European PET bottle collection increases by more than 8%
Petcore announced today that European post-sorting PET collection reached 1.4 million tonnes in 2009, an increase of more than 8% on 2008.
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Jell-O eatable cups. A waste-free disposable packaging
An alternative to paper or plastic cups reducing waste to zero
Unusual Cell Phone Cases
Are you missing a retractable antenna from 20 years ago or how about a fully 3D one?
Eco-friendly energy package
Customised energy system for the world’s market leader in beverage filling packaging technology officially inaugurated.
First biodegradable Piping Bag
KEE Plastics, one of the world’s leading producers of piping bags, introduces the world’s first truly biodegradable and compostable piping bag made from FKuR’s bioresins.
Gold Medal for PlantBottle Packaging
ATLANTA, May 26, 2010 - The Coca-Cola Company received high honors at the 22nd annual, global DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The Company's PlantBottle packaging earned a gold award, out of more than 160 global entrants in the overall program, for its demonstrated breakthrough packaging innovation.
Printing Company Verstraete innovation
After a period of intensive research and the necessary investment, Printing Company Verstraete has succeeded in producing metallised labels.
Amcor Introduces the Industry's Lightest 16oz PET Salad Dressing Container
Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world’s leading producer of PET packaging, has made a major advancement in weight reduction with the development of the lightest 16oz PET salad dressing bottle in North America. The 16oz Curve, a stock oblong container, weighs in at just 29.5g, almost 20% lighter than the industry standard (35.3g). It also beats out a competitive 30.4g PET bottle, which until now was the industry’s lightest salad dressing container.
Bericap introduces new light weight 38 mm closure
Bericap developed a new light weight 38mm closures for the new dairy product of COCA-COLA China. Not only since the economic crises, food and drink industry is urging for optimised closures fulfilling various packaging requirements and still being cost effective based on low weight in order to save resin and improve the carbon footprint.
Müller Italy: With GIZEH Elegance on the Shelves
The Muller Italy dairy now employs premium packaging for its premium yogurt line “Crema di Yogurt”. The new, exceptionally decorated polypropylene cup was developed by the plastic packaging specialist GIZEH and now cuts an elegant figure on the cooling shelf
Interview with Steffen Schnizer from CD Cartondruck AG company
The packaging market is booming. But what distinguishes a successful folding box from others? Steffen Schnizer, Head of Marketing at CD Cartondruck AG, provides answers. The Southern German business specializes in high-quality folding boxes and has won several packaging awards for them.
The packaging industry regains confidence in the Russian market
Following difficult months as a result of the international economic crisis, there is renewed confidence in Russia, with increased demand for innovative packaging solutions from food & beverage producers, confectionery manufacturer and companies in the cosmetics as well as pharmaceuticals industries.
Millad NX8000: new opportunity for highly transparent injection-blow moulded PP containers
Milliken’s new clarifying agent Millad NX8000 opens up a world of opportunity for highly transparent injection-blow moulded PP containers.
The smallest hot fill PET container
Amcor PET Packaging, a leader in hot fill PET technology, has broken new ground with the introduction of the industry’s smallest hot fill PET container.
Longer shelf life with the new Superfos SuperLock pack
Recent tests in the Superfos Research and Development laboratory show clear advantages of the new food packaging product, SuperLock: It doubles or even triples shelf life thanks to a new oxygen barrier possible on all surfaces.
New Kortec's Multilayer Color Gradation Technology’ (MCGT)
Kortec Inc. will introduce an all-new high barrier, multilayer molding technology that allows for molded-in color gradation to clear PET bottles.
New Surlyn 3D Technology for new visual effects in the luxury cosmetic and perfume packaging
The Surlyn 3D technology offers greater design freedom in the production of perfume, personal care and make-up packaging in different shapes and with a range of visual effects – from crystal transparency, coloured translucence to frosted effects.
Closing Report: Strong drinktec boosts confidence and investment
Drinktec 2009 has gathered together the top decision-makers in the international beverage and liquid food industry in Munich and in doing so has given the sector renewed impetus.
