On a mission to reduce plastic pollution and its climate effects, Blue Ocean Closures AB has developed a proprietary vaccum press forming technology and is producing fiber-based closures, recyclable as paper.
The product is being highlighted at Paris Packaging Week 2025, where it is a finalist in the event’s Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards.
The consolidation with Acorn East continues AE Global’s evolution from its beginnings as a small industrial packaging distributor to a comprehensive powerhouse in packaging design, manufacturing and distribution that meets global demand across all industries.
Variant A of CornNext-17 is suitable for products produced by extrusion molding, and Variant B is suitable for products produced by injection molding, including spoons, knives, forks, plates, and trays.
Aquapak’s John Williams shares what he views as some of the key challenges to bioplastics penetrating the packaging industry, and he offers some suggestions for facilitating the transition.