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SIG InnoVentures and Optima Become Shareholders of PulPac

May 5, 2025

This strategic investment broadens PulPac’s existing group of investors and underscores the confidence both SIG InnoVentures and Optima have in PulPac and its Dry Molded Fiber technology.


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Corn Next Touts Patented CornNext-17 as Biodegradable Packaging Solution

January 28, 2025

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.


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Bioplastics: Preparing for the Long Road Ahead

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January 24, 2025

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.


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TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging

July 26, 2023

As concern over plastic waste soars, more than 70% of U.S. poll respondents report that they are willing to pay premiums for alternative packaging, especially for food.


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The PACK EDGE | Episode 4

Unpacking Cutting Edge Trends in Packaging & Processing
September 21, 2022

In this episode our experts discuss ways to overcome uncertainty and keep lines running despite ongoing challenges.


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Cullen Unveils Fully Recyclable Fiber Bottle as Alternative to Single-Use Plastic

September 8, 2022

Cullen launches shelf-ready product that turns 270 million FMCG plastic packages into a 100% sustainable solution at commercial scale.


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Cortec Announces Recyclable EcoShield Heat Sealable Paper

August 1, 2022

EcoShield Heat Sealable Paper is a packaging product coated with a water-based heat sealable adhesive coating.


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SOFi Paper Products Unveils the SOFi Cold Cup, the First Biodegradable Cup to Eliminate a Lid

July 28, 2022

The SOFi Cold Cup is a plastic-free, bio-plastic-free cup that decomposes naturally within 180 days.


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Lieb Cellars Partners with Rapak for Bag-in-Box Solution for Premium Wines

November 24, 2021

Yes, premium red wine can be packaged in alternative packaging formats like flexible bag-in-box, cans, and even kegs.


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Orange-Peel-Based Food Packaging Developed by Student

Orange-Peel-Based Food Packaging Developed by Student

June 17, 2019

Bio-Peel, a new material unveiled by a Brunel University London student, blends waste orange peels with a mixture of other biodegradable products to create a new packaging material that’s strong, malleable and environmentally friendly.


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