Four companies to launch food containers made from renewable raw materials sourced from PET bottles within the first half of the year Ministry of Environment (Minister Han Wha-jin) in South Korea has partnered with beverage manufacturers and other relevant companies to launch products made from renewable raw materials sourced from[Read More…]
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Amcor to buy New Zealand-based Moda Systems for production-ready fresh protein packaging solution
To offer new option and choice in automated protein packaging Switzerland-headquartered Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New Zealand-based Moda Systems, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, automated protein packaging machines. Moda Systems designs, assembles, and supports innovative, high-performance[Read More…]
Australia raises concern about chemicals in compostable food containers
To ensure the safe and sustainable use and disposal of compostable food packaging in Australia University of Queensland (UQ) researchers in Australia are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals. Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) said little is known about the substances used[Read More…]
Thailand offers innovative packaging for foods and beverages
Thailand’s FDA reinforces the quality of PCR PET plastic resins PTT Global Chemical Public Company (GC) and ALPLA Group have joined hands with customers and partners to innovate better for the world by creating packaging for food and beverages using 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET (PCR PET) plastic resins under the[Read More…]
Mars Wrigley China makes further progress in sustainable packaging innovation
Launches first package containing 100% rPET in a local chocolate brand – Cui Xiang Mi According to the 2022 Report on Chinese Consumers’ Recognition of rPET, issued by the China Food Information Center, 82% of respondents accepted the replacement of traditional plastics with rPET (recycled PET). Mars Wrigley China has taken a series[Read More…]