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…
BASF and Lactips have announced that both companies have signed an exclusive contract to market Lactips’ water-soluble, 100% biobased and fully biodegradable material prepared from natural ingredients.
Last week, Scotland announced its new Deposit Return Scheme which will include aluminium and steel cans as well as drinks containers made of glass and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic with a 20p deposit.
Volpak, focused on the design and manufacturing of horizontal form-fill machines for flexible pouches, will inaugurate in May 2019 its “PouchLAB”, a new area inside its premises, to serve as an R&D centre to support its customers
By the end of the year, across six countries, Arla is making 600 million fresh milk cartons renewable and 560 million yogurt pots recyclable in a move that the company says will cut 7.330 tonnes of carbon.
GEA has launched two innovations in the area vertical packaging to support meat and poultry manufacturers increase uptime and boost consumer confidence at IFFA 2019 – held in Frankfurt from 4-9 May.
JBT Corporation has announced the launch of a new solution for filling flexible pouches commonly used in the infant nutrition and sports drinks categories, which could spark further market growth for the sector.
OAL Connected is offering a solution to read newly introduced data embedded barcodes inline. Tesco has recently unveiled these data embedded barcodes on meat products in its Jack’s stores
The Japanese personal care manufacturer Kao is introducing rPET bottles for its renowned hair care brand Guhl. These are manufactured by Weener Plastics.
Carbios and L’Oréal have announced a major partnership with Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe. The consortium was originally founded by Carbios and L’Oréal to bring recycling technology developed by Carbios to the market.
