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Sidel is introducing the StarLite HPC base. The new, oval bottle base alternative for flat PET containers not only increases container stability by up to 25%, but is also claimed to optimise bottle weight and energy consumption, reducing production costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The new geometry of the completely
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A sustainable society with climate-neutral processes requires significant adjustments in the value chains, which are only possible through innovations. Seven Fraunhofer Institutes are pooling their expertise in the lighthouse project “Waste4Future” to develop new solutions for this goal, from the raw material base to material flows and process engineering right to
Read moreWPO (World Packaging Organisation) recently announced the creation of a ‘WPO Packaging Database’ that will contain global data such as regulations, safety, technology, sustainability, etc. all related to the packaging industry. “We have decided to take a step-by-step approach to collect important global packaging information. This is a project we have had in our agenda
Read moreCoca-Cola Europacific Partners will be the name of the company as Coca-Cola Amatil (Amatil) and Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) join together following completion of the acquisition in May. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will be the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler and one of the leading FMCG companies in the world. The company will
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Paccor presents new additions to its DuoSmart range. Coming to the market is RecycleDuo which stands for our DuoSmart (DS) products without glue and new DuoSmart solutions with rPET or foamed PP inlets. DuoSmart is a packaging solution that combines paper and plastic. It contains up to 50 % less plastic
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CCL’s 360° sleeves are claimed to offer design freedom whilst also ensuring a strong visual impact at the point of sale. With their expertise in the field of film manufacturing, CCL have created a sustainable TD sleeve material enabling customers to meet their recycling targets. The EcoFloat material complies with all
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The Spanish dairy producer Delifactory Originia Foods recently launched two new 900 g and 450 g easy-pour anti-drip containers on the market of its Benestare condensed milk (whole and skimmed) manufactured in PET. These new packages are claimed to constitute a complete novelty in the market, as they are the first ones made
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Sidel’s art designers have created the Nuuk bottle concept. Taking its name from Greenland’s capital and the fjords, the clear, 100% PET Nuuk container was designed for high-quality, fjord-sourced premium water brands. The 500 ml bottle showcases the water it contains and reflects the brand’s essence. Thanks to its asymmetric shape, Nuuk
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Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in dispensing solutions, has announced a technical collaboration with Claranor, a world leader in Pulsed Light packaging sterilisation. This synergy highlights the benefits of the Fullcap sterilisation solution with the Uno sport cap family in PP material, specifically adapted for use with functional beverages.
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Set to recover from Covid-19 to face sustainability challenge by John Nelson, Smithers Exclusive new data from Smithers show that the North American rigid plastics packaging market will grow by 6.6% to reach a projected $ 42.79 billion in 2021. This marks a return to positive growth following a drop of 1.1%
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Featuring collaborative robot automation system Proco Machinery Inc., the Ontario, Canada-based manufacturer of automation systems for the blow moulding industry, has unveiled the next generation of its Pakman case packer, which is integrated with Yaskawa Motomon HC10 and HC20 collaborative robots. Proco says that this integrated, automated arrangement offers more efficient
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