NatureWorks and IMA Coffee Lab have passed the first significant trial phase in their strategic partnership. Results were positive in compatibility testing on the K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods. This particular stage involved identifying and achieving optimum material sealing parameters and limits on the capsules, filters and top lid films. Microleakage detection testing and figuring out how to set it up to be used by IMA packaging machineries were also done at IMA’s R&D … [Read more...] about Natureworks and IMA collaboration on compostable coffee pods yield promising results
Packaging
SIG announces acquisition agreement of Scholle IPN
Flexible packaging solutions suppliers Scholle IPN will be acquired by SIG, an aseptic carton packaging company. The target completion of the deal is before 3Q 2022. Switzerland-based SIG will diversify offerings by including its bag-in-box and spouted pouch items in the new product portfolio. It will also promote its net positive food packaging system, which is achieved through the Way Beyond Good approach. Samuel Sigrist, CEO of SIG, said of combination of businesses, "The acquisition of … [Read more...] about SIG announces acquisition agreement of Scholle IPN
ProAmpac partners with Rutgers University to roll out new intelligent packaging
In order to improve on its existing portfolio of flexible food packaging, ProAmpac is entering a partnership with Rutgers University of Food Science’s Dr. Kit Yam. The professor will collaborate with the company’s Material Science and Innovation teams to come up with active and intelligent food packaging. Dr. Yam’s laboratory will also provide testing capabilities and enable researchers to conduct experiments on possible food packaging products. “Dr. Yam is recognized as an expert in the … [Read more...] about ProAmpac partners with Rutgers University to roll out new intelligent packaging
