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SIG environmental sustainability manager: Regenerative change requires entrepreneurial mindset and industry...

09 Apr 2021 --- SIG has published its Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report for 2020, detailing the progress on its “Way Beyond Good” roadmap to “put more into society and the environment than it takes out.” PackagingInsights sits down with Dr. Christian Bauer, manager for environmental sustainability at SIG, to discuss the COVID-19 challenge, carbon reduction and...

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COVID-19 updates

24 Mar 2021 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, PackagingInsights is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this regularly updated news feed for the coronavirus information and insights you need to guide your business through this challenging period. [Last updated: 24/03/2021 17:15 CET]

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Single-Use Plastics Directive countdown: How EU food delivery is preparing for July’s disposable plastic ban

07 Apr 2021 --- E-commerce in the food delivery sector has been exponentially expanded by the COVID-19 pandemic, as identified by Innova Market Insights’ leading packaging trend this year: “Home Delivery Haven.” Extended lockdown and home isolation measures have surged takeaway meals and online purchases, dramatically increasing single-use packaging consumption.

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Plants to plastics: PEF biopolymer can be material of the future, says Avantium CEO

01 Apr 2021 --- As a slew of policy changes addressing environmental sustainability issues like climate change and plastic pollution are implemented, fresh avenues for chemical innovation are opening up in the packaging industry. Measures such as the EU Plastics Tax and the US Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act are becoming realities, and players in the renewable polymer sector are eyeing...

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Key Trends

Personal care packaging’s circular focus

Innovation in personal care packaging is largely focused around the incorporation of recycled material in line with the developing circular economy. However, some brands are also exploring biodegradable packaging, and plastic-reduced or even plastic-free alternatives.

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Technical Paper

From Food Emulsifiers to Polymer Additives – The Renewable Technology of Palsgaard’s Plant-based Additives...

Palsgaard has developed a full range of plant-based, food-grade polymer additives, providing a feasible and sustainable alternative to common fossil-based synthetic formulations, such as ethoxylated amides and amines, without compromising functionality, performance, or quality. This paper discusses the technology and its benefits for the industry, the environment and society.

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Taghleef Industries: Recycled plastics in food-grade applications is “inevitable”

Following Nestlé’s pilot launch of KitKat wrappers made from 30 percent recycled PP (rPP) in Australia, PackagingInsights speaks with Taghleef Industries about its involvement in the landmark industry collaboration. Adam Stewart, R&D manager APAC, highlights the rPP supply and demand mismatch in Australia, while Monica Battistella, product manager and sustainability advisor,...

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Expert Views

Why you should consider using robots in your packaging operation

Why you should consider using robots in your packaging operation By Jeremy Hadall, independent robotics and automation consultant. Robotics and automation expert Jeremy Hadall outlines what robots are and how they can be used in packing and palletizing applications. Hadall explores the various benefits of robotics in packaging operations, including increased productivity, carbon reduction, and...

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Weekly Roundup: Schreiner MediPharm unveils NFC-Label for diabetes patients, Versalis Revive launches 75% PCR polystyrene...

09 Apr 2021 --- In packaging news this week, Schreiner MediPharm developed an NFC label enabling diabetes patients to administer insulin medication to themselves more effectively. Meanwhile, Versalis Revive launched a 75 percent domestic... Read More

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Diageo, Encirc and Glass Futures produce most carbon-efficient glass Scotch whisky bottles ever

09 Apr 2021 --- Diageo is revealing its involvement in a successful pilot project to pioneer the lowest carbon footprint glass bottles “ever produced” for a Scotch whisky brand. The distiller’s collaboration with glass... Read More

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Aimplas’ EU-funded Dafia project converts fish waste into food packaging biopolymers

09 Apr 2021 --- Dafia, an EU-funded project led by Spanish research group Aimplas, is releasing the results of an investigation into turning fish and municipal waste into biopolymers and other barrier packaging materials. The researchers say... Read More

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Forme shakes up sports nutrition with hygienic supplement shaker, attracts early investment

09 Apr 2021 --- UK-based startup Forme has raised over £18,000 (US$24,600) in under 24 hours to finance the release of a “modern-day” supplement shaker, which its designers say prevents the build-up of harmful bacteria that commonly... Read More

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Solar Foods CEO says “now is the time to make it work” after netting €35M in funding for air-based protein

09 Apr 2021 --- Finnish food tech company Solar Foods is accelerating the production of alternative protein made from air and electricity, edging closer to... Read More

Packaging Focus : E-Commerce and food delivery in COVID-19 age

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the packaging landscape rapidly, bringing e-commerce and home delivery to the fore. This has opened up opportunities for innovation in environmental sustainability, shelf-life preservation and design convenience. Innova Market Insights looks at the key trends in... More

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