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UK: Sainsbury’s launches laundry detergent in cartons

March 23, 2023
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Europe, Household Care, Packaging, Products, Retail

Sainsbury’s, the UK grocery retailer, has announced what it claims is a UK first, with the launch of a new line of laundry detergents in cartons, replacing its existing 750ml plastic bottles. The supermarket chain said the switch from plastic to cardboard would halve carbon emissions associated with the range, as well as taking 13 lorries off the road and saving around 22 tonnes of plastic annually. The laundry liquid has also …

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USA: Bacardi to launch 100% biodegradable bottle

October 26, 2020
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Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Packaging

Bacardi has announced plans to launch a 100% biodegradable spirits bottle to replace its existing packaging made from petroleum-based plastics. The new “eco-friendly spirit bottle” is designed to replace the 80 million plastic bottles –  equivalent to 3,000 tons of plastic – currently produced by the company each year. According to Bacardi, the new bottle will be made possible through a partnership with Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable …

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UK: Diageo to launch “first” 100% paper-based spirits bottle

July 14, 2020
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Packaging

Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of what is says is the world’s first 100% plastic-free and paper-based spirits bottle, entirely made from “sustainably-sourced” wood pulp. Developed by packaging technology company Pulpex, the new bottle is said to be fully recyclable and “will allow brands to rethink their packaging designs, or move existing designs into paper, whilst not compromising on the existing quality of the product”, …

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USA: P&G to launch paper deodorant tube packaging

April 22, 2020
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Health & Beauty, North America, Packaging

Leading household and personal care firm P&G has announced the launch of a plastic-free format for its deodorant brands Old Spice and Secret. According to sources, the paper tube packaging uses 90 percent recycled content and is certified by the FSC. The paperboard tube does not contain wax, plastics, BPA, or PFA and has an interior coating that is made from an FDA-approved fluorochemical and corn-derived starch to make the …

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UK: PepsiCo to launch Doritos Stax in a canister

April 16, 2020
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Europe, Food, Packaging

PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the launch of Doritos Stax, in a triangular-shaped canister for its tortilla chip snack. The product will be available at the end of April, in three flavours – Ultimate Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion, and Mexican Chilli Salsa– with an RRP of £2.50 for 170g package. Commenting on the launch, PepsiCo’s marketing director for snacks Clafoutie Sintive, said: “Historically, canister snacks …

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UAE: Agthia launches ‘Middle East first’ bioplastic bottle

February 18, 2020
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Middle East & Africa, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

Agthia, the leading Middle East food and beverage firm, has unveiled what is said to be the region’s first drinks bottle made from bioplastic. The new Plant Bottle for Agthia’s flagship Al Ain mineral water brand is described as being made from fermented sugars that are converted into a resin called polylactic acid. The pack is claimed to be able to withstand high summer temperatures but also to be fully compostable …

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Denmark: Carlsberg unveils cardboard bottle prototypes

October 15, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Packaging

Carlsberg, the Danish beer giant, has unveiled two new research prototypes as part of its Green Fibre Bottle initiative, a project to develop a fully biodegradable wood-fibre drinks bottle which it first announced in 2015. The beermaker said it would now also be joined in the project by Coca-Cola, Absolut and L’Oreal in a paper bottle “community” launched by Paboco, a joint venture between packaging company BillerudKorsnas and bottle manufacturing specialist Alpla. The two …

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Denmark: Carlsberg targets plastic waste reductions

September 14, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Manufacture & Distribution, Packaging

Leading brewer Carlsberg has announced a series of changes that aim to reduce plastic waste by more than 1,200 tonnes a year. The main improvement is a new “Snap Pack” for its beer multipacks that replaces plastic wrap with a technology that glues the cans together. The new technique is said to have taken three years to achieve and will reduce the amount of plastic used in multi-packs by 76%, the …

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UK: Kraft Heinz to invest £20 million to expand Wigan facility

