Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has collaborated with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material, polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. The new packaging comprises a mono-material base web and lidding film, all of which is produced and printed by Mondi before being converted for 1kg and 2kg blocks of cheese by Skånemejerier. It will be sold in the leading Swedish supermarket ICA and now comes in packaging that is designed for … [Read more...] about Say cheese! Mondi and Skånemejerier partner to introduce mono-material plastic packaging
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Sidel launches ultra-small, ultra-light PET bottle for liquid dairy products
The new PET bottle from Sidel is designed to offer an increased competitive advantage for liquid dairy manufacturers. This mini-size has been designed for products such as drinking and probiotic yoghurts with capacities between 65ml to 150ml and is ideally suited for ambient and cold chain processes. The bottle would also suit applications within the juice, nectar, soft drinks, isotonics, and tea sector. “This new format has been launched to support the liquid dairy product industry where … [Read more...] about Sidel launches ultra-small, ultra-light PET bottle for liquid dairy products
Cortec® Awarded Patent for Industrially Compostable Stretch Wrap Technology
Cortec® Corporation has been awarded a US patent for its commercially compostable industrial strength stretch wrap technology, also known as Eco Wrap® film! This patent is a significant milestone in Cortec’s ongoing quest to develop environmentally responsible products and distinguishes Cortec® as a leader in “green” packaging technology! Eco Wrap® is a specialty wrapping film that meets the EN 13432/ASTM D6400 standards for commercial composting and is certified industrially compostable by … [Read more...] about Cortec® Awarded Patent for Industrially Compostable Stretch Wrap Technology