Hefestus Gourmet – extended shelf life for Premium Desserts
Hefestus, Israel, launches Hefestus Gourmet – an innovative packaging solution for composed and premium desserts. Hefestus Gourmet’s advanced technology enables dessert makers to pack a variety of delicate desserts and extend product shelf life significantly while maintaining its texture, appearance and mouthfeel without changes.
Greiner Packaging manages its business sustainably and counts on R-PET
Using recycled PET (in short R-PET) for packaging production reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drinktec 2009 in Munich
Why is alcohol-free beer so trendy? Is PLA a serious challenger to PET? Is the sun going to be the main source of energy for the beverages industry of the future? And what does the label of the future 'say'? At drinktec 2009, World Fair for Beverage and Liquid Food Technology, it´s not all about the technology used to manufacture and bottle beverages and liquid food – it is also of course about the products themselves.
Life-cycle assessment for metal cans, glass, cartons and pouches
Using carton packaging saves CO2 emissions and fossil resource consumption by up to 60 per cent.
Interview with Frank Loewer, Art Director in Lutz Hermann Design
Plastech publishes an interview with Frank Loewer, Art Director in Lutz Hermann Design, Hamburg. Shape and packaging of a brand or a product are like a slogan without words. The realization of a product or a brand should trigger emotions.
3M has unveiled Protective Packaging,
3M has unveiled Protective Packaging the world's first one-piece thermoformed packaging system that eliminates the need for other packaging parts to protect electronics items.
Advanced packaging system slashes costs
When a leading European dried-fruit processing company, Frutos Secos de la Vega, Spain, needed to solve a shelf-life problem, it turned to Hefestus, Ltd. installing Hercules, its newest packaging system, an automatic modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) sealing machine, based on SLB “Shelf Life Booster”, Hefestus’ proprietary packaging technology.
“OK Compost” mark for Huhtamaki tableware in Mater-Bi
Mater-Bi tableware by Huhtamaki is rigid and safe, very functional and perfect for every use. It is suitable for contact with hot food (up to a maximum of 70°C for half an hour) and its shape and thickness place it at the top end of its market.
New over-moulding technology from DuPont
New over-moulding technology from DuPont unlocks design potential for cosmetic packaging.
Packaging of the future will be intelligent and will not deceive the buyer
Few products and services are still popular long after their actual market launch. Packaging can contribute to success or failure in this respect. Packaging of the future will be intelligent and will not deceive the buyer.
Interview with with Thomas Scholler, CEO of Jura JSP
Plastech publishes an interview with Thomas Scholler, CEO of Jura JSP company. The Jura Group has locations in Budapest and Vienna and specializes in packaging industry. The company also offers the years of experience it has gained in high-security printing and in the design.
Going shopping with renewable materials
The large German discount supermarket chain ALDI SÜD is now offering its German customers shopping bags made of BASF’s biodegradable plastic Ecovio. These bags are manufactured for ALDI by the VICTOR Güthoff &Partner Group, headquartered in Kerpen, Germany.
Packaging recycling beyond the bottle
The plastic bottle is successfully recycled in most EU Member States. To further improve packaging recycling rates we need to continue to capture the full potential of the bottle and explore other content of the packaging stream.
Superfos innovations in 2009
In spite of the financial crisis, Superfos will keep on developing new product solutions and remains optimistic about the year ahead.
OK to compost label for Huhtamaki cutlery: Evolving according to nature
Huhtamaki has received certification from the Belgian authority AIB Vincotte for its cutlery made of Mater-Bi. The certification verifies that in accordance with the European norm EN13432, the cutlery turns into compost in 90 days when correctly treated in industrial composting facilities.
Packaging seeks to reduce waste
The UK Government Association issued a report criticising the supermarkets’ record on packaging, stating that ‘excessive’ use of food packaging is undermining householders’ efforts to recycle and is adding to council tax bills. However, without a pack to protect goods, more waste is generated due to damage and spoilage.
Improving in plastic bag manufacture
Meech’s web cleaner improves quality and saves money in plastic bag manufacture.