August 28, 2018
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Packaging

Kraft Heinz, one of the world’s largest food and beverage firms, has announced an investment of £20 million ($26 million) in its facility in Kitts Green near Wigan in the UK. According to sources, the investment will be spent on modernising the filling and packaging operations, including a high-speed production line capable of filling 1,200 cans of soup and beans per minute, a high-speed weigh filling line and a triple-pack …

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UK: Renova launches toilet tissue in paper packaging

August 9, 2018
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Europe, Household Care, Packaging, Products

Renova, the Portuguese household paper manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new toilet tissue which will see traditional plastic wrap replaced with a paper pack format. The new pack format is being launched for a range of unscented, undecorated 4-roll toilet tissue that will be available in four options: Hyper Soft, Balance, Ultra Fort and Recycled. The company said that to encourage consumers to buy there would be no …

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UK: Nestle launches emoji-inspired water bottles

April 19, 2018
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Europe, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging, Products

Consumer goods giant Nestle has unveiled the first set of a new range of limited edition bottles inspired by emojis for its Pure Life water range in the UK. Created “to inspire children to drink more water”, the new 33cl sized bottles come in four designs –  Hahaha, Ooops, Raaar and Mwahh – where the colourful emjoi character forms the upper part of the bottle. Commenting on the launch, Silika …

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Portugal: Carlsberg launches Mini Bar pack

June 20, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Packaging

Unicer, the Portuguese brewer, has launched a Mini Bar pack format for the Carlsberg brand, exclusively for the Portuguese market. The Carlsberg Mini Bar contains 20 bottles of beer and is promised to chill beer in only 30 minutes with the addition of 2kg of ice. Bruno Albuquerque, marketing director at Unicer said: “The launch of this Mini Bar is something different for the premium beer segment in Portugal, under …

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Japan: Coca-Cola introduces cold indicator bottle

June 15, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging, Products

Beverage maker Coca-Cola has announced the launch of original Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero in a new bottle that changes colour when the bottle gets cold. The new package is said to feature an indicator ink label that displays the words “ice cold” when chilled, informing consumers the drink is at the right temperature to be served. The feature is said to have been created as the result of a customer survey conducted …

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Italy: Sanpellegrino launches glow in the dark bottled water

May 4, 2017
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Europe, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

Sanpellegrino, the Italian drinks firm, has introduced a limited edition glow in the dark bottle for children under the Nestle Vera brand. Nestle Vera Kids aims to support parents by ensuring their children have water throughoutthe whole day, including when they are in bed. According to a company statement, the idea behind the new packaging is to allow children to drink the water without needing to ask their parents for …

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USA: Nestle, Danone and Origin Materials team up

March 13, 2017
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North America, Packaging

Worldwide water bottling company Nestle Waters has teamed up with dairy and drinks multinational Danone and California-based startup Origin Materials to form the Natur’ALL Bottle Alliance to develop a PET bottle made from bio-based, 100% sustainable and renewable resources. According to Nestle Waters: “the project uses biomass feedstocks, such as previously used cardboard and sawdust, so it does not divert resources or land from food production for human or animal …

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Italy: Ferrero launches 7 million unique edition Nutella jars

February 7, 2017
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Europe, Marketing, Packaging

Ferrero, the Italian manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery products, is introducing a limited edition Nutella jars by using special technology to create unique patterns. The technology, which is claimed to have taken two years to develop, is described as applying a combination of “zoom” and “random rotations” to a set of 12 different patterns to generate a unique design of colours and shapes. Jars feature individual serial numbers and are …

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UK: Pernod Ricard to release Malibu “connected bottles”

August 31, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Marketing, Packaging

Malibu, the rum brand owned by wine and spirits firm Pernod Ricard, is to be part of a campaign which turns 40,000 bottles into a digital platform by using the same technology as in contactless payments. The initiative, which will start at the beginning of September, allows the user to access exclusive content via their mobile by simply tapping the “sunset” logo on the bottle, without downloading any application. Jo Alexander, …

