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namasté packaging 11 December 2023

LATEST NEWS Kraft Heinz Introduces First Fully Recyclable Ketchup Cap with help from Berry Global Historically, Heinz sauce bottles used a flexible silicone valve to deliver a consistent portion of sauce per squeeze, but this was -often challenging to recycle. Together with Berry Global Heinz has now switched to a mono-material cap, manufactured in PP. This means it meets requirements for recyclability. The project has been eight years, 45 prototypes and more than 185,000 hours in develop Read More Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola launch HVO trial A 12-month trial began in October which could reduce supply chain CO2e emissions by around 300 tonnes per year.Approximately 5,000 deliveries will be powered by a blend of HVO and diesel fuel which will supply the CCEP site in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK.The partnership is supported by Menzies Distribution, one of Balls UK logistics partners.The benefit of using HVO is that, if fully implemented Read More India: SIG’s filling technology enables Milky Mist to meet diverse consumer demands

namasté packaging 04 December 2023

LATEST NEWS Paper cup recycling pioneers return to ‘complete unfinished business’ Peter Goodwin, managing director of co-cre8, and James Capel, the chairman, helped establish the UK's first nationwide paper cup collection and recycling service in 2014.Says Peter: Our pioneering service kick-started paper cup recycling in 2014 yet, despite the media furore and consumer outrage over the billions of paper cups that are disposed of each year, still less than 1% of all cups are curr Read More Weleda has received two Sustainable Beauty Awards for using PCR Aluminium tube By Linhardt . At the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2023 industry event in Paris this week, Weleda received a double award: as a Sustainability Pioneer for the new Weleda Logistics Campus, which impressively shows how the circular economy works. Weleda also achieved first place in the New Sustainable Product category for the Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm in a tube made from 100% recycled aluminum made

namasté packaging 27 November 2023

LATEST NEWS AkzoNobel launches varnishes giving can makers more Bisphenol-free solutions Accelstyle 100 and Accelstyle 200 both have high abrasion resistance for conventional two-piece aluminum beer and beverage cans and can be seamlessly introduced into existing production processes.AkzoNobel said this allows can makers to transition to coatings that are free from materials of concern and remain as commercially viable as possible.Accelstyle 100, matches the performance of AkzoNobels Read More Hydropac addresses pharmaceutical packaging challenges with new PharmaPac range With its PharmaPac range of products, Hydropac will address the unique transportation issues the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors face, including "last mile" delivery challenges and increasing regulatory requirements. Hydropacs cutting-edge series of thermal packaging solutions has been developed to ensure that temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines are delivered in optima Read More Mondi gives the functional packaging solution from Coca-Cola HBC Austria a special touch

namasté packaging 27 November 2023.....

LATEST NEWS AkzoNobel launches varnishes giving can makers more Bisphenol-free solutions Accelstyle 100 and Accelstyle 200 both have high abrasion resistance for conventional two-piece aluminum beer and beverage cans and can be seamlessly introduced into existing production processes.AkzoNobel said this allows can makers to transition to coatings that are free from materials of concern and remain as commercially viable as possible.Accelstyle 100, matches the performance of AkzoNobels Read More Hydropac addresses pharmaceutical packaging challenges with new PharmaPac range With its PharmaPac range of products, Hydropac will address the unique transportation issues the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors face, including "last mile" delivery challenges and increasing regulatory requirements. Hydropacs cutting-edge series of thermal packaging solutions has been developed to ensure that temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines are delivered in optima Read More Mondi gives the functional packaging solution from Coca-Cola HBC Austria a special touch

namasté packaging 20 November 2023

LATEST NEWS Adherence Monitoring: Digitally Enhanced and Child-Resistant Key-Pak is a flexible and versatile blister pack solution from Keystone Folding Box Company that is suitable for a variety of tablet forms, dosing regimens, and blisters. It has a special feature for opening the cavities ensuring a high level of child resistance as well as seniorfriendly use. Since its introduction in 2003, Key-Pak has established itself as the clinical packaging standard and has Read More Bengaluru-based Bambrew develops unique recycled paper with better strength Bengaluru-based sustainability-based packaging solutions start-up Bambrew has developed a unique recycled paper whose strength has been increased at least six times by infusing cotton fabric in between and can recycled more than once, said Vaibhav Anant, the companys founder. The paper, which is recycled, has been developed through a proprietary process and Bambrew has filed for a patent for Read More LATEST PRESS RELEASES

