NEWS | Industry Updates Huhtamaki launches innovative, bio-based recyclable packaging solution


This is thought to be a significant breakthrough in delivering a sustainable solution for consumers which combines Huhtamaki’s proprietary water-based barrier coating with SFI-certified paperboard and results in the entire package being made with 95% renewable bio-based material. This enables the ice cream containers and lids to be recycled along with other paper products such as folded carton packaging. “Our paper-based technology and barrier solutions are the key


differentiators in ICON ice cream packaging. The technology allows ice cream packaging to enter the existing North American recycling stream more easily,” explains Ann O’Hara, President of Huhtamaki North America. “ICON packaging uses capabilities from the Huhtamaki’s


Huhtamaki, the global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has launched ICON packaging, said to be a breakthrough paper technology, initially for use for ice cream containers and lids, which enables recycling in communities with paper product recycling programs across the United States.


Steve Collins to retire


At the end of December this year, Steve Collins, membership services manager of the Vending and Automated Retail Association (AVA) will be retiring from the AVA – after 23 years, over 2,000 audits, thousands of miles, a few AVEXes and several chief executives.


AVA chief executive, David Llewellyn said: “Starting as quality


co-ordinator in 1999, Steve has made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the AVA. Always the steady hand and friendly face, his knowledge and support will be greatly missed by all of us here at the AVA office, the Board and, of course, our members. “We wish him well with his retirement plans – and grandchild


sitting duties! “We are looking for a replacement in the role of membership services manager and will be advertising the position soon.


Connected Packaging solutions, with a QR code integrated into the packaging design which directs consumers to the ICON landing page, to help inform and increase understanding on the sustainability benefits of ICON® packaging. This includes how we use responsibly sourced paper board, design packaging for circularity, harness ground-breaking technology, and take practical steps to ensure that we regenerate value through recycling,” says Kevin Gunning, senior vice president - consumer goods, Huhtamaki North America.


ITL celebrates 30-year milestone


Innovative Technology, the award-winning provider of cash handling equipment and AI-powered biometric solutions, is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Commenting on the company’s milestone, founder and chairman David Bellis MBE said: “Over the past 30 years, ITL has flourished, and we have established ourselves as a leading provider of cash handling equipment enabling customers to automate cash payments throughout the world; manufacturing multi-coin hoppers, banknote validators and recyclers that handle millions of transactions every day. This desire to continually innovate has led to the development of our biometric solutions division which allows customers to easily add age estimation and access control functionality to existing equipment or premises. We now have over 350 staff and numerous office locations worldwide plus a global network of Trading Partners – not a bad result from humble beginnings working out of my conservatory!” Innovative Technology has received five Queen’s Awards during its history, along with other accreditations from organisations such as The London Stock Exchange and Investors in People. Its solutions which automate transactions and verify individuals are utilised in many industries including gaming, amusement, vending, retail and kiosk.


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