From paperization to promotional messaging: How are plant-based milk brands differentiating?
We speak to two leading packaging manufacturers about the materials, formats and branding choices that plant-based milk manufacturers are eyeing in 2024.
Smart packaging
'A disruptive solution': A closer look at Tetra Pak’s aseptic carton with paper-based barrier
From recyclability to carbon footprint and shelf life, we find out more about the properties of Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf, Tetra Pak’s new aseptic carton with a paper-based barrier.
‘No compromise on quality or sustainability’: Amcor opens up on developing recycle-ready packaging for soft cheese
We chat with Amcor’s Laura Delapeyronnie and Fromagerie Milleret’s Chloe Petit on how the two companies partnered to develop a paper-based soft cheese packaging solution that can be processed in existing paper streams.
Amcor teams up with Fromagerie Milleret to release recyclable packaging for soft cheese
The new packaging uses Amcor’s proprietary ‘breathable’ material and is fully recyclable in existing paper streams.
‘It will strengthen and broaden our portfolio': SIG poised to innovate ‘faster and better’ at new Packaging Development Center
The packaging solutions provider says the €10m/$10.8m facility will strengthen the company’s ability to optimize, test and qualify new packaging structures, paving the way for developing more sustainable packaging options for the food and beverage...
‘Innovating the entire approach to cheese waxing’: How the first fossil-free cheese wax took shape
Danish packaging and ingredient specialist Procudan tells DairyReporter how a close collaboration with academics and dairy companies led to the launch of what’s considered the first cheese wax made entirely from natural materials that also matches the...
Breaking the recycling barrier: Mono-material packaging suitable for ‘any cheese’ launches
Packaging multinational Mondi has partnered with Swedish dairy co-op Skånemejerier to launch new mono-material packaging that's easy to sort and recycle.
Packaging and processing innovation: Saputo’s grated cheese packaging, Ocado’s digital deposit return scheme win gongs
A 'world-first' industry scheme that rewarded consumers for recycling their used milk bottles, and a new recyclable packaging for grated cheese developed by Amcor were among the dairy industry innovations recognized at the UK Packaging Awards 2023.
Sustainable grocer ditches glass for returnable plastic milk bottles
British online grocer Abel & Cole says it has created the UK’s first environmentally-friendly refillable plastic milk bottle in order to reduce carbon emissions from logistics.
SIG to increase paper content in F&B cartons to 90% by 2030
The move would ensure aseptic cartons can be recycled in the same pulping process as waste paper.
‘Valid alternative’: Could dry-molded fiber containers spell the end of plastic milk bottles?
DMF is recyclable, less energy-intensive to produce, and has already been utilized as an alternative to single-use plastics. But the material had never been used in beverage packaging – until now.
Packaging Special: How Tetra Pak, SIG and Amcor are pushing the frontiers of innovation
We speak to three of the biggest packaging manufacturers to find out what each is doing to improve recycling rates for mainstream packaging solutions like beverage cartons and plastic films. “As an industry, we have the ambition to achieve a 90%...
Raslysation: Meet the technology that could replace pasteurization
The non-thermal treatment method uses UV light to eliminate harmful bacteria from liquids while keeping nutrients, flavors and colors intact.
Listeria monocytogenes: Prinova to unveil natural preservative that halts bacterial growth
The plant-based, neutral-tasting preservative is suitable for clean-label formulations as it harnesses the functionality of natural ingredients that are typically used in nutritional supplements.
Plant-based Babybel lands on Canadian supermarket shelves as Bel Canada bets on ‘sustainable innovation’
The cheesemaker has released the green wax-coated alternative of its iconic snacking cheese in Canada, where a growing number of consumers are turning to dairy alternatives.
Kerry delivers cost-effective replacement for in-demand carob gum
The alternative costs up to 50% less than the real thing but delivers the functional benefits that ice cream makers have come to expect from the sought-after natural stabilizer.
It's a wrap: Label maker aims to solve dairy's recycling woes with novel shrink sleeve
Brook + Whittle has launched a novel type of recyclable shrink sleeve that provides opacity, allowing manufacturers to switch to more widely-recyclable plastic packaging without fear of light oxidation.
No whey! New active packaging can keep cheese fresh for longer
Embedding whey-derived antifungal ingredients into cheese packaging can enhance the dairy product's shelf life by up to 50%, research finds.
Goodbye green: Aldi and Müller push for clear milk tops in recycling trial
The supermarket chain will swap green caps with clear ones in select UK stores in a trial that aims to make fresh milk plastic bottles easier to recycle.
How Yili is targeting the ‘low-carbon consumption’ trend: From ‘no ink’ packaging to China’s first carbon neutral yogurt
Earlier this year, Chinese dairy giant Yili set out its ambition for a carbon neutral future. The company is leveraging innovation to build more sustainable production processes and products. Here’s how.
Counterfeit cheese: Digital label designed to crumble fake Parmigiano Reggiano market
A cheese mark made from casein, integrated with a silicon microchip, has been developed to help the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium guarantee the authenticity of producers’ products.
Innovation, added-value help offset inflation threats in dairy – but what do consumers want?
Dairy innovation that delivers added-value is becoming increasingly important as inflation rises and shoppers look to justify higher prices for products across the board – including for staples, such as dairy, that previously may taken for granted their...
How dairy brands can gain a competitive edge by reducing time to market
With so many dairy products vying for attention, retail competition is high, and standing out on-shelf can be difficult.
