Food Packaging

Multifol Extreme is designed to offer high puncture resistance and sealing performance, with SÜDPACK stating that the film is well-suited to fatty, protein-rich, or sharp-edged products like fresh or frozen fish. It is said to remain reliably sealed in the case of surface contamination, maintaining high packaging quality and low leakage.

High barrier properties, especially concerning oxygen, have also been applied to counteract the susceptibility of fish products to oxidation. As such, the products are anticipated to achieve a longer shelf life.

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The rewards will appear in a digital wallet in the Bower app and then can be withdrawn to their bank accounts.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.

Established in 2022 by molecular geneticist Yotam David and mycology expert Rotem Cahanovitc, the company produces high-performance materials through a fermentation process that employs fungi cultivated on industrial organic waste, such as wood chips. 

The compounds are mixed with bioplastics to create pellets. MadeRight is developing a solution for improved quality of plastic packaging – replacing fossil-derived materials. 

Packaging and food service products maker Novolex has launched new recyclable food packaging containers made from a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

The new products are being manufactured by Waddington North America (WNA), a Novolex brand.

They include tamper-evident containers, cake containers, dessert cups in a variety of sizes, and bakery clamshells.

The product line includes transparent Signature dessert cups, made with strong, lightweight and recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

The new papers Metalvac Seal y Metalvac Barrier WV They are the result of innovative work based on Lecta's experience in direct high vacuum metallization, the application of coatings and the search for the appropriate components to achieve the desired functionalities. Both products have characteristics suitable for specific flexible packaging applications and, in both cases, are recyclable and therefore more sustainable.

The eco-packaging has been tested by the company’s packaging experts to make sure it protects the saddle-shaped chips and keeps them fresh for 15 months as the previously used can.

The new packaging landed exclusively in Tesco stores and online last week before being rolled out to other supermarkets later this year. The tubes are also available in One Stop stores, part of the Tesco Group. Around 48 million recyclable Pringles tubes will be sold in Tesco in the first year alone.