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…
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.
Pellenc ST and Polytag have joined forces to combine advanced sorting technology with invisible UV watermark based tracking, aiming to improve material recovery and traceability throughout the recycling process.
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish packaging – a solution designed to extend shelf life, reduce waste, and save money.
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.
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.
Henkel will incorporate Synthomer’s CLIMA resins into its TECHNOMELT hot melt adhesive portfolio in a strategic partnership and supply agreement, hoping to lower carbon emissions by at least 20% while maintaining product quality.
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).
Greiner Packaging and Orthomol have launched a fully automated production line to package nutritional supplements vials containing recycled PET, claiming to bolster both product quality and production capacity.
AIMPLAS says it has developed a method for assessing the biodegradability of plastic materials ‘three times faster’ than conventional testing methods, hoping to allow companies to streamline decision making when developing compostable materials.
