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…
In a new collaborative partnership, Colgate-Palmolive will use Erthos’ AI-powered materials discovery platform to inform its sustainability-minded packaging developments.
Nefab has introduced the latest version of its EdgePak Collar, a fibre-based alternative to wooden pallet collars designed for one-way shipments, seeking to provide a ‘practical and cost-effective’ solution for industries where return logistics are not feasible.
In collaboration with marketing agency Purple Goat, Strongbow is seeking to assess the accessibility of its drinks by directly adding a NaviLens QR code to its packaging, designed to help blind and partially sighted shoppers find and understand the product.
Kingsland Drinks and MM Packaging have revealed a fully enclosed, FSC-certified cartonboard format for canned wines and ready-to-drink cocktails, serving as a transit pack and on-shelf solution.
In its 2024 ESG Summary, PepsiCo reports a 15% increase in recycled plastic across its primary packaging in key markets between 2023 and 2024, as well as a 5% reduction in virgin plastic tonnage.
Domino has announced plans to launch its N410 digital LED inkjet label press at Labelexpo Europe, held in Barcelona, Spain, from 16th-19th September 2025, said to be cost-effective and deliver ‘outstanding’ value for digital market label producers.
Understanding how Ahlstrom can support confectionery converter and brands in meeting performance needs and regulatory targets through paper-based packaging.
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have launched a new ‘certified home compostable’ label for fresh produce, suitable for a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Nviro1’s new, patented PET closure is designed to be recycled with the bottle or jar it is attached to – negating the need to separate components – and to reduce microplastic shedding.
In the packaging and processing industry, decision-makers face a dual challenge: reducing operational costs while meeting ambitious sustainability goals. One often-overlooked opportunity to address both is in-house nitrogen generation. By producing nitrogen on-site instead of relying on bulk…
Metsä Group and Andritz are now operating a carbon capture pilot plant at the former’s Rauma mill, with the pilot thought to be the first in the industry to harness carbon dioxide from pulp mill flue gases.
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco has opened its first plant, intended to increase the company’s ability to produce ‘virgin-identical, low-carbon’ circular materials like recycled nylon and polyester at scale with applications across apparel, packaging and automotives.
