Food Packaging

• Borealis receives two Letters of No Objection from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that allow its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics to be used in food-grade packaging in countries covered by FDA governance
• The move supports Borealis to meet growing demand for high-quality recycled materials suitable for demanding and contact-sensitive applications
• The decision marks a significant step forward in Borealis’ EverMinds™ ambition to accelerate action on plastics circularity

Borcycle M is Borealis’ transformational mechanical recycling t

Production of the packaging, made from Balance®, a product supplied by Versalis, makes it possible to create a recycled film for food contact, while maintaining the technical performance and health properties that are essential for packaging intended for food use.

As part of its drive for innovation, ULMA Packaging continues to develop its range of products to meet the needs of its customers. In a ground-breaking initiative that combines logistics efficiency and sustainability, ULMA Packaging has implemented a solution that reduces the size of cereal bags by up to 20% while keeping the same amount of product inside.

Crafted from 100% renewable material, our cellulose-based container lids fit seamlessly into recycling systems worldwide. The lid delivers a premium tactile experience with high-resolution embossing and debossing features available for branding opportunities, combining superior aesthetics with environmental responsibility. Engineered with circularity in mind, it supports sustainable practices, making it an even wiser choice. 

This Halloween, Chobani is taking consumers trick or treating — virtually — with the help of interactive packaging for Chobani Flip Greek yogurt. A Quick Response (QR) code on the secondary packaging gives consumers access to the augmented reality (AR) Halloween experience, which offers physical and digital treats.

The code is printed on paperboard overwraps for Chobani Flip four-packs. The special-edition overwraps are also printed with Halloween imagery. But the real chills and thrills start when consumers use their mobile phone to scan the QR code.

The land-based yellowtail kingfish farmer said that, following this opening, the leased processing facility in Colijnsplaat, in use since 2017, will be shut down.

How does the new facility operate?
As mentioned, the brand-new processing facility inaugurated this week is directly connected to the fish farm so the yellowtail kingfish can be transported from the tanks to the plant using a specially designed fish pump that ensures gentle transport.