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The novel coronavirus pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (also known as COVID-19 virus) has created an unprecedented threat across the world. Many countries, including India, are following the advice from the World Health...
KHS’s new linear InnoPET BloFill ABF aseptic block for dairy
The market for sensitive beverages is flourishing. Throughout the world, manufacturers of dairy products have recognized the potential of wholesome beverages and expanded their product portfolio over the past few years. Most of the...
Watson’s launches children’s water, featuring an Aptar Sport Cap
As market competition for bottled water becomes increasingly intense, market segmentation is becoming clearer, and new markets like baby water, water for the elderly, and children’s water are hitting store shelves. According to a...
Diageo to launch Johnnie Walker in paper bottle in early 2021
British multinational beverage alcohol company, Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Guinness, has announced that it has created 100% plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut...
Mondi & Hütthaler partner to create new fully recyclable plastic packaging
Leading global packaging and paper group Mondi has partnered with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film from a mono-material for their meat and sausage products. The film is made of...
GEA launches SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine
GEA, one of the largest suppliers of packaging and processing solutions for food, launches its new SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine in Europe. The entire machine has been redesigned as a future-proof modular system...
UPM Raflatac and SABIC offer PP label film made from PCR plastic
UPM Raflatac has collaborated with SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, for the first polypropylene (PP) label film manufactured from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic on the market (on a mass balance basis)....
New normal brings opportunities for packaging innovations
While the negative consequences of the Covid-19 crisis are clear, times of extreme uncertainty can also be windows of opportunity, if juxtaposed with innovation. However, in leadership positions, the question remains – What is...
Lockdown – Food processors struggle with supply chain
As India enters the second week of its 21-day lockdown, a battle commences and extends itself from production, a reduction in workforce to the logistics. As all movement of people, goods, and services are...
Sabic introduces TF-BOPE film for frozen food packaging
Saudi Arabia-based Sabic, a chemical manufacturing company, has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food, which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology. Compared to conventional blow PE film...