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Growth Generated by Increased Production of Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging

2 March 2021
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The Promateris Group closes 2020 with EUR 23.7 million in consolidated sales, an increase of 39% compared to the previous year. The growth is largely generated by the increase in…Read more →

Utilising Redefined Seaweed in Biomaterials

26 February 2021
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Brightplus is happy to announce a partnership with an innovation leader of an algae-based ecosystem – Origin by Ocean. Both companies share a common vision of easing the climate burden…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa launches innovative punnet portfolio for fresh produce market

The portfolio features fully renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable punnet designs Smurfit Kappa is launching its innovative punnet portfolio in Europe. The “Safe&Green” portfolio is Smurfit Kappa’s paper-based, sustainable solution to…Read more →

GEKA’s sustainability work is rewarded

19 February 2021
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GEKA recognized for engaging with suppliers to promote eco-friendly practices! A commitment to using recycled and bio-based materials has contributed to a prestigious award from the CDP. For working closely…Read more →

Riverford replaces one million plastic bags with TIPA compostable packaging

19 February 2021
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Organic grocery box delivery service Riverford will replace 1.25 million plastic bags each year with home compostable alternatives supplied by TIPA.   The partnership is the latest step in Riverford’s bid to supply all its fresh fruit and vegetables…Read more →

Interview with Percy Dengler and Thomas Walther of Baumer hhs

19 February 2021
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Rethinking sustainability “Green gluing” or “sustainable gluing” currently are buzzwords in the packaging industry. But what does sustainability mean? Not all of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals or the Product…Read more →

Milliken Joins GO!PHA to Drive Adoption of Bio-based, Biodegradable PHA Polymers

12 February 2021
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Milliken & Company’s Chemical Division has joined the Global Organization for PHA (GO!PHA) to help address the technical and market development challenges related to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biodegradable biopolymers. Milliken will…Read more →

Cardbox Packaging awarded at WorldStar Packaging Award 2021

Cardbox Packaging is honoured to announce that the company has received an official pronouncement of winning the WorldStar Packaging Award 2021 in the Food category. The awarded packaging is Cuckoo…Read more →

New compostable packaging can double shelf-life of fresh produce

3 February 2021
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COMPOSTABLE packaging producer TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have partnered to offer fully compostable packaging that extends the shelf-life of fresh produce. The resulting laser microperforated compostable film provides…Read more →

Advances in Cellulose-based Food Packaging Material

29 January 2021
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VTT is testing Thermocell plastic film made of cellulose and fatty acids in the production of food packaging in cooperation with Arla Foods, Paulig, and Wipak. Thermocell plastic material, which…Read more →