Equipment & packaging
Pact Coffee’s new packaging funds the collection of ocean-bound plastic bottles
For every 1,000,000 bags created, the equivalent of 53,000 600ml plastic bottles will be collected from rivers in the Philippines and Indonesia by the ethical recycling programme, Plastic Bank.
JDE Peet’s is launching recyclable packaging across its soluble coffee lines
JDE Peet’s accelerates its sustainability agenda with a breakthrough paper pack for soluble coffee.
Compostable tea bags: a step towards sustainable brewing
As the demand for sustainable tea bags grows, a logical first step is the use of compostable bio-plastic materials such as PLA, but converting is not without its challenges. By Kathryn Brand
Tea-bagging tech answers the call of the modern era
The tea-bagging machinery sector had been slow to innovate but this is changing as manufacturers are stepping up to meet customer demands. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
GaeaStar debuts its zero waste clay coffee cups in the US
In an effort to break our dependency on single-use plastic, GaeaStar, has debuted its ultra-thin clay containers in the United States, with applications for café coffee cups.
Partners Coffee unveils new packaging across all product lines
Brooklyn-based coffee roaster, Partners Coffee, has launched its first packaging update since its rebrand from Toby’s Estate in 2019, featuring cream coloured bags with gold foil printing.
Bizzy Cold Brew unveils new craft-inspired branding and packaging
Bizzy Cold Brew’s rebrand showcases a fresh look and its commitment to quality and transparency.
World of Coffee Copenhagen is announced for 2024
World of Coffee Trade Show Travels to Copenhagen in 2024 alongside 2024 World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits and World Coffee Roasting Championships.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Regulatory
Amcor expands its paper packaging range to cater for instant coffee
Amcor has announced the expansion of its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications, such as instant coffee.
Lavazza opens Chicago training facility
Lavazza, the 127-year old Italian coffee company, opened its newest state of the art training facility on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL on 20 May.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Munson celebrates 200 years
2023 marks 200 years in business for Munson Machinery, from which the firm has grown into a major manufacturer of batch and continuous mixing, blending and size reduction equipment.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Syntegon reports solid fiscal 2022 results
Syntegon experienced stable business development in 2022, across its 37 sites in 20 countries, increasing both its order income and sales, despite the persistent challenges of the global supply chain crisis.
IMA Coffee launches the SYNKRO high-speed capsule filling and sealing machine
IMA Coffee unveils its new SYNKRO, high-speed capsule filling and sealing machine at Interpack.
The shift toward more sustainable packaging and a more circular packaging system continues
As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of packaging materials and consumer-packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers strive to reduce waste and emissions. A new study from PMMI and AMERIPEN finds that 75% of CPG companies continue to use plastic but are already using or are looking to use sustainable materials in their packaging.