Ox Industries Opens New Converting Facility In Sturgis, Michigan

In an ambitious stride towards environmental sustainability, Lacerta Group, LLC today announced the rollout of its newest innovation, ReCERTA™, a sustainable packaging material crafted from post-consumer recycled plastic. The introduction of ReCERTA™ comes on the heels of Lacerta's recent accolade, the EcoVadis Bronze status, awarded in February 2024 for the company's steadfast commitment to sustainability and circularity in operations. Matt Crider, VP of R&D and New Product Development at Lacerta, reflected on the achievement, stating, "Receiving the EcoVadis Bronze Status propels us further along our journey of environmental stewardship, and with ReCERTA™, we are setting a new benchmark for sustainable packaging." ReCERTA™ is engineered with a minimum average of 10% FDA-approved post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, underscoring Lacerta's dedication to reducing the environmental footprint of its packaging solutions. The material is designed to serve the needs of food processors, supermarkets, and distributors who are keen on aligning their operations with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.

Mondi; IMA Ilapak and Les Crudettes have won three prizes at the prestigious French packaging award and the Trophées de l’innovation LSA for a new paper packaging. Mondi developed a recyclable functional barrier paper, which is converted on VFFS machines of IMA Ilapak for a selection of Les Crudettes’ pre-washed, ready to eat salads. Their solution won the environment and production categories at the prestigious French packaging awards as well as the Trophées de l’innovation LSA.

Aptar Food + Beverage announces its recyclable SimpliCycle valve will be launched within new Kraft Heinz Ketchup packaging. In addition to Heinz Ketchup, other Kraft Heinz brands including Heinz Mustard, Heinz Mashups, and Heinz BBQ Sauce, will convert to the SimpliCycle valve by the end of the year. Testing was coordinated and administered by both companies to ensure the consumer experience was equally matched in the conversion.