Markets & packaging

ITENE obtains biopolymers from orange peel, romanesco and FORSU waste

In the BIOWASTE2PACK project, supported by IVACE, these alternative raw materials have been obtained, which have the same quality as the bioplastics currently available in the market. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: ITENE

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Markets & packaging

Pujolasos introduces its sustainable “bacteria-free” wooden caps

An antibacterial product, primarily intended for the cosmetics and perfumery market, where it ensures that the entire surface of the cap is free of bacterial activity during its lifetime of use. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: Pujolasos

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Markets & packaging

Sony to Develop Sustainable Paper Material “Original Blended Material” from bamboo, sugarcane and post-consumer recycled paper

Sony Group Corporation and Sony Corporation (“Sony”) have developed “Original Blended Material,” an environmentally conscious and sustainable paper material made from bamboo, sugar cane fiber and post-consumer recycled paper, whose origins are specified. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: Sony

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Markets & packaging

How packaging learned to talk: Labelling is what makes packaging smart

Whether it is information for individual steps in production and logistics, for checkout operators or for end customers, labelling turns packaging into a communications and data medium. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: FachPack

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Markets & packaging

High speed barrier packaging film for horizontal form-fill-seal

Innovia Films is launching the next film in its new Propafilm Strata range of transparent high barrier, mono structure, packaging films. SLF is a chlorine free film that delivers exceptional barrier levels to oxygen, moisture, aroma and mineral oils. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: Innovia Films

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Markets & packaging

Digital watermarks for smart packaging recycling

Under the patronage of AIM, the European Brands Association, over 85 companies and organizations from the packaging value chain have joined forces with the ambitious goal to assess whether a pioneering digital watermarks technology can enable better sorting and higher-quality recycling rates for packaging in the EU, to drive a truly circular economy. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: AIM

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Markets & packaging

Critical factors in the assessment of exposure to nanomaterials

Nanotechnology is one of the key technological areas to boost Europe's competitiveness in the future. Nanomaterials have already been commercialized at various stages of the packaging supply chain from food storage to traceability and tracking. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: ITENE

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Markets & packaging

Oxidation, fungi and pests: new packaging keeps food fit for consumption longer

In the FOOD-REDUWASTE project, supported by IVACE, ITENE has developed various packaging solutions for nuts, pasta and rice, red fruits and vegetables. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: ITENE

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Markets & packaging

Amcor launches first recyclable shrink bag for meat, poultry, and cheese

Amcor Eco-Tite R is a new PVDC-free, fully recyclable shrink bag for meat and cheese. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: amcor

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Markets & packaging

Walki’s PET-free solution for ovenable trays helps companies comply with EU directives

EU is expected to revise the 1994 Packaging Directive to require all plastic packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030. The implementation of the Single Use Plastic Directive will ban materials like styrofoam containers. Several EU countries are also considering a tax on plastic and single use items. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Material innovations BRAND: Walki

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