Sweden: Jealsa introduces tuna in paper cartons
Jealsa, the Spanish seafood producer, has collaborated with food packaging specialist Tetra Pak to launch what they claim is the industry’s first carton packaging for shelf-stable tuna. The innovation debuted last month in Sweden with retailer Axfood in a 200ml format, representing a paper-based alternative to traditional round cans. According to the companies, the rectangular […]
UK: Aldi launches wine in cardboard bottles
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced the launch of what it claims to be the UK’s first supermarket own-brand wine sold in paperboard bottles. The bottles utilize Frugalpac’s Frugal Bottles technology, described as being produced from 94% recycled paperboard with a food-grade pouch housing the wine. The packaging is said to be fully recyclable […]
UK: Sainsbury’s launches laundry detergent in cartons
Sainsbury’s, the UK grocery retailer, has announced what it claims is a UK first, with the launch of a new line of laundry detergents in cartons, replacing its existing 750ml plastic bottles. The supermarket chain said the switch from plastic to cardboard would halve carbon emissions associated with the range, as well as taking 13 lorries […]
USA: Bacardi to launch 100% biodegradable bottle
Bacardi has announced plans to launch a 100% biodegradable spirits bottle to replace its existing packaging made from petroleum-based plastics. The new “eco-friendly spirit bottle” is designed to replace the 80 million plastic bottles – equivalent to 3,000 tons of plastic – currently produced by the company each year. According to Bacardi, the new bottle will be […]
UK: Diageo to launch “first” 100% paper-based spirits bottle
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of what is says is the world’s first 100% plastic-free and paper-based spirits bottle, entirely made from “sustainably-sourced” wood pulp. Developed by packaging technology company Pulpex, the new bottle is said to be fully recyclable and “will allow brands to rethink their packaging designs, or […]
USA: P&G to launch paper deodorant tube packaging
Leading household and personal care firm P&G has announced the launch of a plastic-free format for its deodorant brands Old Spice and Secret. According to sources, the paper tube packaging uses 90 percent recycled content and is certified by the FSC. The paperboard tube does not contain wax, plastics, BPA, or PFA and has an […]
UK: PepsiCo to launch Doritos Stax in a canister
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the launch of Doritos Stax, in a triangular-shaped canister for its tortilla chip snack. The product will be available at the end of April, in three flavours – Ultimate Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion, and Mexican Chilli Salsa– with an RRP of £2.50 for 170g package. […]
UAE: Agthia launches ‘Middle East first’ bioplastic bottle
Agthia, the leading Middle East food and beverage firm, has unveiled what is said to be the region’s first drinks bottle made from bioplastic. The new Plant Bottle for Agthia’s flagship Al Ain mineral water brand is described as being made from fermented sugars that are converted into a resin called polylactic acid. The pack is […]
Denmark: Carlsberg unveils cardboard bottle prototypes
Carlsberg, the Danish beer giant, has unveiled two new research prototypes as part of its Green Fibre Bottle initiative, a project to develop a fully biodegradable wood-fibre drinks bottle which it first announced in 2015. The beermaker said it would now also be joined in the project by Coca-Cola, Absolut and L’Oreal in a paper bottle “community” launched […]
Denmark: Carlsberg targets plastic waste reductions
Leading brewer Carlsberg has announced a series of changes that aim to reduce plastic waste by more than 1,200 tonnes a year. The main improvement is a new “Snap Pack” for its beer multipacks that replaces plastic wrap with a technology that glues the cans together. The new technique is said to have taken three […]