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Uruguay: Danone launches ring-pull yoghurt pack

April 14, 2016
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Latin America, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging, Products

Danone Uruguay, a division of the dairy and drinks multinational Danone, has announced the launch of a new line of yoghurts that uses an unusual pack device to target on the go consumption. According to Montevideo Portal, the new Ser Click range is exclusively Uruguayan and has been designed to fit “dynamic and modern lifestyles”. The yoghurt cups feature a lid that is opened by lifting a device similar to …

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UK: Great Little Grains launches breakfast cereal in a tube

April 6, 2016
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Europe, Food, Packaging, Products

Great Little Grains, a UK-based cereal firm, has announced the launch of a new line of breakfast cereal packed in a board tube. Sown & Grown mueslis and granolas are promoted as “batch produced” and “expertly crafted in the heart of the English countryside” using “100% British grains”. Developed in partnership with packaging Alexir, the tube format is said to feature a plastic base sealed with an impact adhesive and …

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France: Danone unveils wrap-free Evian water multipack

March 10, 2016
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Europe, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

Danone, the French dairy and non-alcoholic drinks multinational, is set to launch a new version of its Evian water multipacks that are collated using glue rather than a shrink wrap, according to a report in LSA. Developed in collaboration with packaging firm KHS, the new pack is said to have required 24 months of development and a specially-adapted production line. It is described as tackling the numerous issues associated with …

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China: Yake Food to enter mineral water market

February 23, 2016
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging, Products

Fujian, China based candy manufacturer Yake Food has entered the mineral water market with a “premium” offering under the Changbai Springs brand name. The line is said to feature an award winning packaging design and is based around the core idea of a “Changbai Oasis” offering “the first morning cup of water”. According to PET Engineering, the company behind the bottle, the design was “born from the idea of enobling the …

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South Korea: Too Cool For School introduces mascara with adjustable brush

January 18, 2016
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Asia Pacific, Health & Beauty, Packaging, Products

Too Cool for School, a cosmetics manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea, has recently rolled out a new “transforming” mascara under the brand Dinoplatz Twisty Tail. The new product is described as featuring an adjustable dial that allows consumers to customize the brush to the desired angle in a choice of three positions. When the dial is turned furthest the angle of the brush is at its most acute, allowing …

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Japan: Kao develops ‘easy refill’ haircare pack

November 19, 2015
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Asia Pacific, Health & Beauty, Packaging

Japanese personal and household manufacturer Kao has announced that it has developed a new pouch pack that is designed to make it easier to refill shampoo bottles and similar products. Named the Raku Raku Pack (Easy Easy Pack), the product has a “universal design” that “anyone can understand and use easily” and also has environmental benefits, according to Kao. The package is particularly intended for viscous liquids such as shampoo …

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Switzerland: Emmi launches microwaveable fondue

October 27, 2015
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Europe, Food, News, Packaging

Emmi Group, a manufacter of specialty and artisan cheeses and dairy products, has recently rolled out a new microwaveable All In One Fondu bowl. Designed in cooperation between Ardagh Group, the University of Twente and consultancy DeDutch, the ready to (h)eat concept has been developed to meet Emmi’s requirements, Ardagh said. Ardagh chief commercial officer, Metal, Woep Moller commented: “Together with Emmi and the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany, we tested …

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USA: Researchers develop milk cap capable of detecting spoilage

August 14, 2015
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North America, Packaging

Researchers at the University of California Berkeley and Taiwan’s National Chiao Tung University have developed a milk cap that is claimed to detect spoilage before the milk is poured. The closure has been made with a 3D printer and, according to Liwei Lin, professor of mechanical engineering at Berkeley, the breakthrough means that one day consumers may be able download files from the internet and print similar packaging devices at …

