NEWS ROUND UP
Mettler-Toledo announces flow wrap applications webinar
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a global leader in product safety technologies, presents an upcoming webinar titled “4 Steps to Maximise Product Quality in Horizontal Flow Wrap Applications” on Wednesday, May 8th, featuring sessions at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GMT. The webinar addresses challenges faced by food manufacturers in horizontal flow wrap packaging, including evolving regulations and increased production demands. Navigating these challenges requires strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Hosted by Niall McRory, Global Key Account Manager at
Mettler-Toledo, the webinar delves into four key steps for optimising product quality in flow wrap applications, focusing on advanced inspection technologies tailored to high-speed snack production lines. McRory, with over 24 years of food safety experience, emphasises the importance of maintaining product quality and safety in fast-paced industries like snacks. Key discussion points include understanding production principles, implementing product inspection technologies throughout the flow wrap line, and examining raw and
Tony’s ‘Chocolate Scorecard’ receives top marks 5th year in a row
Tony’s Chocolonely, renowned for its ethical practices, earns top honours on the Chocolate Scorecard, an independent sustainability assessment in the chocolate industry, for the 5th consecutive year. Recognized with the Chocolate Scorecard’s Achievement Award for its consistent high scores and leadership in policy and practice, Tony’s commitment to eradicating exploitation in the cocoa industry is underscored. The Scorecard, developed by Be Slavery Free and Mighty Earth, evaluates brands based on ethical sourcing, sustainability, and labour practices, guiding consumers toward responsible chocolate choices. Tony’s impresses across various categories, achieving green scores in traceability,
living income, child labour, deforestation, and agroforestry, reflecting its adherence to the 5 Sourcing Principles. By paying a living income directly to farmers and promoting traceability, Tony’s tackles issues like child labour and deforestation effectively. While Tony’s chemical and pesticide management remains a concern, marked yellow due to its non-organic status, the brand limits chemical use in accordance with Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance standards. Despite Tony’s consistent
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packaged product inspection processes. Additionally, the webinar explores data management solutions such as PRODXTM for overseeing inspection processes and emphasises the significance of service offerings for equipment reliability. Registration for the
webinar is available to gain insights into maximising product quality in flow wrap applications, offering practical strategies and demonstrations to aid manufacturers in enhancing efficiency and compliance. Visit www.
mt.com/pi-flowwrap-webinar- pr to secure your place.
DS Smith unveils sustainable Easter packaging
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, collaborates with Filir d.o.o., a distributor of renowned confectionery products, to revamp packaging for the Easter product range. Traditional plastic packaging for Easter snacks and candies has been replaced with a 100% recyclable fibre- based solution. Designed to minimise waste and offer extended reuse potential, the innovative packaging features a locking system to ensure product integrity and a distinctive green- coloured design for brand differentiation. Corrugated cardboard handles add convenience, and DS Smith’s Circular Design Metrics assess sustainability across eight indicators, resulting in fully recyclable and reusable packaging.
Jasmina Cuković, Cluster Innovation Specialist at DS
Smith Packaging Croatia, highlights the project’s emphasis on creativity, functionality, and shelf appeal while addressing sustainability concerns. This initiative aligns with DS Smith’s Now & Next sustainability strategy, aiming to remove 1 billion pieces of plastic from European shelves by 2025. Research commissioned by DS Smith underscores the potential for widespread adoption of renewable and recyclable materials, with an estimated 1.5 million tonnes of single-use plastic replaced annually across Europe. The redesigned Filir d.o.o. Easter confectionery products
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