September 2023 – Tosaf's newly developed barrier solution UV9389PE EU ensures that clear packaging films offer a high blocking effect against UV radiation in the wavelength range from 200 nm to 380 nm, even at low thickness. Thus, this additive efficiently protects foods from discolouration, vitamin and flavour loss as a result of the degrading effects of artificial light to which they are exposed during storage, shipping and on the shelf. In this way, Tosaf's new UV blocker contributes to the … [Read more...] about Tosaf launches UV barrier for thin transparent food packaging
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Unveiling the expanded SIG Technology Center Asia Pacific in Suzhou, China: Fostering a visionary powerhouse in innovation
SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider for a more sustainable world, today reinforced its commitment to provide an industry-leading innovation base for the entire value chain of food and beverage packaging, from research and development, validation of packaging material, to conducting customer product filling trials. The two brand new buildings increase the total build-up area of the SIG Technology Center Asia Pacific (TCAP) in Suzhou, China, from 17,450 sqm to 21,860 sqm. The … [Read more...] about Unveiling the expanded SIG Technology Center Asia Pacific in Suzhou, China: Fostering a visionary powerhouse in innovation
SIG commits to producing aseptic cartons with increasing fiber content to over 90% to enter paper recycling stream
SIG is to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The company plans to develop a full-barrier aluminum-free aseptic packaging structure with at least 90 percent fiber content by 2030, with an interim target of at least 85 percent by 2025. Increasing the FSCTM-certified (Forest Stewardship Council™) fiber content of its aseptic cartons and expanding its aluminum-free solutions are key to SIG’s strategy of achieving higher recyclability of carton packs. This supports … [Read more...] about SIG commits to producing aseptic cartons with increasing fiber content to over 90% to enter paper recycling stream
