FMCG Packaging

• Beiersdorf is making further progress both in climate protection and in building a circular economy through more sustainable aluminum packaging.
• All deodorant aerosol cans filled at the new plant in Leipzig will contain at least 50 percent recycled aluminum and have a lower weight thanks to material reduction.
• The more environmentally friendly aerosol cans reduce CO_2e emissions by 58 percent.

udget supermarket chain Aldi has partnered with sustainable packaging company Frugalpac to introduce what is claimed to be the UK’s first supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles.  

The retailer will offer its Cambalala South African Shiraz (£7.99/$10.19, 75cl) and Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc (£7.99, 75cl) in Frugalpac’s lightweight paper bottles. 

Snacks like sugar coated nuts, chocolate or dried fruit are typically packed in pouches. As the material tends to be sturdy, there is a risk of using too much effort when opening the pouch, increasing the risk of breaking it altogether.

Walki is now introducing a new, easy-open pouch concept for the fast-growing snack segment.

“We set out to innovate a pouch that consumers can open in a controlled and easy way”, explains Andreas Rothschink, Head of Product Development and Technical Service, Consumer Packaging (Business Area) at Walki Group.

Spokane, Washington-based Clearwater Paper Corp., has announced a collaboration with Chicago-based specialty film manufacturer Charter Next Generation (CNG) for an early-to-market initiative to include advanced recycled polyethylene (PE) in Clearwater’s private label tissue packaging offerings. Clearwater says the purchase of this material in the place of traditional resins helps give new life to some plastics otherwise headed to landfills.

Designed in-house by PepsiCo Design + Innovation, aims for greater accessibility and inclusivity by differentiating from traditional energy drinks.

The new design features a burst of colours seek to resonate with a broader audience of energy drink consumers by adopting a new flavour-forward look and feel.

The new look maintains the iconic star logo while introducing simplicity and a ‘universal appeal’, catering to a broader, more modern audience.

Tata Tea Premium, a prominent flagship brand within the extensive Tata Tea portfolio, is celebrating India's diverse cultural heritage through its #DeshKaGarv initiative on Independence Day. By embracing this initiative, the brand is honouring India's multifaceted art, diverse culture, and rich heritage.

The business said online ordering of fresh ingredient meal kits has ‘soared’ over the past few years. One client was said to be dissatisfied with its existing packaging for individual hens’ eggs. Antalis explained the die-cut box took over 40 seconds to assemble and pack. With over 8,000 eggs per week sometimes being sent, it was both laborious and costly.

The digital deposit return scheme will encourage recycling through a 20p monetary reward for customers who scan one of 20,000 unique QR codes using their smartphones. The QR codes are printed onto Ocado’s own-brand two and four-pint milk bottles – which retail at £1.20 and £1.45 respectively – and are available for delivery nationwide.

The rewards will appear in a digital wallet in the Bower app and then can be withdrawn to their bank accounts. After the first 20,000 scans, consumers will be offered other benefits and perks instead of the 20p reward.

The long harvest season of New Zealand kiwi and one of the world's longest supply chains present unique packaging challenges. These packaging solutions are intriguing because they can be used for other types of produce packaging.

• Labels will be removed from Sprite and Sprite Zero 500ml rPET bottles as part of a limited trial designed to simplify the recycling process, and reduce use of packaging materials
• Consumers will find the new “label-less” bottles in eight Tesco Express Stores in Brighton and Hove, Bristol, London, and Manchester from January to March 2024
• Labels on 500ml Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles will be replaced with an embossed logo on the front of the pack and laser-engraved product information on the back

The pilot will see labels temporarily