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Plant-based meat only “part of the equation”: Charley St launches vegan alternatives in compostable pouches

22 Oct 2021 --- Plant-based meat brand Charley St is launching its chorizo and bolognese alternatives in industrially compostable pouches. “Reducing the consumption of animal-based protein is well understood to reduce carbon emissions, lower inefficiencies in food systems supply chains, and reduce animal cruelty, but we believe this only part of the equation,” Kieren Dwyer,...

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Special Report

COVID-19 foodservice surge puts single-use vs. reusables, plastic reduction and harmful chemicals in public...

20 Oct 2021 --- The foodservice sector has experienced unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, with one in three global consumers increasing their home delivery use, according to Innova Market Insights. Packaging producers have been compelled to accommodate the foodservice surge, faced with the challenge of improving environmental sustainability standards within the single-use...

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Key Interview

Coveris aims to revolutionize European food market with recyclable high-barrier paper formats

19 Oct 2021 --- Coveris is converting a “potentially revolutionary” new paper into flexible packaging for dry foods to meet growing demand for recyclable alternatives to plastic-based solutions. Notably, the material’s barrier properties are competitive with plastic, mitigating food waste. PackagingInsights discusses the PaperBarrier Seal project’s technicalities with...

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Webinar

Webinar: Sustainable e-commerce packaging in the COVID-19 age

This webinar explores the accelerated growth of e-commerce home food delivery in the COVID-19 age, with special focus on the challenges and opportunities this trend presents to F&B packaging suppliers. Daniela Dorner, eCommerce director at Mondi and Akhil Aiyar, senior market analyst at Innova Market Insights, provide exclusive presentations and answer your questions on climate change,...

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Sealed Air: Sustainability means product performance, not just “green”

At FachPack 2021, Sealed Air’s vice president sales Pavel Kysely sat down with PackagingInsights to discuss the plastic-to-paper shifts in shipping fillers. The company showcased its range of machines for autobags and bubble wrap inflators on the busy show floor. Kysely shares some examples of where plastic is a better choice for secondary e-commerce packaging, despite paper’s growing...

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NEWSBITE PODCAST

The PackPod (#5): Sealpac, Mondi, Delivery Hero

In this episode, Irene Buzzoni, marketing and communications coordinator at Sealpac, presents FlatMap, the company’s most environmentally sustainable solution for the ultra-flat packaging of sliced meat, seafood and cheese. We also welcome Bernhard Cantzler, head of marketing and innovation at Mondi UFP, who discusses his division’s CO2 neutral paper portfolio for luxury and premium...

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Event Review

FachPack 2021: Mono-materials, fiber-based and compostability drive circular economy

FachPack made its long-awaited return after COVID-19 restrictions, once again bringing together the European packaging, technology and processing industry for three days of innovation showcasing and networking. This year’s event attracted 788 exhibitors from 33 countries and approximately 24,000 visitors. The event...
28 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 Nuremberg, Germany
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Expert Views

Holography heightens shelf appeal and security in consumer packaged goods

Holography heightens shelf appeal and security in consumer packaged good By Dr. Paul Dunn, general secretary at the International Hologram Manufacturers Association. Advanced film coating and manufacturing technologies continue to drive the potential of holograms in the food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care packaging sectors. In this Expert View, Dr. Paul Dunn, general secretary...

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Latest Headlines

In packaging news this week, DuPont unveiled its new DuPont Liveo Pharma Bottle Closures for sealing threaded glass and plastic bottles and containers.

Weekly Roundup: DuPont unveils new pharma bottle closures, BillerudKorsnäs upgrades coated white-top kraftliner

22 Oct 2021 --- In packaging news this week, DuPont unveiled its new DuPont Liveo Pharma Bottle Closures for sealing threaded glass and plastic bottles and containers. Also, BillerudKorsnäs released an upgraded version of its Pure Supreme coated... Read More

GEA is launching a packaging line for powders and coarse granules called GEA SmartFil M1, targeting low-capacity applications for food, dairy and pet food.

GEA launches modular packaging system for fine powders and coarse granules

22 Oct 2021 --- Technology group GEA is launching a packaging line for powders and coarse granules called GEA SmartFil M1, targeting low-capacity applications in the food, dairy and pet food sectors. Companies operating in emerging markets,... Read More

Greif-Velox is overcoming the challenges of decreasing warehouse capacities and product customizations by developing self-organizing packaging systems.

Greif-Velox develops self-organizing systems for Industry 4.0 packaging efficiencies

22 Oct 2021 --- Greif-Velox is overcoming the challenges of decreasing warehouse capacities and product customizations by developing customized, self-organizing packaging systems. These systems optimize processes through intelligent networking,... Read More

Coca-Cola is unveiling a fully plant-based PET bottle prototype, excluding the cap and label. The beverage giant has produced a limited run of 900 bottles.

Coca-Cola announces 100% plant-based bottle prototype for commercial testing

21 Oct 2021 --- Coca-Cola is unveiling a fully plant-based PET (bPET) bottle prototype, excluding the cap and label. The beverage giant has produced a limited run of 900 bottles, confirming the prototypes are recyclable within existing recycling... Read More

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The European Parliament has released a report that outlines areas for improving Europe’s “Farm to Fork Strategy” for sustainable food.

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Industry weighs in on European Parliament’s efforts to revamp Farm to Fork Strategy

22 Oct 2021 --- The European Parliament has released a report that outlines areas for improving Europe’s “Farm to Fork Strategy,” originally... Read More

Packaging Focus : Foodservice Packaging Trends

Foodservice hygiene and circularity standards have been raised by the COVID-19 experience and growing environmental sustainability concerns. Innova Market Insights investigates how consumer perceptions, industry NPD and policy changes are driving change in this segment.

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