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…
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a new bottle colour and closure option to its 12oz Heritage glass beer bottle portfolio.
Koor aims to package edible and non-food products in a refillable bottle with a syringe-like refill mechanism and replaceable parts; it is intended for use at home, in schools or workplaces, and in aged care environments, among other settings.
Champagne house Maison Perrier-Jouët has collaborated with James Cropper to launch new cases for its Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Cocoon Brut and Rosé vintage cuvées, made from paper pulp and the flour from vine shoots.
TricorBraun has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire rigid packaging distributors Euroglas and Glaspack, aiming to expand its packaging footprint in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
Australian-based brand Conserving Beauty has announced it will be using Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex films in the sachet packaging for its dissolvable cleansing wipes.
Packamama has received a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), to test the technical and commercial viability of creating sustainable packaging for Australian wines.
In honour of the festive season, Celebration Packaging has added red and green double-wall hot drink cups to its renewable food and drinks packaging lineup, highlighting their compostability or recyclability at end-of-life.
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has produced new 500ml lightweight bottles for Hernö Gin with a reported 31% carbon emission reduction, based on current cullet use.
Earlier this month, Coca-Cola announced a significant shift in its sustainability strategy, scaling back on its widely publicized goal of using 50% recycled plastic in its packaging by 2030. While some have criticized this move as a step backward, others argue that it underscores a critical issue…
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Sabine Pietka, global marketing manager Beverage at H.B. Fuller, explains how the company’s water-based adhesive technology aims to transform the beverage space by addressing both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams are making a joint investment of around €3 million to launch operations at a recycling plant for polyAl from used beverage cartons – set to begin operations in the second half of 2025 and boost recycling capacity in the EU.
Brand design agency Outlaw has unveiled a new design for Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s secondary packaging, highlighting the company’s blue ‘Nastro Azzurro’ ribbon and aiming to improve shelf impact.
