The Federal Cabinet has passed a resolution, and the Bundestag and Bundesrat are now deciding on new requirements for packaging in Germany. The planned changes include strengthening reusable “to-go packaging” and extending the mandatory deposit on disposable packaging.
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A new pilot plant separates post-consumer plastic waste and supplies market-ready polymer materials. Brand owners and processors will have access to test quality and market suitability. Henkel and Procter & Gamble already have interest.
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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.
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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.
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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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In an interview, Horst Bittermann, president of the industry association Pro Carton, explains why the cardboard and folding carton industry has come through the crisis so well and has excellent prospects.
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