Intelligent and active labels could revolutionize food communication
Consumers could have a direct line to food producers through the use of ‘smart labeling,’ which would increase trust, according to new research.
Paccor looks to boost recycle rates with digital barcode technology
Packaging company Paccor has introduced plastic packaging solutions with digital identification provided by Digimarc Corporation.
FRISO first brand in Singapore to enable formula milk tracking
FRISO, a brand of Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina, has launched FRISO TrackEasy in Singapore, an industry-first smart packaging innovation that enables parents to experience the journey of FRISO's formula milk, starting from farms to Singapore.
Dairy Dialog podcast 100: Tetra Pak, Mettler-Toledo, Givaudan, Arla Foods Ingredients
For our 100th episode of the Dairy Dialog podcast, we have four guests.
Nature One Dairy to use YPB Connect in SE Asia expansion
Australian product authentication and consumer engagement solutions provider YPB Group Limited has announced Nature One Dairy has confirmed the expanded usage of YPB’s Connect codes in its regional expansion through SE Asia.
Pack Expo launches online event as show canceled for first time
PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has canceled its in-person Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Chicago this year.
DW Reusables launches Shellbee tray
DW Reusables, worldwide leader in Reusable and returnable packaging manufacturer DW Reusables has launched Shellbee, a reusable tray.
SIG launches QR code marketing inside closures
SIG is extending its range of PAC.ENGAGE QR code solutions into closures with the launch of ‘One Cap, One Code’ for one-to-one online marketing opportunities.
Dairy Dialog podcast 91: Norseland, EcoTensil, Re:THINK Ice Cream, General Mills
This week we have another long Dairy Dialog podcast, with four guests: Lisa Harrison, senior brand manager at Norseland in the UK; and three interviews from the US, EcoTensil creator and CEO, Peggy Cross; George Haymaker III, founder of Re:THINK Ice...
New lids for The Collective yogurt
UK pre-cut lids manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group) has produced a differentiated lidding solution for yogurt brand, The Collective.
Dairy Dialog podcast 84: Tetra Pak, Hälsa Foods, IFT, YPACK
On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, our guests are Jan Lindqvist, food technologist at Tetra Pak; Hälsa’s CEO, Mika Manninen; Thomas Burke, food safety scientist at the Institute of Food Technologists; and Dr José María Lagarón, YPACK project coordinator.
New Production Interface minimizes case and pallet labeling downtime and rework
Switzerland-headquartered Markem-Imaje has launched its 2200 Production Interface to reduce the risk of rework and recalls by minimizing the scope for operator error.
Clover Sonoma debuts fully renewable plant-based milk carton
California-based dairy Clover Sonoma is making sustainability strides with the launch of a new milk carton made entirely from plant materials. It’s one of the first of its kind in the US and will hit shelves this summer.
Muller Technology debuts flexible M-Line robot
A new automation line for thin-wall packaging is available now from Muller Technology. It accommodates multiple mold types and pitches and multiple cavitation for rigid containers.
Horizon Organic shoots for a carbon positive supply chain by 2025
Following the example of its parent company Danone North America, Horizon Organic has announced a commitment to making its full supply chain carbon positive in the next five years. It will start with a $15m farmer investment.
El Ordeño applies blockchain in its TRÜ milk products
Ecuadorian milk producer El Ordeño teamed with IBM Food Trust to introduce blockchain technology for traceability in its TRÜ milk portfolio.
Kezzler talks food safety at GFSI, from potatoes to baby formula
More than six billion global products use Kezzler’s secure, traceable codes to support authentication and transparency. It believes the food industry is responsible for utilizing technology to keep supply chains safe.
Dairy Dialog podcast 71: Froneri’s RØAR, PreScouter and Danone
On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, we have three interviews. We talk to David Boulanger, senior vice president, operations, Danone Specialized Nutrition; Ryan LaRanger, project architect, PreScouter; and Alicia Munday, global marketing manager, Froneri.
Making baby formula transparent with Danone’s Track & Connect
Packaging with QR codes and a new digital platform make up Danone’s Track & Connect service for baby formula products. It is available in China, with launches in France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand soon.
AIPIA cancels China Summit amid concerns over Coronavirus
AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association has announced it is postponing its China Summit, due to be held in Shanghai in April, due to concerns about Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China and many other regions.
Languiru expanding with SIG
Brazilian dairy producer Languiru Cooperative has reaffirmed its ongoing partnership with SIG with the commissioning of another filling line from SIG.
Stora Enso to build €9m pilot plant for bio-based plastic packaging
Stora Enso will build a €9m pilot facility to produce bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, with construction starting in the second half of 2020, with operations beginning in Q1 2021.
Avery Dennison: ‘We believe in a future where every physical item will have a unique digital identity’
Avery Dennison Corporation is to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID Inlay) Division, for €225m, closing in the next few months.
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FrieslandCampina to expand Kezzler’s TrackEasy across a further 25 countries
Dairy Dialog podcast 59: Tetra Pak, DSM and Cheese Journeys
This week’s Dairy Dialog podcast features three guests on different subjects in the dairy industry.
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NanoPack’s Active Food Packaging extends yellow cheese shelf life by up to 50%
NanoPack has revealed the results of its EU-funded project on Active Food Packaging to extend the shelf life of yellow cheese, bread, and cherries.
Uflex launches 3D effect ‘Asepto Eye’ aseptic packaging for beverages
Uflex Ltd has launched ‘Asepto Eye’ for beverages, to give aseptic packaging a 'stylish revival’.