Over the last decade or so, the benefits of aseptic filling technology compared to traditional hot filling techniques have become well known in the food and drink sector. The benefits in terms of product quality have been well documented and discussed.1 However, the environmental benefits, both in terms of energy consumption and typical life cycle analysis of this packaging method, are less understood. A number of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) studies have shown that aseptic filling … [Read more...] about The environmental benefits of aseptic filling
Packaging
GC Creates Innovation For a Better Quality of Life for the World, Using High-quality Recycled Plastic Resins of Food Grade Level Guaranteed Safe by FDA
The world is becoming more aware of the importance of using recycled packaging to protect the environment, in line with the principles of a circular economy where post-consumer recycled PET (PCR PET) plastic resins are used in packaging in the food and beverage industry. Today, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and ALPLA Group have joined hands with customers and partners to innovate better for the world by creating packaging for food and beverages using 100 percent Post … [Read more...] about GC Creates Innovation For a Better Quality of Life for the World, Using High-quality Recycled Plastic Resins of Food Grade Level Guaranteed Safe by FDA
Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper band for food bundles and multipacks
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band that can hold individually labelled products or bundles, reducing unnecessary plastic. ATS-Tanner uses Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage MF SpringPack and converts it into a band by adding a functional barrier on both sides of the paper. The paper is then sealed using ultrasound, eradicating the need for any adhesive. This ensures the … [Read more...] about Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper band for food bundles and multipacks