In order to provide sustainable food solutions, scientists from the NTU-Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative for Sustainable Nanotechnology (NTU-Harvard SusNano) have developed a biodegradable food packaging material that can eliminate harmful bacteria. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have collaborated on this new technology, which is also water-proof and able to extend shelf-life of fresh fruit by up to … [Read more...] about NTU Singapore, Harvard University scientists design sustainable microbe-killing food packaging
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Coveris introduces fully recyclable pouches for grated cheese
Packaging supplier Coveris has launched a breakthrough in creating a more sustainable packaging to cheese, a food product that has complex shelf-life requirements and high-speed packing demands. Together with food manufacturer Ornua Foods, Coveris has developed a fully recyclable polyethylene (PE) monolaminate structure with a built-in barrier for Tesco’s grated cheese. This MonoFlex BE is set to replace mixed triple-ply nylon laminate, a traditionally hard to recycle type of packaging. It … [Read more...] about Coveris introduces fully recyclable pouches for grated cheese
Mondi wins 9 WorldStar Packaging Awards
The WorldStar Packaging Awards recognises companies that are committed to rolling out sustainable packaging innovations for various industries. For 2022, packaging and paper supplier Mondi was given 9 awards in 6 categories for products that span across the food, point of sale and eCommerce sectors. This recognitions shows that Mondi’s offerings are some of the best in the industry, focusing on sustainability, end-user convenience and product protection. Some of the products include the … [Read more...] about Mondi wins 9 WorldStar Packaging Awards
