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The latest opinions and comment from thought leaders explaining the most important packaging related topics and issues.
A conversation with Unesda’s new President
Peter Harding, CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, was recently elected as the new President of Unesda – the association
Sustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: PAPACKS Tablet Blister
Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is PAPACKS with its tablet blister made from ‘renewable raw
Sustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: USDA-ARS’ clamshell with modified humidity
First in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is USDA-ARS (the U.S Department of Agriculture’s
Decarbonising the global food system
What role can packaging and processing innovation play in helping to decarbonise global food systems? And how can our industry
PolyAl: a new kid on the block
An established recycling value chain The recycling of laminated papers, especially beverage cartons, has been working successfully at scale in
The Lidl approach to packaging sustainability
How does Lidl, one of the world’s largest food retailers, approach packaging sustainability? We had a conversation with Michael
Food waste vs packaging waste: Striking a balance
How should the industry balance the critical – and occasionally competing – aims of reducing food waste and minimising packaging waste? AIPIA’
How can brands harness packaging format for better standout and performance?
While a number of factors contribute to the success of a packaging design, the format itself plays a critical role
Recycling markets risk consolidation in 2023 amid weak demand - but pendulum will swing back
Demand for European mechanically recycled polymers is the lowest it’s been for several years. Costs through the chain remain
Metsä Group: ‘Proposed PPWR revisions lack clarity and will inhibit innovation’
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposed by the European Commission, which aims to tackle packaging waste and promote circularity,
Gartner on understanding the circular economy growth opportunity
Circular-based products and services are a high-growth area, and Gartner predicts that by 2026, 60% of global enterprises
Why has demand for corrugated and folding cartons fallen?
After a relatively buoyant few years, demand for corrugated and folding cartons has fallen off a cliff. So far this