Australia: “First paper water bottle” launched
A paper-based water bottle has recently been launched by Australian beverage company, Do Water, in a move which is described as a first for the Australian market. According to the company, the packs are lightweight, collapsible and recyclable. As reported by Australian Food News (AFN), the water is sourced from Sardinia and is also bottled […]
UK: Arctic Quad packaging from Ulma to be extended to pork products
Following the success of its Arctic Quad packaging for fresh chicken, Ulma Packaging has entered into an agreement with Cranswick Convenience Foods to launch its pork products in the same pack. The Artic Quad flow pack wrapper is a new packaging format that is described as offering a better presentation, protection and hygiene level for […]
USA: Nestle explores 3D printed “alarm clock” packaging for Nescafe coffee
Nestle has launched 200 limited edition jars for its Nescafe coffee fitted with “alarm clocks” in the cap, as part of its “Wake Up To Life” campaign. The alarm clocks feature seven different tones synchronized with small pulsing lights designed to gently rouse the consumer from sleep. According to PSFK, each “alarm cap” is made […]
UK: Asda adopts removable label format from Coveris
According to Packaging Europe, Coveris together with artisan meat specialist Finnebrogue, has developed a new removable label format for Asda’s premium sausage range. The linerless label solution – branded “Slidewrap” and developed in partnership with Ravenwood Packaging – is described as a pioneering slidable labelling system which looks and functions like a cardboard sleeve, but […]
China: RPC expands into Asia with ACE acquisition
According to media sources, RPC Group, an international rigid plastic packaging supplier, is acquiring the large Chinese injection moulding firm ACE Corp. Holdings Ltd. The deal, worth up to $430 million, will be RPC’s first manufacturing presence in Asia and one which the company hopes to be able to use as a platform to make […]
Denmark / Netherlands: Twinpack and Hedegaard Foods explore egg packaging innovation
Twinpack B.V., a Dutch packaging company, has joined forces with food manufacturer Hedegaard Foods A/S to set up the packaging company Eggs-Posure, with the vision of providing creative packaging concepts for the global egg industry. The new company wants to “generate added value for the global egg industry” and has already launched eggyplay®, a patented […]
UK: Tesco to implement plastic egg boxes in food waste reduction initiative
Tesco has announced that is to change its egg box packaging from board to plastic in an effort to reduce food waste. According to the retailer, if an egg breaks while in transit it can leak through a standard board carton and damage surrounding units. Up to a million eggs a year can be wasted […]
Ireland: Smurfit Kappa launches added protection BIB pack
Leading corrugated and paper based packaging company Smurfit Kappa is set to launch a new packaging for wine packs that promise an enhanced level of protection. The triple protection system is said to have been made possible thanks to new tools that have previously been used on production lines for wine bags in France and […]
Pakistan: Leading milk brand adopts lightweight packaging
Leading Pakistani dairy producer Engro Foods has announced new lightweight packaging for its Olper’s milk products, Pack World reports. The lightweight packaging supplied by Ecolean has a unique shape with a large printing surface, it is said. The format is a 250ml aseptic plastic pack, which is substantially different from the traditional carton packaging which […]
Germany: Gizeh launches “Aroma Barrier” for pet food packaging
German based plastic packaging manufacturer Gizeh Verpackungen has developed an EVOH oxygen barrier to feature on Nestle Purina dog food, Packaging Today reports. The development will provide an aroma barrier and prolong storage life, it is reported. The new rigid container for the Nestle Purina 300g dog food will be sealed with an aluminium plastic […]