NEws on Packaging Materials

Jensie Smith, Retail and Key Account Manager at Fox Packaging
March 14, 2024

Fox Packaging appoints Jensie Smith as Retail and Key account manager

Fox Packaging welcomes Jensie Smith as the Retail and Key Account Manager, dedicated to enhancing customer service and providing vital support to the sales team.
Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch
March 05, 2024

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch

Bio Plast Pom has worked with the Gdańsk University of Technology and other scientific centres to design a compostable and biodegradable material based on potato starch
Manter MoNo Clipper
February 02, 2024

Pack your potatoes in packaging entirely from the same material and without a clip: Manter MoNo Clipper

Across the entire packaging industry, there is increasing demand for simple and fully recyclable packaging.
Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging
January 22, 2024

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging - and says it will prevent crisps from breaking too

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging - and says it will prevent crisps. Most Britons will be familiar with the famous Pringles tube - but the crisp brand is now making a huge change to its packaging.
Market of opportunities: Pacprocess Middle East Africa (MEA) and Food Africa ready for kick-off
November 27, 2023

Market of opportunities: Pacprocess Middle East Africa (MEA) and Food Africa ready for kick-off

From 12 to 14 December 2023, Food Africa and pacprocess Middle East Africa will again become the stage for the newest technologies and concepts, building important bridges for partnerships that go beyond borders.
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA to launch in December with an even larger area
November 05, 2023

Food Africa and pacprocess MEA to launch in December with an even larger area

Following the success of Food Africa and pacprocess MEA last year, concrete plans to expand this year’s duo of trade fairs have begun. Here, exhibiting companies can expand their contacts in Africa and the Arab region in a targeted manner.
Snack A Jacks Bagless Multipacks
September 25, 2023

Walkers introduces 'Bagless' multipacks for Snack A Jacks to reduce plastic use

PepsiCo is trialling new multipack packaging for their Snack A Jacks range. Packs on shelves in Tesco stores across the United Kingdom will now use 86% less plastic on their outer packaging when compared with the previous multipack design.
Quik’s Quality Potatoes facility
September 23, 2023

Exploring new markets with Quik’s Quality Potatoes

Over two years ago, Dutch family business Quik’s Quality Potatoes decided to invest in a new Eqraft packing line for their fresh potato department.
Visit the Scott team at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
September 05, 2023

Visit the Scott team at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

On September 11-13, 2023 in Las Vegas, United States of America will take place North Americas premium packaging and processing trade show PACK EXPO 2023.
Lan Handling expands with new US office
September 04, 2023

Lan Handling expands with new US office

Lan Handling Technologies announced the opening of a new location in Jacksonville, Florida, to better serve the growing customer base in the Americas.
Manter finalist in Drenthe Enterprise of the Year 2023.
July 24, 2023

Packaging equipment company Manter finalist in 'Drenthe Enterprise of the Year 2023'

The race for the title 'Drenthe Enterprise of the Year 2023' is in full swing. From 150 entries, 10 companies from Drenthe (a province in the Netherlands) were nominated.
BluePrint Automation Gantry 300 swing
June 05, 2023

Secondary Packaging Automation: Is it Time?

Secondary packaging refers to the process of packaging and labeling final products for display, shipping, or storage purposes.
New camera technology could revolutionise plastics recycling
June 04, 2023

Not just potatoes: Newtec investments in camera technology could revolutionise plastics recycling

A Danish trio of partners is developing super-high-resolution, hyperspectral cameras that can determine the chemical composition of plastic waste and the different additives. The technology will have a huge impact on future plastics recycling.
Newtec’s Laser Flowpack 700: An innovative and sustainable packaging solution
April 10, 2023

Newtec’s Laser Flowpack 700: An innovative and sustainable packaging solution

Newtec recently announced that it will showcase its innovative Laser Flowpack 700 packaging solution at the upcoming exhibition, MacFrut, taking place May 3rd to May 5th at the Rimini Expo Centre.
Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation
April 05, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Frito-Lay and Quaker announced the opening of an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Center at its R&D headquarters. The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure, and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.
Avebe’s Sustainable Plant-Based Packaging & Building Solutions at European Coatings Show
April 02, 2023

Avebe’s Sustainable Plant-Based Packaging & Building Solutions at European Coatings Show

Avebe makes innovative ingredients derived from potatoes, which they use to create unique solutions for the food, pet food and industrial such as building, and packaging industries.
Joint Statement – Efforts for more sustainable packaging for the fruit and vegetables sector should be based on realistic, fair, and feasible targets for real environmental impact reduction
March 28, 2023

European Produce Associations Call for Revised Packaging Regulations to Support Sustainable Practices in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector

Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Association, and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, have taken note of the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste that was published on 30 November 2022
The future of sustainable packaging
January 17, 2023

The future of sustainable packaging

Whether you are the sustainability manager at your company, or you’re about to forward this article to them, reducing the environmental impact of your product should be everybody’s goal.

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