The Ferrero Group is looking to drive forward its sustainability strategy with a range of new activities and collaborations. These include a pilot project for the Nutella brand in France, testing the use of reusable jars.
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From February 2021, FrieslandCampina will produce PET bottles for a range of brands and markets from 100 percent recycled PET. To improve recyclability, the company has also developed a „zipper“ for the label that makes it easier to separate from the bottle.
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As secondary packaging for the “Tiny Tony’s” chocolate variations, the Dutch chocolate manufacturer Tony’s Chocolonely was looking for a heat-sealable paper-based solution. High print quality and high stability were required in equal measure.
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As a pioneer in the mass cosmetics market, Beiersdorf plans to launch products in packaging made from renewable polypropylene as early as 2021. To achieve this, the company is relying on a collaboration with the chemical company Sabic.
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According to a survey by management consultancy Inverto, the majority of consumers are willing to dig deeper into their pockets for more sustainable packaging. However, the consultancy’s study also shows which obstacles still stand in the way of more sustainable packaging.
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Mars Food, in collaboration with packaging specialist Amcor, plans to launch the first food-safe, microwavable rice pouch made from a mono-material in 2021. The packaging is expected to be launched in some European markets in the middle of the year.
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With a customized packaging solution for ski manufacturer Atomic, the latter has significantly increased its productivity: thanks to a new packaging system, bulky products such as skis now run on the same line as gloves and helmets.
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Digital services and marketplaces will increasingly shape the packaging industry. That is the conviction of Mikael Fristedt Westre, CEO and founder of Box Inc, a marketplace for cardboard boxes. Westre also advocates for more creativity in packaging design.
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Blackberries, raspberries and blueberries in rPET trays: For the new packages, which are sealed with a thin, peelable sealing film instead of a snap-on lid, berry producer Baumann Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG purchased a new traysealer.
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FACHPACK, the trade fair for packaging, processes and technologies, will take place in line with its regular schedule from 28 to 30 September 2021. The odds are good that it will opens its doors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg as an on-site event. The organisers have already ensured that will be enough space by adding another two exhibition halls.
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