Items Tagged with 'molded fiber'

In this column, Palouse Fiber Packaging makes the case that while the federal government’s stance on sustainability may ebb and flow with each administration, corporate demand for eco-friendly packaging materials and collaborative suppliers will persist.

W-Cycle will supply Melhoramentos Latin America with its proprietary food-grade packaging formula and consulting services. Melhoramentos will also incorporate their own high-performance cellulose fibers sourced from their extensive renewable forestry operations.

For the convenience and ease of use blister packaging provides consumers, the creation of such packaging isn’t as simple. From developing appropriate machinery to sourcing the right materials, blister packaging brings a variety of challenges that suppliers are constantly trying to mitigate.

In this interview, Palouse Fiber Packaging CEO Kyler Lovgren explains how molded fiber could help businesses remain compliant as a patchwork of state-level packaging regulations crop up.

The facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging technology.

First announced in May, the project progressed at a remarkable speed, demonstrating the versatility and efficiency of PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology, which brings to life bespoke, deep-drawn designs with a premium feel.

Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl bottle trial in the on-trade.

The partnership aims to facilitate the industrialization of complex products such as coffee capsules and blister packaging.

The Bottle Collective was launched in February 2023 as a fiber-based alternative to plastic bottle packaging. The introduction of fiber-based caps to complement the bottles is a significant step for the initiative. 

Dart has become a PulPac licensee and is installing the first Dry Molded Fiber production line of its kind in North America: the PulPac Scala.