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…
Volpak, focused on the design and manufacturing of horizontal form-fill machines for flexible pouches, will inaugurate in May 2019 its “PouchLAB”, a new area inside its premises, to serve as an R&D centre to support its customers
JBT Corporation has announced the launch of a new solution for filling flexible pouches commonly used in the infant nutrition and sports drinks categories, which could spark further market growth for the sector.
Polish packaging company Supravis Group SA has recently introduced a material for use on flow pack machines, SUPRALAM, which it says will enable users to combine a modern aesthetic, innovative structure and strong visual appeal.
Pressure on the planet’s resources continues to grow, and with it our need for packaging technologies that prevent food waste, particularly for energy-intensive products such as meat. How is flexible packaging catering to this need?
A new study intends to provide insights into the ‘environmental deterioration’ of plastic carrier bags made from different polymer types under littering conditions.
In order to meet the demand from the market for alternative packaging materials, the two companies LEIPA Georg Leinfelder GmbH and Koehler Paper Group have developed in conjunction with MULTIVAC a cardboard composite
Providing better fresh produce, bakery products and proteins, by producing packaging for extending their shelf-life and quality, is the core objective of the EU-funded NanoPack Project.
Launched today, MOnitoring Recyclates for Europe (MORE) is a single, unified digital platform to monitor the uptake of recycled polymers into products.
Amcor is today launching AmLite Ultra Recyclable. Thanks to high barrier properties for oxygen and moisture, the new laminate is suitable for ambient products with demanding barrier requirements, such as coffee and personal care sachets.
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