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Arjowiggins answers demand for sustainable packaging with new translucent barrier paper
By Converter on February 5, 2021As part of its mission to help create a circular economy society, paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta – a new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging. Sylvicta is a translucent, functional barrier paper that has been designed to preserve the quality of food and cosmetics just as well as conventional plastics – all the while ensuring limited impact on […] -
ULMA develops sustainable leak-proof poultry packaging innovation
By Converter on January 26, 2021With millions of poultry processed in the UK throughout the year and consumer demand for sustainable packaging at an all-time high, ULMA Packaging believes its new leak-proof and hygienic Tight-Chicken launch has comes at a key time for the high-volume sector. Developed using the company’s vertical bagmaker machines and based on ULMA’s existing Tight-Bag air extraction method, the new Tight-Chicken innovation removes air from […] -
Flexible packaging experts partner up to prepare for industry shift to bio-materials
By Converter on January 6, 2021Machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging (ULMA) and compostable packaging supplier TIPA have partnered to improve efficiency for running compostable films on advanced packaging machinery. The collaboration will optimise ULMA box motion and flow-wrapping machines to run with compostable films; matching conventional plastic’s performance and machinability. The move comes as the companies gear up for an industry shift to sustainable films used […] -
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DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant, and Viscofan co-develop novel meat packaging material made from mixed post-consumer plastics
By Converter on December 23, 2020Driven by a shared vision of sustainability and strong collaboration, DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant, and Viscofan have, together, created a multi-barrier casing for meat products made via advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics. The transition towards recycled-based multi-layer films enables the packaging industry to adopt a more sustainable solution without compromising on functional performance. The development of this packaging material underlines […] -
Nice Label named top software provider to food and beverage supply chain industry
By Converter on December 18, 2020The leading global developer of label design software and label management systems has, once again, been spotlighted on the FL 100+, Food Logistics magazine’s annual list of the top 100-plus software and technology providers for the food and beverage industry. The list presents a resource guide of software and technology providers whose products and services are crucial for businesses in the […] -
Xeikon digital technology inspires business growth in South America
By Converter on December 15, 2020Davis Graphics S.A. has been appointed Xeikon’s new dealer in Chile. This further extends an already-successful cooperation, which began in 2013. Based in Santiago, the company was established in 1968 as part of the Davis Group. A total of 85% of the company’s business comes from the Chilean wine industry and demand is high for competitive, creative, high-quality labels. With […] -
Faerch becomes part of the A.P. Moller Group
By Converter on December 14, 2020Faerch A/S, the pan-European supplier of sustainable trays for the global food industry and the world’s first integrated tray recycler, becomes part of the A.P. Møller Group. A.P. Møller Holding A/S (A.P. Moller Holding) has signed an agreement to acquire Faerch from funds managed by Advent International. Faerch is a pan-European manufacturer of rigid food packaging solutions focused on ready […] -
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Schur Flexibles creates recyclable packaging for Feneberg’s minced meat
By Converter on December 9, 2020The new concept has had impressive results; saving an additional 36 tons of plastic per year, and will be rolled out to the rest of Feneberg’s self-service meat products. Feneberg Lebensmittel GmbH, a successful retail chain from Southern Germany, has employed a new innovative packaging solution developed by Schur Flexibles for its self-service minced meat products. The products, sold by […] -
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New corrugated berry packaging complements premium strawberries with top-quality print
By Converter on December 7, 2020Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, and DS Smith have implemented a modern and top-quality berry box together with their partner network. The packaging is printed using process colour and Full HD technology, which has reduced ink consumption while enabling exceptionally high image quality and bright colours. “The design of the packaging did not use vector graphics commonly used in […] -
Case Study: Greiner Packaging extends its range of recycled materials
By Converter on November 24, 2020The use of recycled material is playing an increasingly important role in the work of Greiner Packaging. The new circular economy strategy, which the plastic packaging manufacturer has been actively pursuing since the autumn, includes making savings in material and CO2, as well as increasing the recyclability of its packaging and the use of greater quantities of recycled material such […]
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