Packaging
In an attempt to boost the growth of the jute sector across the nation, the Indian government recently made it mandatory for 100% of packaging of food grains in diversified jute bags. It is mandatory to pack 20% of sugar products in jute bags and …
Advanced Materials
UK-based polymer manufacturer Victrex has unveiled a new, high-performance PEEK polymer designed to provide a sealing solution for the cryogenics industry that would have a wider range of usage temperature than existing alternatives such as PCTFE polymers. The new VICTREX CT 200 is aimed for …
Packaging
The TRUMPF Group, one of the world’s leading lasers & machine tools manufacturers, has reportedly announced that its new green laser with a pulse product allows printing of copper and other precious metals. Reports cite, the firm also announced at the Formnext event that its …
Recycling
Tetra Pak, a renowned multinational food packaging and processing company, has reportedly announced that it is partnering with leading resource management firm Veolia, in an effort to get all beverage cartons and components collected and recycled by the year 2025. Reports cite, the partnership between …
Recycling
UK chain Costa Coffee which was recently acquired by beverage giant Coca-Cola has reportedly teamed up with Barclaycard, to launch reusable coffee cups. These coffee cups, reportedly, will be integrated with contactless payment technology that allows customers to pay for their coffee with just a …
Recycling
Nestle, one of India’s leading food companies has recently announced that it has initiated a new scheme called as the ‘Maggie wrapper return’ to fight the soaring plastic pollution in the country. It has been reported that people can get a free instant Maggi packet …
Recycling
AMERIPEN, an organization focusing exclusively on U.S. public policy for the entire packaging industry, has called for a collaborative approach to form a comprehensive U.S. strategy for achieving ambitious packaging commitments. The 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging goals are reportedly aligned with the …
Packaging
Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL), a renowned Indian multinational non-alcoholic beverages company, has reportedly announced that it intends to establish a brand-new tea packaging unit at the Tata Steel Special Economic Zone located in Odisha. Reports cite, the Kolkata-headquartered company would be investing over INR …
Advanced Materials
Leading industrial aluminum conglomerate, Novelis Inc. has recently announced plans to invest $175 million in its Pindamonhangaba plant in São Paulo, Brazil, an expansion of what Novelis claims to be a leading production facility in South America. Reliable sources suggest that the investment will assist …
Recycling
Nestlé Waters North America has reportedly inked a contract with recycled PET plastic (rPET) supplier CarbonLITE Industries, LLC to expand the utilization of recycled materials in its packaging division. As per trusted sources, CarbonLITE would construct a third facility in the Lehigh Valley region of …