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…
Launched on 16 November, Barilla Group’s 'Dedicato a Te' (‘Dedicated to You’) is an Italian e-commerce platform which offers the personalization of the brands Mulino Bianco and Pan di Stelle.
Avery Dennison is leveraging near field communication (NFC) technology to extend smart packaging to the unit-level for everyday pharma, with the goal of improving patient experience and safety.
With the aim of reducing packaging waste, Coca-Cola European Partners has completed an investment in Lavit, a manufacturer of dispensed delivery solutions.
British retailer Marks and Spencer has extended its Fill Your Own concept to a third store, supporting customers to reduce and reuse with over 50 lines of refillable grocery essentials and frozen fruit.
As a result of new market demands that see consumers becoming even more attentive and informed as well as preventative measures that are now an integral part of our daily routine, hand sanitizing gels have become products for everyday use.
In the coming weeks, in a series of short pieces, we will look at some of the key trends / advances on the horizon in packaging for the coming year. First up is smart packaging.
