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WikiCell targets Louvre as site for first outlet
A snack bar next to the Musée de Louvre in Paris will be the site of the first outlet selling products in edible packaging from WikiCell Designs, the company behind...
DISPATCHES FROM PACK EXPO 2012, CHICAGO
Sonoco targets rising natural foods niche with new sustainable paperboard
Bill Sommer from Sonoco explains how food and beverage manufacturers can save money and offer sustainable packaging by using the firm’s new Ecotect paperboard, in this podcast recorded at Pack...
DISPATCHES FROM PACK EXPO 2012, CHICAGO
Enter the Pouch King…Oystar hails ‘breakthrough’ machine
Mark Nease from Oystar North America shows Ben Bouckley the world’s first high-speed pouching machine that forms, fills, seals pouches of virtually any size containing free-flowing and non free-flowing dried-...
Sustainability initiative tackles cocoa and coffee losses
The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform is making headway in preventing cocoa and coffee crop losses, improving supply and yields for manufacturers.
New wash-off labels bring sustainability benefits – Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has launched its first range of wash-off labels for glass and PET bottles, designed to wash off at temperatures lower than the industry average and assist recycling.
SIG Combibloc develops service to boost sustainability
SIG Combibloc has launched a 3-step service aimed at improving the sustainable practices of food manufacturers.
Refillable bottles are the future, says Petainer, unveiling ‘greenest ever’ bottle
Plastic packaging technology business Petainer has launched its ‘greenest ever’ refillable plastic bottle using 25% post-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and claims it is a significant environmental improvement.
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Coke takes Turkish delight in potential for 'built-in' sustainability
The Coca-Cola Company says that it has opportunities to build sustainability in to its plants in the emerging markets such as Turkey, through integration of best practice and the latest,...
Empac denounces greenwashing after legal victory over Superfos
Empac has condemned the practice of greenwashing after a Danish court ruled that Superfos had breached advertising guidelines in claims that plastic packaging was more eco-friendly than metal.
‘Lighter means less valuable’: Diageo tackles sustainability misconceptions
Diageo says that realising its new vision for sustainable premium packaging is a challenge, especially given “the perception among consumers that lighter means less valuable”.
Cardboard beverage can designed to meet sustainability demands
A cheaper, environmentally friendly beverage can made of cardboard will be available within the next 12 months, says its developer.
Barley brewing offers basis for portfolio variation and sustainability, DSM
Jeroen van Roon, global marketing manager for beer for DSM Food Specialties told BeverageDaily.com that barley brewing enzymes could help brewers cut down on more costly malt-based products, and develop...
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BCME chair lifts lid on beverage can sustainability
Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) chairman Gerrit Heske told BeverageDaily.com that cans were thriving in Europe due to perceptions of 'convenience, taste and freshness', but that industry still had a...
Special Edition: Sustainable Supply Chain
Asda exceed sustainability targets through supply chain reduction
Asda has exceeded a 10% carbon emission reduction target for 2015 through the elimination of 17 million miles from its supply chain to date, according to figures released by the UK retailer.
Paper wine bottle can challenge traditional applications – GreenBottle
A biodegradable paper wine bottle hopes to challenge glass and plastic bottles with its green and compostable advantages, said its developers.
Special Edition: Sustainable Supply Chain
Ambitious sustainability goals are a ‘real challenge’, Arla
As part of our special edition newsletter examining supply chain sustainability, FoodProductionDaily.com spoke to Jan Dalsgaard Johannesen, corporate environmental director at Arla Foods, about specific challenges facing the dairy sector....
Sustainability drive hits European plastic packaging growth
Despite a market recovery following the 2008-9 recession, demand for European food and beverage packaging in specific areas is being hit by “structural changes” including the sustainability trend.
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'Big 3' claim beverage carton material sourcing getting greener
Major players in the carton packaging manufacturing sector have declared the number of their plants meeting key sustainability criteria has doubled since 2010.
Corrugated pallet cover is greener, lighter and generates cash - Sonoco
A new pallet protection system for bottles and cans is lighter, greener and more cost effective, said Sonoco.
Beverage carton material sourcing getting greener, say big 3
Major players in the carton packaging manufacturing sector have declared the number of their plants meeting key sustainability criteria has doubled since 2010.
Tetra Pak pledges to ‘accelerate’ green product innovation
Tetra Pak has pledged to accelerate green product innovation after an environmental report commissioned by the company showed that consumers want well-priced eco-friendly packaging.
Industry hails first global measurement system for packaging sustainability
New global guidelines on packaging sustainability will help companies reduce their carbon footprint while boosting efficiency and spur more effective communication between players throughout the supply chain, said Unilever’s Nigel...
New plant-based PET feedstock targets green bottle market
The development of a PET feedstock from plant sugars opens the door to 100 per cent renewable PET drinks bottles, claims the manufacturer.
Special Edition: alternatives to carbon heavy processes
Stoving eco project flounders but dairy and bakery go green
Little industry interest in scaling up alternatives to the energy intensive conventional stoving method for jellies parked a UK agency’s bid to develop a microwave based method but low carbon...
Special Edition: Alternatives to carbon heavy processes
Ardagh highlights greener processes as crucial for sustainable growth
In recent years there has been an ongoing war of words between industry players from different packaging formats over which has the lightest carbon footprint.
