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…
Citing roadblocks outside its control, PepsiCo has scaled back its packaging targets for 2030, switching its 20% virgin plastic reduction goal to a 2% year-on-year decrease and removing biodegradability from the scope of its sustainable design goals.
At K 2025, Borealis will distribute a deposit-free reuse system for cups made from modified polypropylene for foam, utilizing chemically recycled feedstock from OMV’s ReOil technology.
Peer-reviewed research now suggests that Xampla’s microscopic natural polymer capsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through the transit, storage, and simulated digestion of food and drinks to be released in human intestines.
Taghleef Industries has introduced its new polyolefin (PO) TD shrink sleeve film, SHAPE360 TDSW, designed for applying opaque white labels to clear PET bottles.
Constantia Flexibles has implemented its mono PP laminate EcoVerHighPlus into a soft bag for coffee packaging in partnership with Delica, part of Migros Industrie – a Swiss producer of chocolate, snacks, cooking products and coffee.
SIG has announced the commercial launch of its SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier for multi-serve aseptic cartons, said to be aluminum-layer-free and ready to be provided at scale to customers worldwide.
Greiner Packaging has partnered with Constantia Flexibles to produce a home compostable coffee capsule solution, which recently won in the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2025. We spoke to Taner Ertan, Global Business Development manager at Greiner Packaging, to find out more.
Elopak has launched a new paperboard for fresh liquids in chilled distribution chains, said to have a carbon footprint reduction of up to 14% compared to cartons made with standard board.
Indian companies Chemco Group and Kandoi Group have announced a strategic joint venture to build two manufacturing facilities for producing FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) bags from recycled PET (rPET).
Aldi Hungary reports that consumers have returned around 140 million items of single-use packaging via in-store REpont machines, equating to a daily average of 3,000+ plastic, aluminium, and glass bottles per store.
Deliveroo and GAIL’s bakery have joined forces with Sheffield Hallam University for Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge, where students will attempt to develop a sustainable cup for transporting hot drinks between a GAIL’s bakery and its customers.
