Equipment & packaging
Nestlé pilots reusable and refillable coffee dispensers
Nestlé is piloting reusable and refillable dispensers for soluble coffee as part of its efforts to reduce single-use packaging.
Nespresso launches new coffee capsules using 80% recycled aluminium
The first coffee to be introduced in Nespresso’s new aluminium capsule packaging is the brand’s Original Line Master Origin Colombia.
Probat Inc moves to expanded new facility
With over 110,000 square feet, Probat’s new facility is more than double the size of the company’s previous location, and will allow for the continued growth of Probat in North America.
Bühler continues interpack plans with virtual trade show
Though this year’s interpack event is postponed, Bühler is inviting customers to join its virtual trade show from 11-15 May 2020.
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Nestlé co-funds sustainable packaging research at EPFL
Nestlé will co-fund breakthrough research at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a joint initiative with SIG, Logitech and other partners, to tackle environmental challenges associated with plastic waste.
New disposable recycled coffee cup could save 200 million trees per year
A new study has revealed that the world’s first recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, the British-made Frugal Cup, has a carbon footprint up to 60% lower and a water footprint up to 74% lower than conventional and compostable cups.
200 Degrees Coffee donates PPE materials to NHS staff
200 Degrees Coffee and members of the public have donated acetate to the Queens Medical Centre hospital (QMC) in Nottingham, UK, to help alleviate the shortage of protective visors for front-line NHS staff during the pandemic.
Lost Sheep Coffee makes packaging fully recyclable
Lost Sheep Coffee has announced it will now be supplying all its foodservice, hospitality and retail customers with whole and ground coffee beans in fully recyclable bags and boxes.
TC Transcontinental Packaging issues Covid-19 response
The president of TC Transcontinental Packaging has issued a statement in response to the company’s continued contribution to the maintenance of essential services during the global Covid-19 pandemic.
TC Transcontinental Packaging partners with TME SpA to deliver flexible packaging solutions for coffee industry
TC Transcontinental Packaging has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with TME SpA coffee packaging equipment solutions, a leading manufacturer of single dose, modified atmosphere and vacuum packaging lines.
TC Transcontinental creates Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging
TC Transcontinental has announced the creation of a Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging.
Lyons Coffee unveils new portfolio
UK-based Lyons Coffee is unveiling a new portfolio in spring 2020, featuring bold designs and blend names which have been created to tell the story of the brand’s heritage.
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Syntegon supports CEFLEX initiative on flexible packaging
Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) and partners have developed dedicated ‘Designing for a Circular Economy Guidelines’ for flexible packaging, assisted by Ceflex.
Blue Goose offer chemical-free decaf coffee pods
Blue Goose are now offering compostable Nespresso capsules filled with 100% chemical-free, organic coffee, to help coffee lovers enjoy decaf without compromising on taste or quality.
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