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…
According to FINAT, European self-adhesive labelstock demand increased by 7% in 2021. However, raw material shortages coupled with supply chain tensions and ongoing strikes could significantly destabilise the industry’s prospects for 2022.
Amcor has created a new packaging solution for butter and margarine for Grupo Agroindustrial Numar S.A. in Costa Rica, which is made entirely from paper and certified as home compostable by TUV.
In early March, some of the biggest companies in the FMCG space committed to increasing investments in the creation of a circular economy for flexible plastics. Gloria Gabellini, director of packaging policy at PepsiCo, tells us more about how her organisation will be looking to put these…
Wipak is set to launch a paper wrap for butter that is kerbside recyclable within the paper waste stream once it has been cleaned, while offering a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional alternatives.
In its continuing efforts to discover and develop innovative technologies for the packaging industry, global packaging supplier Amcor, a longstanding member of AIPIA, has announced a USD$5m strategic investment in another AIPIA member, PragmatIC Semiconductor, a leading developer and manufacturer…
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has advised that the war in Ukraine is expected to put significant pressure on the supply of wood, and as a result pallets and packaging, in Europe in the coming weeks.
All timber originating from Russia and Belarus is ‘conflict timber’ and therefore cannot be used in PEFC-certified products, the Board of PEFC International has announced.
According to AEROBAL, global shipments to its members declined by 1.2% in 2021, which it mainly attributes to reduced demand in Europe. The industry remains concerned about supply chain tensions, as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global markets.
We spoke with Petcore’s new President to look into the current challenging market conditions for PET - from concerning price rises, to ever-present sustainability issues.
ExxonMobil has completed the first commercial sale of its chemically recycled, certified circular polymers to Berry Global, which will use the polymers to manufacture containers of food-grade packaging based on a mass balance approach.
It’s clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have an effect on the price and flow of raw materials used by the packaging industry. The paper-based packaging sector is no exception. We spoke with Cepi to learn more about how the war is affecting the sector right now, and what to expect in the…
