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Arctic Water in Aluminum Packaging

The Norwegian brand Lofoten Arctic Water is being launched in a Ball resealable aluminum bottle – initially in Norway, Germany, France, Taiwan and the UK. Other markets are to follow.

UHT Milk in PET Bottles

Milk specialist Inex from Belgium has switched from carton to PET in packaging for part of its production. It has opted for an aseptic PET packaging line from Sidel: It is designed to help meet a growing demand for locally produced milk.

In Search of the Packaging Compromise

Thomas Regenhardt, Head of Packaging at HelloFresh, explains the challenges that cooking box shippers face when it comes to packaging concepts. He also explains how the fast-growing company is mastering the balancing act between packaging functions and sustainability.

Heinz Launches New Multipacks in the UK

Food manufacturer Heinz is moving to cardboard multipacks: they are available in the UK for the Heinz soup range as part of the “Heinz to Home” winter bundle, and are to be rolled out across all Heinz canned products and major retailers in the UK from fall 2021.

27 Million Fewer Plastic Bags

The Danish home furnishings company JYSK, which includes Dänisches Bettenlager, is switching the packaging of bed linen and sheets from plastic bags to paper straps. This is expected to save a total of 475 tons of plastic.

Smarties in Recyclable Paper Packaging Worldwide

In order to get closer to the sustainability targets set for 2025, Nestlé is taking a big step: the packaging concept for Smarties is being converted internationally to paper. A total of 10 million euros has been invested in the conversion at the Hamburg site alone.

Major Brand Relaunch at Beiersdorf

The Health Care brands Hansaplast, Elastoplast and Curitas have been given a freshly revised packaging design worldwide. This is intended to give consumers better orientation. The relaunch also includes improvements to the product portfolio.

Pea Sprouts that Grow in a Bag

The Danish “Grow Up Farm” launches “Eat-Grow-Repeat ”, a new product in which the packaging plays an essential role: Small pea plants that grow in a bag. After removing the top section of the bag, the bottom of the bag becomes a pot.

Food Labeling for Exports to the UK

Following Brexit, Mettler-Toledo recommends that food companies find out at an early stage about the labeling requirements that will apply in the future when exporting to the UK. And to consider the implications for labeling and label inspection.

Ferrero Makes Progress in Implementing Packaging Strategy

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.

Machinery Manufacturers are Currently Drawing on their High Order Backlogs

A recent survey by the VDMA shows that 44 percent of mechanical engineering companies in Baden-Württemberg are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year. The reason for this is an improvement in the supply of materials, with the exception of electronic components. As a result, 68 percent of companies in Baden-Württemberg expect nominal sales growth for 2023.