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…
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Gentlebrand will mark the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death with a special edition wine range, called Curtai, which features illustrations on the packaging to take consumers on “a journey to discover The Divine Comedy”.
The Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Ibi facility in Spain has started the production of bags with a new thermo-laminated metallised film, M-Compact 77, which the company says is a more sustainable option.
Dow and Lotte Chilsung Co. have collaborated on a new collation shrink film (CSF) for bottled water made from material containing 20% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Is Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle really better for the environment than PET alternatives? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as you might think, says Mario Grimau, a polymer engineer and materials science specialist at SPRING.
We spoke to David Ferreira, winemaker at Companhia das Lezírias, to find out more about the Tyto Alba Wine range, which features a lightweight bottle housed inside a wooden box that is designed for reuse as a nesting box for birds.
Dana Breed, global R&D director of packaging and sustainability at the Coca-Cola Company, tells us more about the R&D process that led to the creation of the company’s first-ever 100% plant-based bottle.
SIG announces that it will add three new straws to its existing portfolio with the aim of increasing the number of alternatives to single-use plastic (SUP) plastic straws available to beverage manufacturers.
In January 2022, Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group, and EXXERGY will commence ‘virtual twin’ trials to test the use of an innovative coating technology that reportedly increases the strength and reduces the weight of glass bottles.
Avery Dennison has announced three white, uncoated papers that it claims are made from 100% recycled fibres – an expansion of the company’s portfolio of post-consumer recycled materials for wine, spirits, food, and beverage labels.
Unilever has partnered with Co-op to launch two refill packaging store trials, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour towards refillable and reusable packaging in a convenience environment.
Philippe Gallard, Global Innovation Director at Nestlé Waters, discusses trends and recent developments from recyclability and reusability to different packaging materials with Elisabeth Skoda.
SIG unveils its new family-size aseptic carton pack, combivita, which it says is aimed at busy consumers and offers on-shelf differentiation, flexibility in the filing process, and sustainability features for brands.
