Food Packaging

Packaging specialist adapa has the knack when it comes to packing confectionery such as toffees, soft caramels or sweets in an efficient and resource-saving way. Following the certification bodies and the future expectations of the paper industry closely, adapa was able to launch a paper-based twist wrap that not only works on highspeed packaging lines but has also been certified as repulpable by the renowned CEPI standard: the PaperTwister(re).

Efficiency and certified recyclability unrivalled combined

At a Glance

• The 240-page illustrated book gives an overview of liquid filling, then dives deep into the nitty details.
• In eight chapters, the book covers all types of filling technologies for different markets using all kinds of packages.
• Bulk pricing available.

Changeover wizard John R. Henry has done it again.

PVC has been the material of choice for many years for fresh food applications because of its many protective and presentation benefits.

However, its complex composition makes it difficult to recycle and if even minute amounts of the material are processed with other polymers, it can render the other recyclates unusable.

Greiner Packaging, Siegwerk and Krones have collaborated on an initiative that showcases the capabilities of recycling facilities in transforming direct-printed polypropylene and polystyrene (PS) cups.

Using hot caustic washing, a standard procedure in PET bottle recycling, the initiative deinks and converts rigid containers into high-quality white recyclates while maintaining the integrity of the ink formulation and print design.

Client research showed that Tropico’s target audience look for a momentary escape from the daily grind over their lunch break. With this in mind, Coley Porter Bell’s creative strategy aimed to provide a moment of mental and physical refreshment, whilst still being recognisably Tropico.