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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ProAmpac and Sammi have partnered to introduce an eco-friendly, fibre-based packaging for sandwiches, enhancing freshness and sustainability in the grab-and-go market. This initiative, reflecting Sammi's dedication to reducing waste and ProAmpac's commitment to innovation, features the RAP Sandwich Wedge, a blend of modified atmosphere and fibre technology. "Sustainability lies at the heart of ProAmpac's business strategy," says Chad Murdock, with Joel Simpler of Sammi adding, "Customers love that Sammi Sandwiches...the packaging is what truly sets Sammi apart." This collaboration underscores the shift towards more sustainable packaging options in the food industry, offering a variety of sandwich options in eco-conscious packaging. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK to stay updated with industry trends. #reducewaste #consciousconsumer #nowaste #ecoliving #ecofriendlyliving #zerowasteliving #plasticfree #ecofriendly #reducereuserecycle #zerowaste #environmentallyfriendly #sustainablelifestyle #sustainableliving

📦 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 🥛 The Dairy Packaging Market is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for sustainable, innovative, and efficient solutions. As we delve into the latest trends, from eco-friendly materials to #smartpackaging technologies, it's clear that the industry is poised for significant growth. We uncover key insights and opportunities shaping the future of dairy packaging. Click the link below to get more information: https://lnkd.in/dEWswbcz #DairyPackaging #MarketTrends #PackagingTrends #FoodIndustry #PackagingSolutions

This article focuses on human foods but has some real implications for the pet food industry and canned vs. flexible packaging [thanks to my colleague Jennifer Mapes Christ for the initial post]

So this is interesting... and one of the reasons why there are big benefits to the interdisciplinary work that goes on between the staff working on The Freedonia Group's market leading packaging research and on Packaged Facts' forward-looking food and beverage analysis. You get both angles. For instance, we know that consumers value the convenience and long shelf life of canned food... and while there is a packaging sustainability story to tell, it's either not getting through or factors such as the value price point of many canned goods simply matter more at this point (only 20% say they buy canned goods because they are easy to recycle). https://lnkd.in/efJHBRph

Sustainability is a critical focus in the food packaging industry. With growing environmental concerns and regulatory demands, the industry is rapidly evolving. This document explores current trends in sustainable food packaging and provides insights into how companies, including MINJIA, are adapting to these changes. #GreenFuture #packaging #aluminum #metal #canning #petfoodmaker #canmaking #metallid #cannedfood #tincan #canmaker #Tin #cancovers #foodmanufacturing

Packaging to sweeten the deal! 🍫😊   Our Key Account Manager Michele Tamburello, who accompanied the packaging project for @kakaomischa, agrees. It's not just the cocoa beans that are characterised by high quality, but also our packaging, as the selected ‘Crush Cacao’ cardboard material consists of up to 15% cocoa bean shells that would otherwise end up as waste. This makes the packaging not only a real eye-catcher, but also innovative and sustainable. 👀🌱   ‘In the interests of sustainability, we also dispensed with the usual PE coating,’ explains Michele Tamburello. Instead, we use a sustainable coating that also fulfils the strict hygiene regulations for direct contact with food. 🤗   #karlknauer #karlknauerkg #impressivelydifferent #packaging #promotionalproducts #giftpackaging #machineengineering #innovation #sustainability #packaging #manufacturer #packagingexpert #kinzigtal #blackforest #cocoa #kakaomischa #project #cocoabeans #sustainable #eye-catcher #innovative

