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GPI Supports Estrella Damm’s plastic replacement initiative
Paper-based packaging solution provider Graphic Packaging has partnered with Estrella Damm to replace 100 percent of its plastic shrink wrap packaging, equivalent to 99 tonnes annually, with paperboard alternatives on multipack cans. In line with its commitment to achieving more eco-sustainable packaging in 2021, Estrella Damm has launched a unique rounded-corner pack, designed and developed…
White Claw Hard Seltzer launches new flavours and higher-ABV White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge
White Claw have launched two new innovations just in time for summer: White Claw Hard Seltzer Variety Pack Flavour Collection No.3 with three new flavours and White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge, a stronger wave of refreshment with 8% alcohol. Both are crafted using a proprietary BrewPure process, with the most refreshing flavours on the market.…
Intralox Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Movement
Fifty years ago, J.M. Lapeyre had a problem. How could he safely deliver shrimp to the automatic peeler he invented while eliminating the maintenance and downtime of traditional conveyor belting? A problem solver, J.M. invented the first modular plastic conveyor belt. This year, Intralox celebrates 50 years of bringing conveyance solutions to food processors, manufacturers,…
Three firms to merge to form PackSys Global AG
Combitool AG, Texa AG and Madag Printing Systems AG have announced their intention to merge together into PackSys Global AG. The goal is to create a stronger force and focus on the continuity of their strengths. The merger process of all companies will be completed by 1st August 2021. The individual companies have been on…
Baby skincare company embraces metal packaging options
Organic skincare company, Nature’s Baby Organics says it has taken its eco-friendly commitment one step further with the release of aluminium packaging options for seven of its best-selling products. “Nature’s Baby is committed to create formulas that are effective, eco-friendly, and safe for children and our environment and this commitment extends to our packaging. We’re…
US recycling facilities receive boost from CMI grant programme
Recycling facilities in North Carolina and Texas will use the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI)’s aluminium beverage can capture grants to install equipment that will result in 540 tons, more than 36 million aluminium beverage cans, per year being captured that were previously missorted. These recycling facilities are the initial recipients of a grant program made…
The Who announce new charity partnership with Heinz
The Who have partnered with Heinz for a new charity venture to celebrate the upcoming reissue of the band’s 1967 concept album ‘The Who Sell Out’. The record’s original artwork featured frontman Roger Daltrey sitting in a bathtub filled with Heinz beans, while the second track on the LP was titled ‘Heinz Baked Beans’. With an expanded, super deluxe…
Gruppo Fanti goes green
An increasing number of metal decorators are deciding for green UV-LED curing on their new MetalStar 3 and Mailänder 280 metal decorating lines. Starting some 5 years ago at Litoprint in South Italy, Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint meanwhile has installed seven similar lines in Italy alone, giving a share of almost 50% of all 15…
d’aucy premiers Crown’s easy open closure for its new biodiverse vegetable range
Crown Food Europe has collaborated with d’aucy, a brand of French food manufacturer Eureden Long Life, to launch Bien Cultivés, a bio-diverse range of vegetables in glass jars. Featuring Crown’s patented Orbit closure – designed to offer unprecedented ease of opening of glass jars for consumers of all ages – the new range includes eight…
Colep announces split of its businesses
Colep has announced its intention to split its businesses into two new entities, from the 1st July 2021. Those entities will be named Colep Packaging and Colep Consumer Products. The RAR Group, sole shareholder of Colep, will remain the 100% shareholder of both new entities. A statement from the firm said that the decision has come from the…
