VTT is using artificial intelligence to look for solutions for detecting stress

07-Apr-2021 - Burnout is a growing global phenomenon that becomes emphasised in knowledge work. The pandemic and rapid transition to remote work have further increased stress levels. VTT leads the international Mad@Work project, which examines the possibilities of using artificial intelligence for early ...

The future of food packaging

24-Mar-2021 - With 100 years of history and a solid Nordic heritage, today Huhtamaki is a key global player in food on-the-go and food on-the-shelf packaging solutions. We have delivered strong growth over the past years, building a global reach with a solid foundation for the future. Our world, however, is ...

Advances in cellulose-based food packaging material move to testing phase of industrial production

01-Feb-2021 - VTT is testing Thermocell plastic film made of cellulose and fatty acids in the production of food packaging in cooperation with Arla Foods, Paulig, and Wipak. Thermocell plastic material, which is made from renewable components, is to be used in the same way as fossil-based plastic. Thanks to ...

KÄÄPÄ Biotech signs a distribution agreement with Nutralliance

KÄÄPÄ Biotech specializes in mycological solutions

18-Nov-2020 - The Finnish biotech company KÄÄPÄ Biotech announces the launch of the new Nordic Mushrooms product line. The product line has a distribution agreement to the North American market with the nutritional supplement supplier, Nutralliance. KÄÄPÄ Biotech is looking for partner opportunities also in ...

New start-up program launched to support entrepreneurs building circular economy

Program provides mentorship, advising, and $300,000 in equity-free grants to companies

25-Jun-2020 - Today, the U.S.-based nonprofit Food System 6 (FS6) announces the launch of a comprehensive startup program in partnership with global sustainable food packaging leader Huhtamaki. The Huhtamaki Circular Economy Startup Program by Food System 6 is designed to accelerate the development of young ...

Metsä Board and Esbottle are developing a new concept for an ecological paperboard flute cup for celebration drinks

The innovative shape of the paperboard cup is the result etween Esbottle and Metsä Board

18-Jun-2020 - Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, and the Finnish start-up company Esbottle have been jointly developing an ecological and appealing paperboard flute cup concept that meets the need to reduce the use of plastic. The newly designed ...

Arctic Blue Gin package wins AIMCAL Product of the Year award

The imagery really stands out and provides exceptional visual elements

27-May-2020 - US-based Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) presented its 2020 Product of the Year award to Hazen Paper Company for an Arctic Blue Gin package featuring images of flaming Northern Lights. Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre ...

Design Challenge presents an ecological alternative to single-use plastic

The winning design of the Better with Less

18-Mar-2020 - Metsä Board is delighted to announce the winner of its international packaging design competition the Better with Less – Design Challenge. ‘Expandable Eco Street Food Ware’ is a smart and ecological solution that addresses the growing demand for street food packaging and to find an alternative to ...

Metsä Board joins forces with the new European Paper Packaging Alliance

11-Mar-2020 - Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, is one of the founding members of the recently established European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA). EPPA is a food and food service packaging association whose aim is to promote food safety, ...

Raisio's oat production is ready to respond to the growth in international demand

09-Jan-2020 - Raisio Group is proceeding in terms of the building of its international oat business activities. Investments of some eight million euros, which were made in the oat mill located in Nokia, Finland, will facilitate the export of Finnish oat products and manufacturing of value-added products. The ...