By Dr. Bettina Plaumann, Kuraray Europe, Segment Team Paper & Packaging Sustainability is the future of food packaging, and the search for ecological alternatives is becoming a key topic in the food sector. Conventional plastic packaging for fresh meat is also under pressure, so a shift to eco-friendly solutions is likely. Several innovative materials already meet the high functional requirements for packaging perishable foods and the demand for recyclability. Sustainable packaging is … [Read more...] about Innovative materials for the food industry: Sustainable packaging for fresh meat
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Hugo Beck set for Gulfood Manufacturing
Hugo Beck’s ability to deliver the speed, accuracy and versatility required for food packaging will be showcased at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition. Helping manufacturers meet the ever-increasing demand for flexible and sustainable packaging concepts, Hugo Beck is a market leader in horizontal film and paper packaging machines, which help to reduce material consumption, drive greater efficiency, and improve recyclability. The event, taking place from 7th to 9th November at the … [Read more...] about Hugo Beck set for Gulfood Manufacturing
Dow Packaging Innovation Awards returns for its 2023/2024 edition
The award features an enhanced biennial format as it seeks to continue to champion innovation in packaging as a key enabler for sustainable human progress Dow (NYSE:DOW) is back with its 2023/2024 edition of its Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA), the packaging industry’s premier accolade for recognizing breakthroughs in technological advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience. As one of the industry’s longest-running independently judged awards, the global program – now into … [Read more...] about Dow Packaging Innovation Awards returns for its 2023/2024 edition