namasté packaging 11 November 2023

LATEST NEWS PET tray-to-tray: Greiner Packaging processes material from yellow bags into beverage trays for Rauch Fruchtsäfte Together with its partners, Greiner Packaging is taking yet another step towards a circular economy: In future, Rauch brand beverages will also be presented in supermarkets in trays made of 70% PCR (post-consumer recycled) r-PET material.In addition to bottles made from 100% r-PET, Rauch now also uses trays made from 70% recycled PETTray-to-tray recycling reduces dependence on the PET bottle Read More Lenovo's new flaxseed laptop is a big step forward for sustainability One of the big themes in tech at the moment is the push toward sustainability, and theres a bunch of that on display at MWC 2023. For instance, Lenovo has introduced a few new measures to try and lessen the environmental impact of buying a brand new laptop.The most interesting of these is the new Flax Fiber Cover launching as an optional extra for the new ThinkPad Z13. Rather than making the Read More Element Beauty Group Now Offers AI Solutions

namasté packaging 06 November 2023

LATEST NEWS Element Beauty Group Now Offers AI Solutions Miami-based Element Beauty Group has announced the release of its service Element AI, designed to improve and accelerate the development process of new beauty solutions. Known for its turnkey solutions for niche and indie beauty brands in North America, Element designers are now working with Element AI software that the supplier says can create designs faster and more economically d Read More Domino sets out digital strategy with cloud and QR codes This includes the Oracle Cloud project, scannable 2D / QR codes which it says are crucial for e-commerce platforms, and supply chain systems.The company said current international trading conditions are very challenging, but demand for its products has remained strong, with total sales growing in 2022.While its top sectors remain food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Carl Haycock, UK Read More Nomadic and Greiner Packaging roll out new format for yoghurt range The new packs coincide with Nomadics 25th anniversary. According to Nomadic marketing manager Bethan Miles, the new design is an upside-down version of its Yogurt & Oat Clusters range.Miles saidL Just like our hero Yogurt & Oat Clusters range, Protein+ Granola is taste prioritised with accessible flavours and is designed to be eaten on the go with no preparation. The packaging is therefore

namasté packaging 30 Oct 2023

LATEST NEWS CUP NOODLES® ANNOUNCES NEW PAPER CUP PACKAGING FOR ITS ICONIC RAMEN NOODLES "Since its invention more than 50 years ago, Cup Noodles has become a cultural mainstay and a staple in households around the world," said Michael Price, President and CEO of Nissin Foods USA. "And while Cup Noodles will continue to have that same satisfying taste and iconic look, we continue to find ways to evolve the brand to support the current needs of our consumers, the environment Read More Berry’s SuperCup Takes Reusable Role at Rugby World Cup InfinyCups extensive network and expertise, particularly in the world of sports, led to it being invited to present a solution for the Rugby World Cup. For this event, the company joined with Berry Global and Stratus, a producer of In-Mould Labelling, to offer customised versions of the Berry reusable plastic SuperCup.SuperCup has a beer-like design and is at least 30% lighter than conventional&nb Read More Apple unveils iPhone 15 series with enhanced packaging security

namasté packaging 23 Oct 2023

LATEST NEWS Schreiner MediPharm Presents New Freeze-Light-Protect Label at PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes ! Therapies and vaccines with mRNA substances as well as cell and gene therapies are becoming increasingly important. However, these novel active ingredients entail special challenges: On the one hand, they must be transported and stored on dry ice at freezing temperatures of down to -100 C. On the other hand, special light protection is frequently required, depending on the type of substance. Preci Read More A new breakthrough for Paptic® materials – Footprint Tools adopts a renewable and recyclable material for their product packaging Switching to Paptic material: a significant reduction in plastic waste, cost savings in logistics, and enhanced in-store display We chose Paptic for our packaging because we wanted to use a renewable material. It looked great and it was strong enough for the job. The successful launch of Paptic in our line pin packaging has paved the way for exploring its use in other product lines, say Read More UPM Specialty Papers, Lantmännen Unibake and Adara eliminate plastic bags inside cardboard boxes for frozen bread

namasté packaging 16 Oct 2023

LATEST NEWS Juice Brand goes interactive in ‘back to school’ campaign The smart packaging campaign utilises a web app-based connected experience accessed via QR codes looking to help consumers see Gulf Unions products as a vital part of their back-to-school preparations. The creative agency worked side-by-side with the Riyadh-based agency ABILITY, which managed the media, communication strategies, and execution of the campaign.Users can play two juice-themed games d Read More BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives New range of plastic additives contributes to the replacement of fossil feedstock with renewable raw materials according to a certified biomass balance approachInitial offerings include Irganox 1010 BMBcert and Irganox 1076 BMBcert antioxidants, certified by TV Nord according to ISCC PLUSIndustry-first solution advances sustainable development of plasticsBASF today announced the launch o Read More Greiner Packaging develops cardboard-plastic tub for Henkel Austria-based rigid and plastic packaging supplier Greiner Packaging has developed a sustainable packaging solution for Henkels new Somat Excellence 4in1 caps.The cardboard-plastic tub uses 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) for the exterior coating sourced from end-consumer households. The tubs interior is made of white virgin material.The cardboard wrap features around 100% recy