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 Global has supplied dry mortar specialist Marlon with its 30% post-consumer recycled NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film to support its goals of reducing its carbon footprint, boosting energy efficiency, and encouraging responsible sourcing.
Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions, including recyclable and compostable films designed for food brands, packers, and processors.
The Compleat Food Group has removed plastic trays from its high-volume pork pie packaging; it now expects to reduce its plastic consumption by 110 tonnes and save 430 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.
OptimallyMe has partnered with packaging design studio Burgopak to create multi-component packaging for its at-home blood and microbiome test kits which includes instructions, a container for the sample return and a pre-paid shipping label.
Sainsbury’s plans to save 20.2 million pieces of plastic every year by introducing kerbside recyclable paper packaging with bamboo netting across its own-brand avocado twin packs.
Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to create recyclable stand up pouches, designed to introduce Baileys’ new Chocolate Nut Mix snack range to retail shelves.
Tentoma Packaging Solutions has launched a new vacuum unit to collect excess film snippets from its RoRo StretchPack packaging machines, aiming to ensure stable packaging line operation and high-speed wrapping.
Antalis Packaging states it has tested and re-engineered a customer’s shipping cartons to achieve a 33% reduction in packaging materials, also resulting in a CO2 emissions reduction of 21 tonnes per year.
The Packaging Europe editorial team kicks off the New Year with its predictions for the packaging industry in 2025, from business trends and legislation to popular materials and technological advancements.
It’s that time of year again, when many of us are busy searching for the perfect Christmas gifts – and for the right material to wrap them in. Gift wrapping ties in with many of the wider challenges the packaging industry faces, particularly around recyclability, consumer behaviour and demand for…
As an ALPLA survey indicates that 64% of Americans avoid over-packaged Christmas gifts, 87% reuse wrapping paper and gift bags, and 60% recycle opened packaging, DS Smith advises consumers to use recycled wrapping paper this year – and to scrunch unwrapped paper to gauge its recyclability.
Toppan Holdings Inc. is acquiring Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business with the intent to expand its sustainable packaging business into the Americas.
