Packaging company Tetra Pak is the first to offer carton packaging that features caps made from recycled polymers. In partnership with Elvir, a subsidiary of milk processor Savencia Fromage & Dairy, the resealable screwcap can be found in Elle & Vire products. The HeliCap™ 23 cap solution is integrated in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1L Slim carton packages. It features an easy-to-open design and a tamper evidence ring that assures the consumer that the product has not been previously opened. … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak and Elvir incorporate recycled polymers in new carton packaging caps
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Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
Food startup Akorn Technology features edible coatings for fresh produce that have recently gotten approval from the European Union (EU). This innovation can be used on whole and cut fresh fruit, with skins that are either edible or inedible peels. The main component of this coating is corn zein, which is a major storage protein of corn. It also contains other plant-based and upcycled ingredients, which reflect the company’s focus on nutrition and sustainability. The coating extends the … [Read more...] about Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
Aptar Food + Beverage introduces new flow control solution
Aptar Food + Beverage has announced a new addition to its portfolio of packaging solutions. The 2” Ultra XLV closure is a large valve that can dispense thick and high viscosity food products, ensuring that dispensing is clean, controlled and convenient. The product can be integrated in rigid bottles or inverted flexible pouches, the latter becoming the more preferred packaging option. More are considering putting items like guacamole, peanut butter, cream cheese and similar food into squeeze … [Read more...] about Aptar Food + Beverage introduces new flow control solution
