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…
Antalis Packaging has expanded its range of strapping solutions with the Master’in Viper Hand Strapping Tool, featuring a lightweight design said to deliver ‘effortless’ handling in demanding warehouse environments.
New data from Avery Dennison indicates that food waste will cost businesses a total of $540 billion (€462,099,299,760) in 2026, with insufficient supply chain visibility playing a major role.
Happy New Year! The Packaging Europe editorial team kicks off the New Year with its predictions for the year ahead – covering regulation, new innovations, the financial health of the packaging industry, reusable packaging, and much more.
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Chick-fil-A is rolling out limited-edition retro packaging – and offering consumers the chance to win a year’s worth of free meals if they purchase one of 3,000 golden cups.
DOMO Chemicals is among the DOMO Group subsidiaries filing for insolvency – an outcome attributed to high energy prices, low demand, and ongoing imports from non-EU countries.
The European Commission has set out its plans to pursue a circular economy for plastics in 2026, such as proposing a Circular Economy Act, enforcing end-of-life criteria for mechanical recyclate, and introducing new customs codes for imports.
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for consumers with reading challenges, visual or hearing impairments, and more.
Supermarket chain Mercadona will acquire the reusable packaging supplier Logifruit in hopes of bringing together its logistics processes and contributing to a new circular strategy.
Research led by University College London and King’s College London suggests that selling vape pods in plain packaging could dissuade young people from buying them – but the same cannot be said for adult consumers.
A major retail chain has adopted The Last Box, Returnity’s reusable packaging box solution, in a move hoped to streamline backroom operations and cut down on single-use waste.
