The UCO came from Intersnack ANZ in New South Wales where it had been used to cook some of Australia’s favorite snacks like Kettle Chips, CC’s, Natural Chip Company, Thins and Cheezels. Impurities were removed from the UCO before it was delivered to the Geelong Refinery for processing.
I enjoy discovering new voices in packaging, and Saloni Doshi, CEO of EcoEnclose, stands out. She recently shared insights on 2025 Sustainable Packaging Trends, which could guide our reporting and align with recent Packaging Strategies coverage.
From alternative wine packaging to more efficient ways to print expiration dates on beer bottles, 2024 displayed the enterprising spirit of companies determined to push the envelope on sustainable beer, wine and spirits packaging.
In 2024, innovations in packaging included Archer Roose and ecoSIP's wine solutions, Four Peaks Brewing's adoption of LEIBINGER's printing tech, and McLaren Packaging's recycling of spirit presentation tubes.
Report calls for cohesive national policies to advance circularity, including standardized recycling definitions, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, and updated recycling data.
Surdry North America CEO Julian Stauffer explains the key differences between Surdry’s batch retorts and its Continuous Sterilizer. Learn about the unique advantages of each system and how they can impact production, energy efficiency and profitability.
Company is offering brands the opportunity to take one of their real label applications that currently uses hot or cold foil embellishments and provide the details to ACTEGA for a complimentary, streamlined Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). ACTEGA will also recreate the brand owner's current artwork label and, where traditional metallization is used, substitute it with ECOLEAF.
The company’s unique containers could save over 80% on upcoming EPR taxes. Their lightweight design cuts transportation costs, making them ideal for wine samples and by-the-glass programs in restaurants and pubs, all while preserving the quality of the wine.
FLSmidth will be the largest customer of the new plant, which will serve as a comprehensive hub for the company’s warehousing and packaging needs, including dangerous-goods-certified solutions.
Wynn Petfood is now packing its entire product portfolio of premium pet food blends (that are mixed with water at home) and practical snacks for dogs 100% in paper.