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USA: Tetra Pak launches Tetra Top bottle

August 7, 2015
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North America, Packaging

Tetra Pak has introduced Tetra Top, a paper-based bottle, to the US market through the Just Water brand of spring water. According to the manufacturer, Tetra Top offers new possibilities to beverage companies, being  both recyclable and having environmental benefits in the manufacturing process. “Tetra Top provides brands with a distinctive look in a crowded marketplace and helps them meet their sustainability goals. It looks great and is easy to …

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USA: Coca-Cola unveils “first PET bottle entirely made from plants”

June 9, 2015
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first PET plastic bottle entirely made from plants during the World Expo in Milan, Italy. The pack is the latest development in Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle series. PlantBottle is currently made from sugarcane and waste from the sugarcane manufacturing process using a patented technology that converts natural sugars found in plants into the ingredients for making PET plastic bottles, according to …

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Italy: Ferrero to develop new packaging based on hazelnut shells

May 11, 2015
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Europe, Food, Packaging

Ferrero, which purchases a quarter of the world’s hazelnut supply and produces 180 million kg of Nutella chocolate spread per annum, is collaborating with Stora Enso, and PTS, a German research institute, to develop a  new material called EcoPaper which is based on waste hazelnut shells. Miguel Sanchez, mill manager at Stora Enso, describes that the research involves working on the ideal mixture of nutshell fibres in the pulp, saying: …

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USA: Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA to roll out 100% compostable coffee pods

April 30, 2015
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Packaging

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (MZB) has announced that it is rolling out a 100% compostable single serve coffee pod in an effort to reduce packaging waste. In a move that is described as a first for the USA, MZB said it would convert its entire portfolio of single-serve coffee pods to the compostable PurPod100™ format by the end of the year. The PurPod100™, developed by Club Coffee of Canada, is …

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Canada: Nestle launches ‘calorie counting’ Smarties pack

March 17, 2015
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Food, North America, Packaging

Nestle Canada is re-launching the packaging of its Smarties confectionery to make it easier for consumers to eat the product in healthier portion sizes, according to a report in the Canadian Grocer. The new packaging format is 45 grams compared to 50 grams previously, and each box is described as being divided into three compartments containing 15 Smarties, adding up to 70 calories. Catherine O’Brien, vice-president of corporate affairs at …

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Denmark: Carlsberg to develop biodegradable bottle

March 5, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Packaging

Carlsberg has announced that it has signed an agreement with materials firm ecoXpac to develop a fully biodegradable wood-fibre drinks bottle. The three year project will see Carlsberg work on the “Green Fiber Bottle” together with ecoXpac and with the collaboration of Innovation Fund Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark. According to Carlsberg, all the components of the bottle will be made with bio-based and biodegradable materials, primarily sustainably-sourced …

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Australia: Coca Cola launches slimline cans in bright colours

December 3, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

In an extension to its recently-launched 250ml format, Coca Cola has unveiled a range of brightly-coloured  pack designs for the summer season in Australia. The range, launched with the hashtag #colouryoursummer, is available in a choice of vibrant hues ranging from green and blue to pink, purple and orange. The new packs are the first design change for the Coca Cola brand in Australia since the “Share a Coke” campaign. …

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USA: Amcor unveils PET jar with metal closure

November 26, 2014
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North America, Packaging

Amcor, a specialist in rigid plastic packaging for the food, beverage, spirits, home/personal care, and healthcare industries, has developed A-PEX63TM, a new system which introduces the use of metal lug closures to blow-and-trim 24oz hot-fill plastic jars. The “breakthrough technology”, which is claimed to be a first for the food packaging industry, was said to be achieved through the use of advanced design and engineering techniques. Bunlim Ly, Amcor’s senior …

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Switzerland: Tetra Pak launches first fully plant based-carton

October 21, 2014
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Europe, Packaging

