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…
Berry Superfos has redesigned its 1kg UniPack container, currently packaging Milchwerke Schwaben’s Weideglück brand of yoghurt- and milk-based desserts, to reduce its weight to 35g; this change is thought to improve its efficiency on the filling line and streamline its delivery.
Berry Superfos has provided its new non-carbon black colour containers to Diplom-IS for the tubs packaging its Royal ice cream brand, apparently ensuring their recyclability.
Berry Superfos has launched a mono-material polypropylene (PP) container for Hitam’s wet wipes range that is both resealable to retain freshness and refillable.
Berry Global has launched a new range of hot fill sauce bottles that feature a curved, top-down design for enhanced dispensing and consumer convenience.
Berry Global has developed a 2cc dispenser made from 100% polyolefin with no metal parts, which the company says makes it recyclable when paired with PET bottles where appropriate facilities exist.
Berry Superfos has incorporated 25% recycled polypropylene into Spanish food producer Choví Group’s garlic mayonnaise brand, Allioli, via advanced recycling with a mass balance approach.
Berry Global has unveiled a new 55mm closure for sauce bottles that is over 20% lighter than the previous version while reportedly offering the same performance and consumer convenience.
Berry Global has collaborated with PYLOTE on an ophthalmic dropper with certified antimicrobial technology, which the companies say will reduce plastic waste by allowing for multiple doses to be administered from one pack while enhancing patient safety.
ExxonMobil has completed the first commercial sale of its chemically recycled, certified circular polymers to Berry Global, which will use the polymers to manufacture containers of food-grade packaging based on a mass balance approach.
Berry M&H has launched a 250ml bottle for syrups, which can be produced with up to 100% food-grade recycled PET and meets increasing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks at home.
