Category: News & Updates
MOO becomes first Australian company to use food-grade packaging made from 100 percent ocean bound plastic
AUSTRALIA – MOO Premium Foods, an Australian manufacturer of premium yogurt and dairy products, has announced its sustainability efforts of using plastic washed up on beaches and found in oceans in its tubs and lids. The yogurt and dairy products company worked closely with Adelaide-based packaging converter TechnoPlas to develop the new sustainability focused packaging.…
GreenX Telemechanics develops edible plates as alternative to single-use plastics
KENYA – GreenX Telemechanics has developed edible cups and plates dubbed snackuit, offering a sustainable alternative solution to single-use plastics. The firm has partnered with Sheryl Mboya (a Mt Kenya law student) who is the patent holder of snackuit, to develop innovations that aim to contribute to climate action. Challenged by the deteriorating climatic conditions,…
Metal packaging makes a splash in the new drinks categories
Crown reveals why metal packaging is trending and discusses the trends and challenges facing the beverage industry Veronique Curulla, marketing and business development director at Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East talks to Packaging Gateway about the trends and challenges driving today’s drinks market and why metal packaging is increasingly the format of choice. The…
Nestlé strengthens sustainable packaging drive with new Starbucks capsules
Nestlé has announced that the Starbucks At Home by Nespresso coffee capsules are now made using 80% recycled aluminum – a first for the range. The move is designed to help Nestlé meet its 2025 ambition to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable. Aluminium is one of the most widely recycled materials in…
Consistently accurate coding for agrochemical products
Agrochemicals play an important role in global food production as they’re used to increase agricultural yields and protect crops from pests. However, because of their generally hazardous nature, operational logistics for their transportation and storage are particularly complex. Because of this, high-quality packaging coding is essential. The continuous inkjet (CIJ) 9029 printer from Markem-Imaje, locally…
Agrochemical labelling that helps keep products safer
Packaging for the agrochemical sector is crucial because fertilisers and pesticides are generally toxic. Advanced packaging, with excellent sealing abilities, help reduce the risk of accidental handling, storing, and transport damage. But how can the product’s label also help mitigate risks? Agrochemical labels are governed by stringent legal requirements for product labelling because of their…
Marks and Spencer introduces fiber-based tomato packs for UK recyclability boost
UK retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) is unveiling recyclable packaging for its British collection of vine tomatoes. The packaging replaces a hard-to-recycle plastic sleeve with recyclable cardboard and a small amount of plastic film as part of the company’s target to make 100% of its food packaging “widely recyclable” by 2025. The design, created in…
Permanent Medicinal Product Codes, Blockchain Backed Perfume, and Holographic Labels for Counterfeit Protection
Permanent Unique Code Helps Counterfeit Proof Products Dusseldorf-based supplier of drug packaging solutions Gerresheimer has launched a traceability concept that it says will ensure complete transparency throughout the value chain and greater safety for the patient. The company says that clearly marked primary packaging helps to minimize the risk of costly and dangerous mix-ups when filling medicines.…
What Brand Protection Method is Right for You?
Selling pharmaceuticals? Luxury goods? Foods or beverages? Match the appropriate anti-counterfeiting and brand authentication packaging technology to your product. Accountability, authentication, and traceability have become essential buzzwords when it comes to operating a watertight supply chain in the modern business environment. Businesses spanning multiple sectors are increasingly investing in systems that allow their products to…
Beer Can Label Mimics Stained-Glass Window
Lazarus Brewing tapped an unusual “Cast & Cure” technique to ensure the shrink-sleeve labels maintained an impactful, holographic-like appearance. A myriad of beer can designs enter the beer market yearly, yet few are as unique and inspired as a recent shrink-sleeve label from Lazarus Brewing in Austin, TX. It started with a unique beer recipe.…