Packaging developer Tetra Pak has announced the launch of what it describes as the industry’s first carton made entirely from plant based, renewable materials. Tetra Pak said the new version of its Tetra Rex carton would be the first product in the market to have bio-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films and bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) caps, both derived from sugar cane, and Forest Stewardship council certified paperboard. The new pack …

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Japan: Yoshida set to invest in Vietnam facility

September 19, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Health & Beauty, Packaging

Japanese cosmetic packaging manufacturer Yoshida has announced investment in a new plant in Vietnam. According to Premium Beauty News, the topic of investment has been popular over the past few months, with the company President Yuzo Yoshida now disclosing the information. Yoshida announced: “The construction of the new factory of the Group has just begun in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, on a plot of 20,000 sqm. The production …

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Mexico: Heineken sells packaging operations to Crown

September 10, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America, Packaging

Heineken, the world’s third-largest brewer, has signed an agreement to sell Empaque, its packaging arm, to the American food packaging company Crown for $1.225 billion. As part of the deal, which is awaiting approval from the relevant authorities, Empaque will continue to be the packaging supplier for Heineken through a long-term contract. Reuters reports that Empaque – acquired by Heineken in 2010 –  last year generated revenue of $660 million …

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UK: Origin Wine introduces “stacked glasses” bottle

August 7, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Packaging

Origin Wine has launched a new wine bottle design that separates into four individual “glasses” on opening. Named Stormhoek Stack, the 750ml pack is claimed to be100% recyclable, lightweight and shatterproof.  Stormhoek Stack, which is made with a technology called “StackTek”, comes as four 187ml stemless PET glasses that are said to look and feel like glass but are 50% lighter. The glasses have a foil closure and the stack …

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Switzerland: Sidel launches “innovative” PET beer bottle

July 23, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Packaging

Sidel, a Swiss company specialising in PET packing, is looking to shake up alcoholic drinks packaging with the world’s first-ever PET  beer bottle that utilizes a ‘champagne’ base more traditionally found on glass beer bottles The bottle, which supports a crown cap, gives the appearance of glass, but with the advantages of PET. It weighs 28 grams, which is up to 86% less than an average equivalent glass bottle, the …

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Australia: “First paper water bottle” launched

June 11, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

A paper-based  water bottle has recently been launched by Australian beverage company, Do Water, in a move which is described as a first for the Australian market. According to the company, the packs are lightweight, collapsible and recyclable. As reported by Australian Food News (AFN),  the water is sourced from Sardinia and is also bottled on site. The company went on to say that the water is piped directly from …

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UK: Arctic Quad packaging from Ulma to be extended to pork products

May 27, 2014
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Europe, Food, Packaging

Following the success of its Arctic Quad packaging for fresh chicken, Ulma Packaging has entered into an agreement with Cranswick Convenience Foods to launch its pork products in the same pack. The Artic Quad flow pack wrapper is a new packaging format that is described as offering a better presentation, protection and hygiene level for meat and poultry products, avoiding contamination. It is suitable for placing straight into the oven …

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USA: Nestle explores 3D printed “alarm clock” packaging for Nescafe coffee

May 20, 2014
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Packaging

Nestle has launched 200 limited edition jars for its Nescafe coffee fitted with “alarm clocks” in the cap, as part of its “Wake Up To Life” campaign. The alarm clocks feature seven different tones synchronized with small pulsing lights designed to gently rouse the consumer from sleep. According to PSFK, each “alarm cap” is made via high resolution 3D printing and assembled by hand. The cap features an LED interface …

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UK: Asda adopts removable label format from Coveris

May 12, 2014
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Europe, Packaging

According to Packaging Europe, Coveris together with artisan meat specialist Finnebrogue, has developed a new removable label format for Asda’s premium sausage range. The linerless label solution – branded “Slidewrap” and developed in partnership with Ravenwood Packaging – is described as a pioneering slidable labelling system which looks and functions like a cardboard sleeve, but with the environmental and process advantages of linerless labels. “Coveris presented their Slidewrap™ idea at …

