In Egypt, SIG is launching ‘Recycle for Good,’ an innovative new recycling initiative to enable direct household and food service industry collection of used aseptic carton packs through tech-based solutions. This initiative involving SIG and Tagaddod is the first of its kind in the Egyptian market. Consumers can use a mobile app to arrange for their used cartons to be collected from their homes or workplace in exchange for rewards. The project aims to incentivise the recycling of used … [Read more...] about SIG launches ‘Recycle for Good’ in Egypt – an initiative for collection of used aseptic cartons with Tagaddod
food packaging innovations
Archroma announces PFC-, ammonia-free barrier coating for food packaging
Packaging solutions company Archroma has launched the Cartaseal® VWAF, a new film-like coating for odor-free food packaging. This barrier is perfluorinated compound- (PFC) and ammonia-free, and is part of the company’s PACK IT CLEAN system, which includes solutions for binders or pre-coats that can be used to further boost performance of packaging. The coating protects from grease, oils, water and water vapor that can affect a food item’s quality and freshness. This product is a sustainable … [Read more...] about Archroma announces PFC-, ammonia-free barrier coating for food 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