheat flour, this innovative fork enhances the delightful experience of savoring MAGGI Cuppa Noodles, adding to its soupy, slurpy, and masaledar charm.
Empowers manufacturers with sustainable solutions for high-quality food and beverage production Denton, Texas (October 21, 2024) – Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, will be showcasing its latest integrated innovations to help customers push boundaries at 2024 PACK EXPO in Chicago, Nov. 3-6, Booth N-6141, in the North Building, McCormick …
B!POD food vacuum containers with about 50% ocean-bound plastic content, made with SABIC® PP polypropylene resin. • Certified circular SABIC® PP polypropylene from advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP) helps reduce marine litter and accelerate circularity. • Sustainable material solution from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio meets demanding performance specifications for food contact approved vacuum containers. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, …
American sustainable serviceware producer Evanesce is just about to start producing the first 7.5 million drinking straws made from Biodolomer, a compostable material based on limestone. Biodolomer is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials. “The US market is 500 million straws – per day, and we offer a material that gives the feeling …
The report concludes that direct food packaging is still the most important application for BOPP films as modern retail caters to a market that craves packaged foods more than ever. Food security and convenience remain important drivers for packaged food growth in low-income markets. 58% of BOPP film demand is used for direct food packaging, and if labels are included, this rises to 65%. Snack foods are the most important food category for BOPP films by volume.
Düsseldorf, July 2024 – The members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) met for their annual summer conference in June, this time in Copenhagen. After an economically challenging 2023, the industry is cautiously optimistic about the future and is forecasting moderate growth for 2024. The meeting provided a valuable platform for the exchange of information which included an …
certified home compostable coffee capsule solution Copyright: Greiner Packaging Innovative partnership raising the bar for more sustainability in coffee capsules Vienna, July 16, 2024 Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles have partnered to introduce an innovative, fully home compostable coffee capsule solution. In this collaboration, Greiner Packaging supplies the body of the capsule, while Constantia Flexibles …
French beauty brand Si Si La Paillette believes that life is more beautiful with glitter. It is on a mission to help people shine, without polluting the planet. Its plant-based glitter is biodegradable and cruelty-free, with over 99% ingredients of natural origin. For its first ever lip gloss, it partnered with international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack, to develop a packaging solution that reflected its values. The Gala dip-in pack was paired with The Elegant applicator, to ensure the perfect delivery, enhance the user experience and convey the brand’s joyful identity.
Beavertown, a British brewery based in Tottenham, is well-known across the country for its craft beers including Neck Oil, Gamma Ray, Lupuloid, and Bones. Alongside its beers, the brewery has this month partnered with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to launch a limited edition packet of crisps with a difference: cheddar and jalapeño flavoured crisps aimed at starting conversations around mental health.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, today announced the availability of VALOX™ HX325HP resin, a new high-performance, medical-grade, injection molding polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin. Developed especially for high-precision parts, such as components of insulin delivery pens, insulin pumps, auto-injectors and continuous glucose monitors, this new resin combines outstanding processability with high chemical resistance and validated biocompatibility.
Digital technologies are an incredible tool, not a threat, and it will intelligently complement conventional technologies that will persist for decades. We will also see the rise of hybrid solutions combining the best of both worlds. Many label converters and commercial printing companies can testify to the advantages of digital technology. The adage «we fear what we do not know» remains true in most industries.
How can brands reach their full potential using package design and production? drupa will present innovative solutions from 28 May to 07 June 2024 in Düsseldorf. touchpoint packaging in Hall 3 will be a hot spot for topics regarding the future of packaging. Industry players, trade and university representatives, designers, materials suppliers, printers and converters …