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China: RPC expands into Asia with ACE acquisition

May 9, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Packaging

According to media sources, RPC Group, an international rigid plastic packaging supplier, is acquiring the large Chinese injection moulding firm ACE Corp. Holdings Ltd. The deal, worth up to $430 million, will be RPC’s first manufacturing presence in Asia and one which the company hopes to be able to use as a platform to make further acquisitions. Currently 94% of RPC’s $1.76 billion sales are in Europe, but the company …

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Denmark / Netherlands: Twinpack and Hedegaard Foods explore egg packaging innovation

May 6, 2014
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Europe, Food, Packaging

Twinpack B.V., a Dutch packaging company, has joined forces with food manufacturer Hedegaard Foods A/S to set up the packaging company Eggs-Posure, with the vision of providing creative packaging concepts for the global egg industry. The new company wants to “generate added value for the global egg industry” and has already launched eggyplay®, a patented egg box design made from colourful moulded plastic that can also be reused as a …

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UK: Tesco to implement plastic egg boxes in food waste reduction initiative

March 31, 2014
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Europe, Food, Packaging

Tesco has announced that is to change its egg box packaging from board to plastic in an effort to reduce food waste. According to the retailer, if an egg breaks while in transit it can leak through a standard board carton and damage surrounding units.  Up to a million eggs a year can be wasted in this way, it reports. Lee Gray, a tecnologist at Tesco, commented: “We know that …

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Ireland: Smurfit Kappa launches added protection BIB pack

February 10, 2014
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Europe, Packaging

Leading corrugated and paper based packaging company Smurfit Kappa is set to launch a new packaging for wine packs that promise an enhanced level of protection. The triple protection system is said to have been made possible thanks to new tools that have previously been used on production lines for wine bags in France and Spain. According to Packaging News, in addition to the usual seals on a wine bag, …

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Pakistan: Leading milk brand adopts lightweight packaging

January 14, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Food, Packaging

Leading Pakistani dairy producer Engro Foods has announced new lightweight packaging for its Olper’s milk products, Pack World reports. The lightweight packaging supplied by Ecolean has a unique shape with a large printing surface, it is said. The format is a  250ml aseptic plastic pack, which is substantially different from the traditional carton packaging which prevails in the sector. It also has a tear-off option, allowing for improved pouring and …

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Germany: Gizeh launches “Aroma Barrier” for pet food packaging

December 27, 2013
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Packaging, Pet Care

German based plastic packaging manufacturer Gizeh Verpackungen has developed an EVOH oxygen barrier to feature on Nestle Purina dog food, Packaging Today reports. The development will provide an aroma barrier and prolong storage life, it is reported. The new rigid container for the Nestle Purina 300g dog food will be sealed with an aluminium plastic composite foil and sterilised by cooking. A shrink sleeve is then applied and containers are …

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UK: Sirane launches “indoor barbecue” bag

December 12, 2013
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Europe, Packaging

UK-based Sirane group, which specialises in packaging absorbency and cooking bags, has unveiled its new Sira Cook Supreme BBQ bag packaging. The latest development in cooking bags is a heat-sealed cooking bag that is suitable for indoor and outdoor cooking in an oven, on a hot plate or griddle. “This bag is the perfect summer solution for retailers—it can be filled, heat-sealed and shipped as a ready meal that can …

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New Zealand: Collapsible bottle could become closer to supermarket reality

November 21, 2013
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Packaging

A novel packaging solution could be making a further stride towards retail reality as it is put before a global investment fund, FoodBev reports. Eco-Clic, designed by Julian Tuesdale of New Zealand, features a collapsible system allowing consumers to squash the bottle and thus reduce its height before they dispose of it. According to Eco-Clic, the bottle will fold down to half of its original size. Once this is done, …

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