Day: July 14, 2022
High-Barrier Material Takes Paper Packaging to a New Level
Amcor has developed an environmentally friendly paper packaging material that protects food from oxygen and moisture — and runs well on with existing packaging lines. Amcor is expanding packagers’ options for sustainable flexible materials with the launch of LifeSpan Performance Paper in Europe. The recyclable, high-barrier material was developed for food packaging and is the first…
Kraft Heinz to Test Paper Bottle for Ketchup
Sustainability executive at Kraft Heinz shares project details about creating a paper bottle for the company’s iconic Heinz Tomato Ketchup. Paper bottles have reached a new milepost on their journey to widespread acceptance. Kraft Heinz and Pulpex are collaborating on a recyclable, paper-based bottle for Heinz Tomato Ketchup — a first in the sauce category. The companies…
Tetra Pak to Aluminum: The Future Called, and You’re Not In It
Replacing the aluminum barrier layer in aseptic cartons with fiber or other materials is expected to generate environmental benefits while keeping food protected. Tetra Pak, in an effort to develop and commercialize more sustainable food packaging, is replacing aluminum in its aseptic cartons with materials that reduce carbon footprint and improve recyclability — all without…
