Day: July 29, 2021
How Covid-19 is shaping trends in the food service industry
Lockdown restrictions around the world have had a significant effect on the hospitality industry. While the easing of restrictions earlier in the year in South Africa was welcomed news, the recent level 4 lockdown has meant another devastating setback for restaurants, hotels and more. Drive past your local restaurant scene and you’ll quickly get the…
McDonald’s and Loop join forces on reusable coffee cup pilot
In partnership with Loop, six McDonald’s restaurants in the UK are set to pilot a returnable coffee cup scheme – a ‘world first’ for the company. For a £1 deposit, customers can choose to have their hot drink in a returnable Loop cup. As a reward, they will receive a 20p discount on their purchase. Once enjoyed, customers…
A closer look at ICP’s corrugated cardboard box made from tomato stems
The Slovenian Pulp and Paper Institute (ICP) recently presented a corrugated cardboard pack made partly from tomato stems. The tomato stems are from locally sourced agricultural waste that has been processed into liner and fluting papers suitable for incorporation into corrugated board. We spoke to Igor Karlovits, senior researcher at ICP, to find out more about the potential…
Mondi and Unilever serve up paper-based packaging for Colman’s Meal Makers
Mondi has developed a paper-based, aluminium-free packaging material for Unilever’s Colman’s dry Meal Maker and Sauces range that it says can be recycled in existing paper waste streams. The old unrecyclable multi-material laminate has been replaced, and the previously-used aluminium, as well as what Mondi describes as “unnecessary layers of plastic”, have been eliminated. This has resulted in…
Huhtamaki and Syntegon collaborate to launch paper-based blister pack
Huhtamaki and Syntegon have today announced a paper-based tablet packaging solution for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Push Tab paper is made from renewable FSC-certified paper and has been designed with the aim of meeting the stringent safety requirements of regulated pharmaceutical packaging. The solution also aims to provide customers with a more sustainable alternative to traditional push-through…
Packaging-free, self-serve beverage dispensing system trialled by Coca-Cola in Spain
Consumers of Coca-Cola in Spain can now pour and pay for drinks themselves as part of a European-first trial of a beverage dispensing system developed by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Innovative Tap Solutions (ITS). ITS’ technology will enable restaurants, cafes, offices, stadiums, and other venues to offer brands in CCEP’s portfolio via self-service taps. Through this system,…
