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Superfos innovations in 2009

Superfos innovations in 2009

In spite of the financial crisis, Superfos will keep on developing new product solutions and remains optimistic about the year ahead.

New brand

New brand

The soft drink "Key", produced by Rhodius Mineralquellen, is a healthy innovation on the German drinks market.

OK to compost label for Huhtamaki cutlery: Evolving according to nature

OK to compost label for Huhtamaki cutlery: Evolving according to nature

Huhtamaki has received certification from the Belgian authority AIB Vincotte for its cutlery made of Mater-Bi. The certification verifies that in accordance with the European norm EN13432, the cutlery turns into compost in 90 days when correctly treated in industrial composting facilities.

Packaging seeks to reduce waste

Packaging seeks to reduce waste

The UK Government Association issued a report criticising the supermarkets’ record on packaging, stating that ‘excessive’ use of food packaging is undermining householders’ efforts to recycle and is adding to council tax bills. However, without a pack to protect goods, more waste is generated due to damage and spoilage.

Summary of Upakovka/Upak Italia 2009

Summary of Upakovka/Upak Italia 2009

Upakovka/Upak Italia: Even in hard times, the Russian packaging market offers a wealth of opportunities. Moscow trade fair records high levels of visitor interest and satisfied international exhibitor companies.

New barrier designs for wide-neck jars

New barrier designs for wide-neck jars

New monolayer and multilayer designs for hot-fill barrier packaging have been developed for oxygen-sensitive foods such as pasta sauces, salsas, and fruit.

Global availability of Tetra Gemina Aseptic

Global availability of Tetra Gemina Aseptic

Tetra Pak today announced the global availability of Tetra Gemina™ Aseptic, the world's first roll-fed gable top shaped package with full aseptic performance for the packaging of both juice and milk-based products.

Rapid collapse of prices for steel products

Rapid collapse of prices for steel products

In summer last year the manufacturers of tin plate packaging and closures still faced drastic rises in the price of supply materials. Then the December motto ran: feedstock prices for sheet steel packaging no longer follow spot market prices. The result is great insecurity amongst steel processing companies and their industrial buyers.