On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
PicoNext has designed a generative artificial intelligence capability for its Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform, analyzing and summarizing raw product data into sustainability metrics to lower the time and costs spent publishing DPPs.
Twinplast, a manufacturer of corrugated polypropylene solutions, has invested £1.5m in a new extrusion line, aiming to enhance its ability to deliver bespoke packaging, storage and display products.
Specialty chemical distributor Eurosyn aims to offer Italian customers access to ‘high-quality raw materials and innovative solutions’ by partnering with the Chemicals division of hubergroup, which specializes in raw material production for industrial coatings and printer inks, and flexible food…
CERREC claims to be the ‘first and only’ certification mark for recyclable cardboard and paper packaging, and intends to help verify companies’ on-pack environmental claims with randomized recyclability testing and an instant link to product information via QR code.
A study conducted on cannabis-based products sold in Portugal has revealed “significant discrepancies” between the claims made on their labels and their actual cannabinoid compositions, with some containing higher concentrations of CBD than advertised and raising concerns for consumer safety.
Coveris has launched a new range of fibre-based hot-to-go packs, targeting growing demands for hot eats and hoping to reduce waste through its recyclable ‘heat in pack, eat in pack’ product.
Chris Hambley, patent attorney in the Advanced Engineering group at European intellectual property firm Withers & Rogers talks us through a novel container for wine, which was granted a patent in May 2024.
DS Smith has received two Procter & Gamble Supplier Excellence Awards for its packaging solutions in the Baby Care and Fabric and Home Care categories – the first company to win multiple awards in the same year, it reports.
The new Videojet 9560 automated labelling system prints and applies labels to outer cases, boxes and shrink wrap, and is said to feature increased processing speeds and expanded connectivity options.
A partnership between Plast Nordic and Norner aims to use alkaline hydrolysis to recycle 97% of PET waste generated in the Nordics back into their raw materials, targeting the packaging and textile industries with their ‘virgin-quality’ rPET resin.
Berry has partnered with Grillo’s Pickles to deliver ‘widely recyclable’ polypropylene (PP) jars with a continuous thread closure for its pickles, aiming to provide a simple, mess-free opening process.
Kiefel has launched its new tilting machine, SPEEDFORMER KTR 6.2 SPEED, for the mass production of polymer cups and coffee capsules, said to offer up to 50% higher output at the same footprint and quality compared to other machine manufacturers.
