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
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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
A PFAS-free future: The route to sustainable packaging
Dr. Bettina Plaumann, Kuraray Europe, Segment Team Paper & Packaging Food packaging that is discoloured and has grease stains is completely unacceptable! After all, packaging – even if it's made of paper or cardboard – is not simply expected to protect the product; it is also expected to whet the appetite for the contents. To prevent pizzas from sticking to the base of the box, grease leaking out of bags of chips or sandwich wrappers, and drinks soaking beverage containers, the … [Read more...] about A PFAS-free future: The route to sustainable packaging
