The honey industry is a high-value industry, estimated to be worth $9 billion in 2020. However, the industry is rife with a variety of issues, stemming mostly from the fact that it is solely reliant on honeybees as the medium of production. Because of high demand, about 20,000 wild and native bees are disappearing rapidly and crowded out from their habitats. Harvests are also affected by climate change, which yield low amounts of honey, making market prices volatile. To provide solutions to … [Read more...] about MeliBio Inc. introduces first plant-based real honey
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Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
In a bid to further improve its line of eco-friendly flexible packaging, Glenroy Inc. has submitted its TruRenu stand-up pouches for assessment at Trex Company’s recycling initiative. This particular product passed Stage 1 of the testing process, which found that its virgin packaging material is made of polyethlene (PE) plastic. It also meets Trex’ general recycling standards. “Qualifying for the NexTrex program adds both perceived and tangible value to our flexible packaging that our brand … [Read more...] about Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
UFlex, Hoffer Plastics, Mespack collaborate on 100% recyclable hot-fill pouch
Hot-fill pouches are known to be complicated items to recycle due to its overall structure and attachments. This was a challenge taken upon by three giants in the packaging industry, namely UFlex, Hoffer Plastics and Mespack. These three companies have forged a partnership to develop not only a purely recyclable hot-fill pouch, but one that is utilises a single plastic polymer. The Recycle Ready Single Material PP-based Hot-fill Pouch incorporates an OPP and CPP-layered laminate structure … [Read more...] about UFlex, Hoffer Plastics, Mespack collaborate on 100% recyclable hot-fill pouch
