food/beverage

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.

December 12, 2019

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With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives and Data Analytics Service

H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.

December 10, 2019

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H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.

Acucote removable pressure sensitive adhesives

ACUCOTE: Pressure-Sensitive Removable Adhesives

Included in the portfolio are adhesives that meet FDA 175.105 regulations and are California Proposition 65 compliant.

November 21, 2019

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Acucote has expanded its portfolio with nine new removable pressure-sensitive adhesives, bringing its total portfolio to 18 removable adhesives.

BASF: Food Contact-Compliant Defoamer

According to BASF, the new white oil-based defoamer demonstrates excellent and persistent defoaming efficiency, excellent compatibility across acrylic PSA systems, and good oil-slick resistance during storage for adhesive formulations.

November 19, 2019

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BASF recently introduced the new Foamaster WO 2360 defoamer, which is reportedly compliant with major food contact regulations.

EASTMAN: Cellulose Esters for Food Contact Applications

Eastman’s new cellulose esters reportedly meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011), and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials & Articles in Contact with Food (SR 817.023.21).

October 24, 2019

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Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings.

Compostable Food Service Packaging Sales to Grow as Sustainability Push Promises Rapid Adoption

The expansion of the foodservice industry, along with the emergence of “takeaway” and “grab-and-go” services, will continue to provide potential growth prospects for the compostable foodservice packaging market.

August 23, 2019

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Worldwide sales of compostable foodservice packaging reached approximately 6,400 tons worth $16.7 million in 2018; the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2029.

JOWAT: Bio-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives

According to Jowat, the products feature high renewable raw materials content, which provides high efficiency and cleanliness during processing while facilitating recyclable bonds according to the German packaging law.

August 20, 2019

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Jowat recently announced the launch of its new Jowatherm^® GROW product range, comprising bio-based hot melts for the environmentally compatible bonding of packaging.

Strong Growth Projected for Global Self-Adhesive Labels Market

The food and beverage industry is expected to dominate demand in the self-adhesive labels market.

August 16, 2019

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The global self-adhesive labels market is projected to reach a value of $42 billion by the end of 2026, registering a CAGR of over 5.4% from 2019-2026.

H.B. FULLER: Non-Water Whitening Adhesive

In addition to its non-water whitening performance, H.B. Fuller reports that Fulltak SE 8116 delivers good peel and tack performance on various substrates, such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

August 14, 2019

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H.B. Fuller recently announced the forthcoming launch of its new Fulltak™ SE 8116, a water-based acrylic adhesive that offers non-water whitening performance for the no-label look.

Market Trends

Laminating Adhesives Benefit from Growth in Flexible Packaging

Multiple benefits are increasing the popularity of flexible packaging worldwide.

August 1, 2019

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The market for laminating adhesives is expected to register a CAGR of almost 5.7% from 2019-2024, according to a recent report from Mordor Intelligence.