Equipment & packaging
Stakeholders must join forces to achieve circularity
A circular packaging economy depends on improvements in design, recovery infrastructure and regulatory changes. By Jorge Izquierdo
WPO and AIPIA to further collaborate on smart packaging
The WPO (World Packaging Organisation) and AIPIA (The Active & Intelligent Packaging Organisation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further their collaboration in sharing ideas on smart packaging and the science that underpins it.
Pack Expo Las Vegas Preview: Expecting Innovation
Touting the theme ‘Expect Innovation’, Pack Expo Las Vegas is set to take place 11-13 September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
PMMI releases revised safety standard
PMMI has released the newly approved American National Standard on the Safety of Packaging and Processing Machinery, ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2023.
Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging introduces the first ‘Diploma in Packaging Technology’
Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging has introduced the first ‘Diploma in Packaging Technology’ that aims to pave the way for the next generation of packaging professionals.
NKG and GrainPro collaborate on coffee bean liner recycling scheme
Coffee roasters and green buyers now have the option to participate in recycling GrainPro hermetic bags, TranSafeliners and other liners used in the chemical-free preservation of premium coffee beans.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Sponsored: Tecpacking – Your partner in pyramid teabag packaging excellence
When it comes to tea packaging, precision, efficiency, and quality are of utmost importance. That’s where Tecpacking comes in.
Pact Coffee’s new packaging funds the collection of ocean-bound plastic bottles
For every 1,000,000 bags created, the equivalent of 53,000 600ml plastic bottles will be collected from rivers in the Philippines and Indonesia by the ethical recycling programme, Plastic Bank.
JDE Peet’s is launching recyclable packaging across its soluble coffee lines
JDE Peet’s accelerates its sustainability agenda with a breakthrough paper pack for soluble coffee.
Compostable tea bags: a step towards sustainable brewing
As the demand for sustainable tea bags grows, a logical first step is the use of compostable bio-plastic materials such as PLA, but converting is not without its challenges. By Kathryn Brand
Tea-bagging tech answers the call of the modern era
The tea-bagging machinery sector had been slow to innovate but this is changing as manufacturers are stepping up to meet customer demands. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
GaeaStar debuts its zero waste clay coffee cups in the US
In an effort to break our dependency on single-use plastic, GaeaStar, has debuted its ultra-thin clay containers in the United States, with applications for café coffee cups.
Partners Coffee unveils new packaging across all product lines
Brooklyn-based coffee roaster, Partners Coffee, has launched its first packaging update since its rebrand from Toby’s Estate in 2019, featuring cream coloured bags with gold foil printing.
Bizzy Cold Brew unveils new craft-inspired branding and packaging
Bizzy Cold Brew’s rebrand showcases a fresh look and its commitment to quality and transparency.