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Burger King tests newly designed cups that could set new standard for fast-food packaging: 'We can mitigate the negative … impacts'

30 Jul 2024
Press Packagin…

Among the challenges presented with recycling materials effectively and efficiently is fast-food packaging, which often features a waxy coating that is difficult to process.

That's why a restaurant and catering company based in Finland has been looking at alternatives, taking advantage of a new type of fast-food packaging that can be reused and recycled.

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Appetite Creative launches sustainability on-pack connected experience for Tetra Pak

29 Jul 2024
Vasu Goyal

The updated on-pack communication gives customers access to a smart packaging experience to help them learn more about sustainability.

Users can access the multi-language web app based connected experience via QR codes found on the new side panel which includes a variety of interactive educational games.

The Collector game encourages users to operate a dump truck to traverse the road and collect as many Tetra Pak packages as possible while avoiding hazards.

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Innovia Films Showcases Fully Recyclable Solutions Tailored to Customer Needs !

29 Jul 2024
Aditya Panwar

Innovia Films is set to unveil its comprehensive range of fully recyclable solutions at Packaging Innovations in Birmingham, UK. This showcase aims to address the growing demand for sustainable packaging, featuring innovative products designed to meet stringent environmental standards and customer needs.

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Mattel launches first ever blind Barbie with cane and Braille packaging

29 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

Introduced by Mattel in 1959, Barbie has been a cherished toy for millions of children globally. It remains popular today, featuring a variety of body types, skin tones, and other attributes to better represent the world's diverse population. The iconic doll's creator has now made a notable stride towards inclusivity by launching its first-ever blind Barbie doll, packaged with braille. The packaging includes the word ‘Barbie’ written in braille.

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Tetra Pak custom prints for Chinese dairy firm to help connect with consumers

29 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

Mengniu is the first dairy brand in the world to offer consumers these striking designs, which include some of the world’s most celebrated art, exploiting the unique design variability offered by Tetra Pak® Custom Printing. These “handheld” works of art offer consumers an immersive experience, all whilst enjoying a nutritious milk drink. 

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John West introduces Ecotwist to disrupt the packaging industry

28 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

Launching in the UK, one of Thai Union’s major markets, the group will consider rolling out Ecotwist in other countries while British consumers can find Ecotwish in all Asda stores, with other major retailers to follow soon.

Thai Union believes Ecotwist marks the “biggest packaging innovation in the UK’s ambient tuna category in the last 20 years” and is a “step change” in sustainability for John West.

Consumers can now enjoy John West’s highest-quality tuna without the hassle of any excess packaging and excess waste, the group wrote.

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Thermoform lines fit with robot loading to pack medical devices in a single operation

28 Jul 2024
PC Correspondent

The single-piece-flow system works well for medical devices, says the machinery company, with the thermorform equipment taking up on average 70% less space than a traditional system. This means it provides a good fit immediately after assembly and production lines, Shawpak argues, reducing work-in-progress and handling. 

A vision and reject system for optical character recognition was incorporated into the scope of supply, ensuring data is compliant with strict US FDA and pharmaceutical requirements.

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