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StrongPack counters Nigeria’s “tough logistics” with Sidel Actis coating system
16 Oct 2019 --- As part of its greenfield project, Nigerian co-packer StrongPack has equipped its facilities with a total of four Sidel lines. After two years of development, the company’s operations now comprise a can line, two regular... Read More
KHS sustainability report confirms water reduction gains, outlines strategies for carbon emission cuts
15 Oct 2019 --- Filling and packaging manufacturer KHS has published its sustainability report for 2017/2018, which focuses on saving company resources in its product and service concepts. Headquartered in Germany, the company’s long-term goal... Read More
Herbal Essences embraces audio assistance tools for sensory enhanced bottles
14 Oct 2019 --- P&G haircare brand Herbal Essences is set to introduce technology like Alexa and the Be My Eyes app to make its products more accessible to people with low to no vision. These audio assistance tools make it easier for... Read More
Paper Bottle Project milestone: Barrier properties achieved through Avantium’s plant-based solution
14 Oct 2019 --- Chemical technology company Avantium has joined the Paper Bottle Project to provide a thin layer of polyethylene furanoate (PEF) that gives the paper bottle high barrier properties. The bottle must be able to withstand gas... Read More
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Evolution of clean label expectations: Kerry report outlines consumer demands for nutrition, added functionality and...
16 Oct 2019 --- In a new study evaluating the expectations and opinions of “food at-home and away-from-home,” Ireland-headquartered Kerry Group has... Read More
Packaging Focus : Plastic out, glass in?
The amount of food and beverages packaged in glass is growing. Alcoholic beverages lead the category, at 36.5 percent of launches being tracked in glass in 2018, but sauces and seasonings come in second with 29 percent. A driving factor in this space is the reusability aspect of the material... More
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