PEF, new partnership with Albert Heijn supermarkets for the alternative material for food #packaging with environmental credentials. Albert Heijn, one the biggest supermarket chains in Europe, part of the Ahold Delhaize group (€90B revenues and 400.000 employees), is partnering with Avantium, a chemical technology company focused on renewables, to launch the world's first #PEF packaging for supermarket products. What is PEF? PEF, known as polyethylene furanoate, is a plant-based, #circular material that is nontoxic. Unlike the current high-performance materials for food and beverage items, like PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEF possesses stronger properties such as biodegrading at a faster rate and withstanding higher temperatures (glass transition temperature). It also extends the shelf life of food and beverages, therefore helping to reduce food waste. To enable scale-up, Avantium is constructing the first commercial plant for furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a building block for PEF, with production starting this year, at Chemie Park Delfzijl in the Netherlands. The plant will have a capacity of up to 5,000 tonnes annually and will produce FDCA from sugars with its patented YXY technology. Marit van Egmond (photo), CEO of Albert Heijn, comments: "Albert Heijn wants to pass on a liveable earth to future generations. To make that possible, one of our goals is to make packaging more sustainable. Besides packaging reduction, recyclability and reuse, fossil-free materials are high on our wish list." PEF is about to move forward from being a promising lab-material to being an industrial reality, able to offer biodegradability, extended shelf life, and reduction of food waste. Every step that increases our #sustainability choices is something to celebrate.   Drone-video shows plant construction progress as of March 20th, 2024.  https://lnkd.in/dStrCYcX Tom van Aken

🎉 We're excited to announce the latest addition to our sustainable food packaging lineup at Novorise! 🎉 Introducing Notpla , the future of eco-friendly food packaging and catering disposables. They're proving that convenience doesn't have to come at the expense of the planet. 🌱🍽️ With Notpla's unique seaweed coating, businesses can ditch harmful single-use plastics while maintaining the functionality and convenience they know and love. Their range of innovative, plastic-free products are not only eco-friendly but also sleek and high-performing. At Novorise, we're committed to providing top-quality, sustainable food packaging items that help businesses reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on quality. It's time to bid farewell to plastic packaging and embrace a greener, more responsible way of doing business — one that your customers will appreciate. Whether you're a restaurant, café, or any business looking to make a positive impact on the planet, Notpla is the solution for you. Get ready to elevate your brand and delight your customers with Notpla's cutting-edge, seaweed-based alternatives. This marks just the beginning of our journey towards a more sustainable world. 🌍 Join us in making a difference. Experience the power of Novorise and Notpla today! 💚 #Sustainability #PlasticFree #FoodPackaging #Partnership

🎉 Kudos to MasterFoods for Innovation! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gxqXrcPX I was thrilled to read about MasterFoods trialing new paper-based packaging for their products – a bold move demonstrating their commitment to reducing single-use plastics. 👏 Innovation like this is essential as we navigate the complex path to a more sustainable future. That said, while the shift to paper-based solutions is commendable, I can’t help but raise a potential concern: What happens to the tomato sauce residue in the paper recycling stream? 🍅🧴 Paper recycling facilities are often not equipped to handle food contamination, and the presence of residues can compromise the recyclability of the material. This raises a larger question about whether such solutions inadvertently shift environmental burdens from one stream to another. We’re eager to learn more from this trial, as the insights gained will no doubt shape the future of how single-use foodservice items are recovered and recycled. Understanding these real-world outcomes is key to ensuring that innovations in fiber based packaging deliver the intended environmental benefits. 🌍 I’d love to hear others' thoughts: 👉 Are there emerging solutions to address food contamination in paper recycling? Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging, but also ensure we’re asking the hard questions. 🌍💡 #Sustainability #PackagingInnovation #CircularEconomy #RecyclingChallenges

🌟 Interactive Post Alert: 🌟 Can food packaging trays be manufactured from 100% recycled PET derived exclusively from trays? 🤔 What do you think? Comment below! With the expertise of our kp team, the answer is YES! We're thrilled to announce our recent breakthrough: food packaging trays made entirely from rPET sourced from trays. In a market-first innovation, our kp Tray2Tray® programme is closing the loop by creating food packaging trays composed entirely of recycled tray material. Want to know more about this exciting step forward in sustainable food packaging? Click the link to learn about the next era of food packaging manufacturing: https://ow.ly/KjB550TmM3O #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #FoodPackaging