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…
Mehmet Gözetlik shook the design world by releasing images of familiar branded goods stripped of the ‘visual noise’. Passionate as ever about rescuing the human psyche from data overload, he talks to Tim Sykes about minimalism in a maximalist market.
After discontinuing the provision of plastic carrier bag at its stores, REWE now wants to reduce the amount of thin plastic bags used for packaging fruit and vegetables in store.
Tetra Pak today unveils a packaging innovation that also introduces a totally new product category: a carton pouch that turns dairy and juice drinks into ice creams. Packaging Europe’s Tim Sykes spoke exclusively to Tetra Pak ahead of the launch
A polypropylene pack from RPC Superfos is being used for a shellfish range from Spanish frozen seafood company Original Gourmet. The rectangular SuperCube® bucket enables reuse and is ideal for branding.
Italian flexible packaging converter, Corapack, has used Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ cellulose films for compostable lidding for trays.
Leading food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC (Klöckner Pentaplast) has collaborated with meat processor, Dunbia, to introduce a convenient ‘quick roast’ joint pack concept, Prime Cook, to the shelves of major retailer, Co-op.
Research shows that many consumers opt for a pasty or sandwich (Kantar) – often the same one every day at lunchtime. ‘Meal deals’ that throw in a fizzy drink and a bag of crisps don’t improve matters from a health perspective.
Responding to growing demands for the flexibility to facilitate shorter runs and alternate versions in beverage packaging, Tonejet will be launching Cyclone, its new digital printing direct to can technology, at InPrint 2017
