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…
How can a truly circular economy become a reality? MM Group’s Katja Tuomola discusses this question from the perspective of a fibre based packaging manufacturer with Elisabeth Skoda, highlighting challenges and ways to overcome them.
Gualapack Ukraine has expanded its portfolio with flat bottom and side gusset pouch formats, developed for optimal shape use, the ability to stand upright regardless of content level, and enhanced user convenience. The move aims to meet market needs and improve efficiency for manufacturers across…
Applications have opened for the 2026 class of Mondelēz International’s global R&D tech accelerator programme, CoLab Tech. This year’s focus is on technologies to help advance supply chain and agricultural resilience, ‘consumer wellness priorities’ such as fibre and protein, operational…
Dow’s Transform to Outperform plan hopes that AI and automation will boost profitability by at least $2 billion, but the company has sparked criticism for cutting around 4,500 jobs.
Kendon Packaging has introduced a coreless variant of its Multibake silicone greaseproof baking paper, designed to reduce packaging waste and improve handling in high-throughput bakery and foodservice environments.
Selfridges has announced that its packaging recycling scheme -Reselfridges Recycle - is available at all Selfridges Beauty Halls across Birmingham, Manchester and London’s Oxford Street, offering customers a Selfridges Unlocked Key for every five items recycled, as part of the store’s membership…
International Paper has announced plans to split its business into two independent, separate entities across geographical lines, with each one sharing recently-acquired DS Smith assets.
Dove has unveiled a new collection of refillable deodorants, a move its parent company Unilever describes as “an important milestone in the continued growth of refill formats.”
Robatech has introduced its Sirius pattern control solution for cold glue and hot melt applications, said to deliver ‘maximum flexibility and efficiency’ and featuring integrated pattern monitoring.
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
