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…
Berry M&H is set to introduce a child-resistant (CR) Certified bottle and closure combination, which it says will provide “safe and secure” packaging for a range of applications including healthcare and household cleaning products.
Smurfit Kappa is set to release a range of circular packaging solutions for the online health and beauty market, a rapidly growing segment of e-commerce valued at €17.6 billion in 2020.
The French fashion house CHANEL has announced that its new LES EAUX DE CHANEL 125ml perfume bottles will be made with a biobased cap developed in partnership with the Finnish start-up Sulapac.
The spirits brand Absolut Vodka aims to champion diversity, connection, and sustainability through the launch of a new limited-edition bottle containing 80% recycled glass.
At this year’s FACHPACK trade fair at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, the German Packaging Institute unveiled the winners of its Gold Award for 15 of the most ground-breaking innovations from its pool of German Packaging Award 2021 winners.
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack announces new airless product portfolio, CANVAS Airless, which it says allows custom shapes with minimum lead time and reduced investment, while using 15% less plastic.
Heinz announces its partnership with WestRock, which will see its plastic packaging removed from UK supermarkets and replaced with its paperboard Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Multipack.
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, AEROBAL, has announced the winners of its competition for state-of-the-art aluminium aerosol cans.
Avery Dennison, Estal and LEONHARD KURZ are set to co-launch ‘Make a Mark’, a collaborative platform for new developments in sustainable and innovative wine and spirits packaging.
Global life sciences company Bayer has partnered with the Free The Birds creative agency to redesign the packaging of its Berocca brand, in a bid to strengthen its market position and improve accessibility.
The nut butter company Pip & Nut has announced that it will replace its plastic packaging with a new glass jar range, which it says contains “over 50% recycled content”.
