British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has secured the first customer for its paper bottle machine, which makes the Frugal Bottle – the world’s first and only commercially available wine, spirits and olive oil bottle made from recycled paper. Canadian packaging firm KinsBrae Packaging has agreed a deal to buy the first Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine – called FBAM-1 and install it in Canada. Canada is already selling wine in the Frugal Bottle through its LCBO stores

With the official launch of Greatview Planet, Greatview is responding to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions for liquid dairy and non-carbonated beverages. Made primarily from FSC certified paperboard, the aseptic packaging material has sustainability at its heart by using natural feedstock from sustainably managed forests and other controlled sources. To protect the product inside, the cartons are laminated with polymers. Greatview Planet increases the sha

Smurfit Kappa’s eFlower portfolio is helping customers to capitalise on the growth in demand for e-commerce flower orders which emerged during the pandemic. The customisable portfolio includes nine sustainable packaging solutions ideal for shipping bouquets and potted plants. One of the eFlower portfolio’s stand out products is the Wow Bloom Box which creates a positive unboxing experience, alongside increased brand perception, making it an ideal e-commerce solution for onlin

Graphic Packaging International has enhanced its range of sustainable multipack packaging for the beverage industry. In line with its commitment to ongoing product innovation in support of a more circular economy, the business has launched EnviroClip – a minimal material, paperboard alternative to plastic rings and shrink film for standard beverage cans. ‘EnviroClip enables beverage companies to significantly increase sustainability by replacing plastic packaging for can mult

Recyclable packaging solutions are increasingly in demand. However, due to a complex requirement profile, flexible food packaging often consists of combinations of different films and is, therefore, difficult to recycle. That is where hubergroup Print Solutions’ new Hydro-Lac GA oxygen barrier coating comes in. It protects the packaged food from oxygen and thus enables mono-material packaging. Consequently, it is easier to recycle and can be returned to the material cycle. ‘C

Mondi and Henkel are helping consumers to wash dishes more sustainably by creating a completely new reuse packaging concept. The two companies worked together on a packaging solution for Henkel’s hand dishwashing products that allows refilling plastic bottles from flexible pouches. This supports Henkel’s sustainability targets of making 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable and reducing 50% of fossil based virgin plastic by 2025. Since January, consumers can purchase a

Parkside has added an innovative pack design to its sustainable packaging portfolio after a collaboration with health food wholesaler, Mintons. The new compostable pack created by the Yorkshire company for Mintons’ range of healthy foods will replace the brand’s previously non recyclable plastic packaging for its range of pulses, beans, cereals, and dried fruits. Incorporating improved oxygen barrier performance, the packaging will also further extend the shelf life of the go

Premium Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has secured a nationwide listing with Sainsbury’s and launched into 336 stores nationwide. The listing will showcase the brand’s new visual identity and more sustainable packaging through 4 x 330 ml packs and 660 ml bottles of Cerveza Lager. The new sustainability measures adopted include a 12% reduction in bottle glass, thereby preventing almost 10,000 tonnes of waste during the production process each year, as well as the use of F

Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has revealed details of its new collaboration with tea company, Bird & Blend. The sustainability focused project sees the creation of a new range of innovative compostable packaging for Bird & Blend's range of loose tea. The eco friendly packaging, designed and developed by Parkside, uplifts the sustainability credentials of Bird & Blend's diverse array of award winning loose tea products. Operations director at Bird & Blend, Matt Hendon

HexcelPack has introduced Hexcel’ope, an innovative, 100% paper based protective mailer. Developed as a cost effective and sustainable alternative to the traditional plastic bubble mailers commonly used throughout the e-commerce supply chain, Hexcel’ope is curbside recyclable and fully biodegradable. Lightweight, durable and easy to use, Hexcel’ope mailers are designed with the company’s proprietary slit paper technology for ultimate cushioning and maximum protection of produ

Stora Enso is extending its packaging offer with a new portfolio of bio based foams from wood. The products are fully recyclable and can be used for protective and thermal packaging. Lightweight wood foams address the need for climate friendly, renewable and circular cushioning materials in inner packaging. The offering consists of Fibrease by Stora Enso and Papira by Stora Enso. Both foams come with versatile technical and sustainability properties, and customers can select

BellaGiada, a new name in the market for the design and supply of highly innovative and exquisite packaging solutions for leading global brands, has recently created standout packaging for a limited edition single malt from renown Dublin based distiller, Pearse Lyons. Entitled the Liberties Lantern, the luxury pack is modelled on the actual Pearse Lyons’ distillery – the renovated St James’ Church and its signature glass spire, located in the centre of Dublin’s historic whisk

Parkside has expanded its presence in the hot beverage market after collaborating with the leading Isle of Wight coffee brand, The IOW Espresso Co. Made from bio based materials, the compostable packs provide excellent oxygen, aroma and moisture barrier performance that extend the shelf life of roast and ground coffee, as well as decaffeinated espresso shots, while maintaining optimum flavour. Dan Burgess of IOW Espresso commented, ‘An integral part of our business model is t

In a bid to play its part in combating climate change, The Great British Porridge Co has introduced fully recyclable packaging across its whole range. The new packaging, which launches across the range from this November has been produced using fully recyclable material after months of extensive trials. ‘As a business we are committed to sustainability and our porridge is handmade using only natural and ethically sourced ingredients, lovingly mixed with the best British whole

The boutique handmade chocolate company, Dirty Cow, has boosted its sustainability credentials after collaborating with Parkside to create a compostable pack for its range of innovative vegan and dairy free ‘messy’ chocolate bars. Dirty Cow launched its new sustainable packaging range with Sainsbury’s ‘taste of the future’ trial listing. The move represents the next step in the brand's sustainability journey, utilising a new pack specifically designed to provide a practical,

Priding itself on offering sustainable packaging and display solutions, Displaypak in Hull has recently started using Jetrix inks in its LXi8 LED-UV flatbed printer to produce packaging for Nestlé. Following extensive review and working closely with the Displaypak and Nestlé’s design agencies, the ink passed the strict stipulations to fulfil safety and sustainability requirements. This builds on the work that Nestlé has been focused on where it originally established the firs

pladis, the global snack company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, has been on a mission to substantially reduce its environmental impact by updating the packaging of various products to more ecological alternatives. This is part of the company’s sustainability agenda, which reflects its commitment to making all its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. Most recently, pladis has made steps forward to move toward more paper based solutions

Hashtag Organics says that trade finisher ACA will definitely be given the contract for the next new product it launches in its CBD (cannabis extract, a safe non-narcotic) spa treatments range. Emma O’Neil, managing director, said: ‘Our branding and our packaging has to be very high end to match our product. When we moved our CBD products from the pharmaceutical sector into the spa and high street bar markets we decided we needed outside professional design and we placed the

Community Playthings create quality wooden toys and furniture for nurseries and primary schools. They required quality presentation boxes to house their beautiful wooden toys and spoke with Denmore Press about what could be achieved. Denmore used a wood inspired material to reflect their brand and built a hinged lid over a paperboard box with a magnetic closure using Winter & Co's Napura Khepara Walnut, a thermoreactive board that looks like wood. They even gave the logo an e

CKB Carrier is the latest addition to Premier Paper’s extensive portfolio of graphic and carton board products. Produced by Stora Enso at the Imatra mill in Finland using 100% pure virgin fibre from responsibly managed forests, CKB Carrier is a strong, robust and sturdy unbleached multi-layered kraft board most commonly used in the production of food packaging, drinks packaging, bottle holders and more. Dave Arnold, Premier’s sales director for graphical and packaging boards,