packaging
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
Record breaking year for Wolf Packaging
Wolf Packaging, whose UK business arm is based in Birmingham, received orders for over 300 machines in 2018, while the group’s profitable revenue exceeded €30 million for the first time in the company’s history.
DMK Group opens high-tech baby food plant
Germany’s largest dairy co-operative, DMK invested €145 million in converting its Strückhausen site into one of the most cutting-edge baby food production facilities in Germany.
Aldi encourages the sniff test in Germany
German supermarket chain Aldi Süd is now including comments on labels encouraging consumers to test dairy products before disposing of them.
Mondi Kalenobel create innovative ice cream packaging
Mondi Kalenobel continues to establish itself as a packaging innovator in the ice cream world, by producing a paper ice cream cone sleeve that contains a clear plastic window, allowing the consumer to see the sugar wafer cone underneath.
Bericap creates new PET cap
Bericap has created a new closure for aseptic PET bottles that provides the required UV light barrier while increasing the range of colours available to manufacturers.
DMK redesigns Humana packaging
Gemany’s Deutsche Milchkontor Group asked mothers in seven countries how to make their lives easier.
Alimentos Triângulo Mineiro installs SIG filling machine
Alimentos Triângulo Mineiro has been using a SIG filling machine CFA 712 at its plant in Canápolis, Brazil, since August.
SIG expands Nestlé partnership to Brazil
SIG has recently expanded its long term global partnership with Nestlé to Brazil.
Research reveals widespread support for plastic packaging tax
More than half of consumers in the UK and a third in the US are in favour of a tax on all plastic packaging on food products, new research has shown.
Tine cooperation agreement with packager
Norway’s largest dairy Tine has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with RPC Superfos, RPC Kambo and RPC Bebo.
Emmi increases French Ambrosi stake
Emmi has been involved in the French company Emmi Ambrosi France since January 2008 and now the Swiss dairy group is increasing its stake from 51% to 85% in the cheese packaging firm.