Mondi and Unilever serve up aluminium-free paper-based packaging for Colman’s Meal Makers

• Mondi and Unilever have jointly developed a recyclable, paper-based packaging solution for Unilever's Colman's brand to reduce the amount of plastic and aluminium used • Colman's Meal Makers will now be protected with aluminium-free paper-based packets that ensure high barrier protection • Mondi's EcoSolutions approach supports Unilever in its sustainability goal to halve the amount of plastic used in its packaging

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SÜDPACK virtual exhibition stand launches at the end of June

Open non-stop, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for customers and interested parties – with its first own virtual exhibition stand, industry leader SÜDPACK is breaking new ground in customer communication. Far from the now familiar corona restrictions and conventional business hours, the film manufacturer is presenting its latest product developments and sharing information about the broad portfolio from its sustainability roadmap.

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Appetizingly packaged snacks

Product launch: F 286 thermoforming packaging machine

With its F 286 thermoforming packaging machine, MULTIVAC is launching a new model, which is particularly suitable for producing vacuum and MAP packs for snack products. The main features of the new machine are its high level of flexibility, efficiency and pack quality, as well as its excellent price-performance ratio, and the machine is available for ordering with immediate effect.

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New Tray Sealer Offers Greater Speed and Flexibility

Ishida Europe has extended its range of QX Flex tray sealers with the launch of a new model that meets market demands for a compact, high performance model that maximises output, capacity and flexibility for medium to high volume production lines.

Ishida’s ongoing investment in its tray sealing portfolio is driven by the continuing global demand for shelf-life extension to reduce food waste and to provide quality assurance for the consumer while also ensuring minimal impact from packaging materials.

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Latest trends in warehousing & automation revealed in free industry webinar

Expert speakers from the world of automated warehousing and logistics will present during a live webinar developed specifically for automation specialists, suppliers and partners.

The event, set to take place on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 10-11.30am BST, will discuss the latest hardware and software technological advances that are supporting the creation of faster, more secure and dynamic supply chains for the retail sector. 

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Global poultry industry: improving local industry performance and shifting trade flows

The outlook for the global poultry industry keeps improving. Price inflation can be expected for the second half of this year, and global trade is also shifting – with less focus on China and the Middle East, and more focus toward northeast Asia and Europe.

Rabobank’s latest poultry report indicates the outlook for the global poultry industry continues to improve, especially for locally focused industries.

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Evonik proves ecological advantages of its feeding solutions for swine and poultry

• Comparative life cycle assessment certified by TÜV Rheinland in 2021 • Modern feeding concepts based on amino acids reduce acidification, eutrophication and nitrogen-based emissions • Option to use regional raw materials with a lower environmental footprint

A comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) by Evonik has further demonstrated the ecological advantages of using its feed amino acids and feeding concepts compared with common animal nutrition practices.

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Tyson Foods Voluntarily Recalls Frozen, Fully Cooked Chicken

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), is voluntarily recalling approximately 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken. Tyson has been working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on this recall, and while there is no conclusive evidence that the products were contaminated at the time of shipment, the voluntary recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution.

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