A partnership and collaboration among three suppliers in the food and beverage space have resulted in the world’s first frozen food packaging solution that utilises packaging from recovered ocean bound plastic. This high quality food packaging, made of certified circular polyolefins, is expected to be launched during World Oceans Day 2022, which falls on June 8. The process begins with post-consumer plastic waste that’s recovered from waterways. These are then converted to alternative … [Read more...] about SABIC, Polivouga, Nueva Pescanova roll out certified circular PE packaging
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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
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
