The aim of sustainable packaging is the development and use of packaging which results in improved sustainability. At the end stage of design it involves increased use of life cycle inventory (LCI) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to help guide the use of packaging...
Hatzopoulos SA was awarded for its action in the field of Corporate Responsibility by the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece (FING) with the prize “Greek Value”. FING in cooperation with the financial newspaper Express launched a new initiative to...
One of the most important functions of packaging is to ensure the protection of the product. This implies (among others) that the pack must be securely sealed (either lock seal or easy open). With flexible packaging, this can be achieved on the packing line by heat...
Dried foods, and especially dehydrated soups, powder concentrates and mixes, are high-demanding concerning packaging barrier properties, food-stuffs. Especially humidity barrier is essential for the products’ conservation and shelf life. Although aluminium foil-based...
Bisphenol A issue is constantly evolving in European and world wide level. Research reports are published continuously and opinions still differ widely. Europe: -In the beginning of 2012, the Belgian Senate proposed a national ban on all food contact materials...
