Day: January 25, 2023

CCL Label has unveiled what claims to be the thinnest stretch sleeve on the market at a 30-micron thickness, made of mono-PE and designed to decorate returnable 1-litre PET water bottles without the need for adhesives or heat application. Due to its elasticity, the sleeve is not thought to require adhesives or heat to attach it…

Waitrose has announced that it will now sell its own-brand tea bags in certified home-compostable packaging in a move aimed at keeping 12.2 tonnes of material out of landfill and incineration.   Having been accreditedwith TUV OK compost HOME certification, the company’s Duchy tea bags can apparently be placed in home compost bins or heaps at end…

Tesco is partnering with Keep Sea Blue to incorporate recycled plastics into its fresh fish packaging, with the goal of keeping 500 tonnes of discarded plastic out of the ocean. The supermarket’s salmon, haddock, cod, and sea bass lines are set to be sold in trays containing at least 30% recycled coastal plastic collected from beaches, coastlines, and…

Industry groups and NGOs have responded to the European Parliament’s vote in favour of stricter control measures for waste shipments and a ban on exporting plastic waste to non-OECD countries. Aiming to protect the environment and human health, the proposal includes banning shipments of all wastes destined for disposal within the EU (except if “authorised in limited and well-justified…

Ringo is working alongside Rimi to pilot reusable packaging in its ready-made food self-service counters at its Põhja, Telliskivi, and Tornimäe stores in a move expected to encourage the use of and increase access to reusable packaging amongst consumers. Previously, Rimi customers wereoffered free disposable boxes to use at the food counters, with the additional option of bringing…

Vetroplas has supplied Templespa decorated glass packaging with droppers for two high-end skincare products in its portfolio. It’s All Good nutritious boost facial oil comes in the 30ml Elsa bottle, with an acid etched frosted glass finish and silk screen printing. The pack also features a Rimini pipette style dropper with silver aluminium cover and…

Canpack has partnered with Svijany Brewery to create new limited-edition cans for Christmas. The new design carries predominantly purple tones to strike “notes of luxury and festivity”. Canpack said that it implemented superwhite printing ink with a matt finish over the can. Stephen McAneny, chief commercial officer at Canpack, said: “Using these innovative techniques allowed…

Cointreau, the French orange liqueur, has launched a redesign of its iconic bottle. The most momentous of its kind in 140 years, the newly designed Cointreau bottle is strikingly different yet still instantly recognisable. The revamped bottle is an ode to the cocktail pioneer’s history and a celebration of the orange itself. Made from recycled…

Eviosys has created new packaging for Barilla’s premium pesto range. The new packaging, features a revised logo, graphics, and jar design. It features a deep closure while Barilla’s plants in Italy have installed new capping machines. Olivier Aubry, chief commercial officer at Eviosys, said: “Eviosys and Barilla are a natural fit for this partnership. Both…