03 Jun 2022 --- This week in industry news, Stora Enso launched its new 100% virgin fiber-based kraftliner, AvantForte WhiteTop, while Berry Global launched a range of hot fill sauce bottles. Meanwhile, Waitrose permanently scrapped colored milk caps as they cannot be recycled into food-grade material. In brief: Launches and releases Stora Enso’s new 100% virgin fiber-based kraftliner, AvantForte WhiteTop, is now commercially available. The white top kraftliner targets demand premium segments, such as fresh food, e-commerce, and shelf-ready packaging. The kraft liner is engineered to meet brand owners’ need for safe, high-performing, and plastic-free packaging. Through Stora Enso’s patent-pending technology, Tri-Ply, the product has three fiber layers to maximize its strength and help converters and brand owners use less material than traditional kraft liners.
