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Thinner, stronger and greener packaging

Posted on March 9, 2014

Israeli start-up Valentis is developing a packaging material that has a strength-to-weight ratio 8 times greater than stainless steel. The material is based on nano-crystalline cellulose (NCC), a biodegradable, transparent material made from plant pulp waste. http://trendlines.com/spotlight-coating-platform-food-packaging/ http://trendlines.com/portfolio/valentis/

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Biodegradable packaging is here

Posted on August 12, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c, Green Prophet & Margaret) Inspired by their children who kept throwing away their packed lunch wrappings, two Israeli mothers have invented a packaging material that can be disposed of without any environmental impact. (But just look at … Continue reading →

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Fund for joint UK-Israel research

Posted on September 15, 2024

Israel and the UK have created a NIS 9 million fund to provide research grants for joint projects, plus scientific collaboration on the development of transformative technologies. The grants focus on quantum tech, AI for medicine discovery, alternative proteins, and … Continue reading →

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Biodegradable plastics for Savannah

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel’s Bram Plastics Industries is building a new “green” factory in Savannah, Georgia USA. The facility will produce 100% biodegradable plastic products, such as food packaging, tableware, storage tools and shopping bags for its US customers, which include Walmart. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-firm-brings-biodegradable-plastic-and-jobs-to-savannah/

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Masa program for young volunteers

Posted on February 4, 2024

The Jewish Agency’s Masa Israel Journey is bringing Diaspora Jews to Israel to volunteer for six weeks, to support the country’s south and evacuees. 100 have already arrived and are cooking for soldiers, packaging food, working in logistical centers, in … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 3/4/22

Posted on April 3, 2022

RapidAPI raised $150 million; Island.io raised $115 million; Capitolis raised $110 million; Beewise raised $80 million; Bionic.ai raised $65 million; Cyera raised $56 million; Datagen raised $50 million; ChargeAfter raised $44 million; Nucleai raised $33 million; Pinecone raised $28 million; … Continue reading →

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Good news for Chilean cherries

Posted on February 27, 2022

The automated modified atmosphere packaging solutions from Israel’s StePac (see here previously) are bringing major benefits to farmers in Chile. They require less manual labor, use less plastic, reduce food waste, lower shipping costs, and increase the shelf-life of the … Continue reading →

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Packing a punch

Posted on December 19, 2021

Israel’s Sufresca (see here previously) develops edible food coatings that extend shelf life, prevent food waste, and reduce plastic packaging. Sufresca has also won Fi Europe’s award for Most Innovative Processing Technology and the NexTerra Challenge for most promising new … Continue reading →

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The seal of approval

Posted on July 11, 2021

Israel’s Plastopil based on Kibbutz Hazorea has been manufacturing 100% recyclable thin, flexible packaging for the chilled food industry since 1960. It now has a presence in more than 20 countries. https://www.plastopil.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvXlMjyGQ7w

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Keeping it naturally fresh

Posted on June 13, 2021

Israel’s Biotipac has developed technology to keep agricultural produce fresh in the field, on the shelf and in food products. It prevents spoilage by encouraging beneficial bacteria while eliminating pathogens. It means less fungicides, longer shelf life, reduced packaging and … Continue reading →

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