Tetra Pak launches first entirely plant based renewable package

TETRA Pak has announced the launch of the industry’s first carton made entirely from plant based, renewable packaging materials. The new Tetra Rex® carton will be...
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Zotefoams’ ReZorce innovation scoops another award

ZOTEFOAMS is celebrating having taken home a Gold Award at this year's German Packaging Award ceremony. Awarded Deutsche Verpackungsinstitut (dvi), the Gold Award for Sustainability...

New barrier solution helps cheese specialist achieve environment goals

AR Packaging has developed Safeboard, which is described as a plastic-free packaging solution now being used by Bel Group for its Boursin cheese range. To...
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New exhibition celebrates environmentally friendly carton packs

THE Museum of Brands in Notting Hill is hosting a new exhibition that celebrates environmentally friendly carton-based packaging. Run in partnership with Pro Carton, the...

Pro Carton names new president

PRO Carton has announced the appointment of Michele Bianchi as its new president. Mr Bianchi, who is CEO of RDM Group, succeeds Horst Bittermann who...

Discounter opts for carton packs as alternative to food metal cans

AS of now, ALDI Süd has organic vegetables in the carton pack combisafe from SIG Combibloc on German supermarket shelves. This packaging alternative to the classic food...
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Edinburgh packaging manufacturer looks to corner the folding carton market

EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging is reaping the rewards after bringing folding carton converting fully in-house, facilitated by the installation of a BOBST NOVAFOLD...
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FEFCO summit: “Onwards with modernisation”

PROFESSIONALS from around the world attended the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) Summit in London from 4-6 June. Several speakers addressed FEFCO’s...
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Demand grows for fibre-based fruit and veg packaging solutions

DEMAND for fibre-based packaging solutions in the fruit and veg sector is increasing, according to MM Packaging Deeside. The firm said tax and legislative changes...

SIG ramps up plans to improve recyclability of carton packs

SIG has announced plans to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The company revealed it intends to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free...