Dairy Gropper obtains independent certification for rPET

Dairy Gropper has had the use of rPET recyclate in its PET bottle range certified by the independent seal “Flustix Recycled – DIN tested”. With the successful certification of rPET usage in bottles through this seal, the actor in the beverage and dairy industry intends to provide its customers with transparency

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European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging Summit

The 7th annual European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging will be taking place on May 15-16, 2024, at Hilton Porto Gaia in Porto, Portugal. It will focus on the industry’s increasing challenge for innovation toward a sustainable future, looking at the best strategies for sustainable packaging including recyclability and packaging performance.

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CCL Industries announces official opening of sustainable sleeve label hub in Austria

CCL Industries (CCL), a global leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions, announced this week that it has officially opened its new sustainable sleeve label hub in Dornbirn, Austria, completing the move from its former site in Hohenems. The new facility represents a €50 million investment and is more than

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Legal assessment on the EU packaging regulation PPWR: Special rules for plastic packaging not compatible with EU law

A legal assessment published on February 15 shows that the special rules for plastic packaging and exemptions for other packaging materials discussed as part of the planned EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) are very likely not compatible with EU law. According to the report, provisions that, for example, only prohibit plastic packaging

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Avient unveils ColorMatrix AAnchor: New acetaldehyde control technology for PET packaging

Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialty and sustainable material solutions and services, is excited to announce the launch of ColorMatrix AAnchor, an innovative acetaldehyde control technology designed for PET packaging. This cutting-edge packaging solution addresses the challenges associated with increased recycled PET content by oering improved recyclability and enhancing bottle

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Italian packaging machinery industry sets a new record: revenues expected to reach over €9 billion

According to preliminary figures released by the MECS – Ucima (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association) Research Centre, the Italian packaging technology industry has passed the €9 billion mark for the first time, reaching total sales revenues of €9.05 billion in 2023, a 6% increase over 2022. If this is confirmed by the final

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European Parliament voted on the proposal for an EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

On Wednesday, European Parliament adopted its position on new EU-wide rules on packaging including PET bottles. In adopting the report, Parliament aims to build a circular economy, avoid waste, phase-out non-sustainable packaging and tackle the use of single use plastic packaging. Once again the rules provide for exemptions for composite packaging,

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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: 15 years of German-Japanese partnership

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is celebrating 15 years of German-Japanese partnership this year. This occasion was acknowledged by Gerd Liebig, CEO, during the press conference at the beginning of Fakuma 2023. Over this period, synergies have been developed to enhance efficiency and increase market activities, said Gerd Liebig, CEO. As another milestone

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Kraft Heinz announces goal to reduce the use of virgin plastic globally by 20 per cent by 2030

The Kraft Heinz Company announces a new goal to reduce the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20 per cent by 2030. This change is estimated to reduce the use of approximately 100 million pounds of virgin plastic (as compared to 2021 baseline). This goal builds on

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