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 some statistics, up to a third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. In our latest podcast episode, we take a closer look at the issue of food waste and role packaging can play to prevent it.
In recent weeks and months, we have seen a flurry of announcements of confectionery brands moving some of their packaging from plastics to paper. What were the challenges that had to be overcome, and how scalable is paper as a packaging solution?
Supermarkets and food retailers should include transparent information on the environmental footprints of food products on their packaging, according to new research from the University of Sussex.
Tesco Ireland is set to trial new recyclable, paper-based packs for its 1kg new season potatoes, in addition to reducing the amount of plastic used in its 2.5kg potato packaging.
In response to growing customer demand for refillables, retailer Waitrose has announced that it is launching more new products as part of its ‘Unpacked’ refillable concept, including loose tea for the first time.
Robert Lockyer of Delta Global believes food and drink brands must reassess an essential sales driver - packaging – and adapt swiftly to the demand for unique, premium presentation.
Joining other fast-food restaurants that are giving their packaging a visual redesign, KFC's new “sleek, clean and modernized packaging” will show up in restaurants early this summer.
Natalia Shamina, head of sales for North-Eastern Europe at Mondi, and Michael Comi, CMO & CCO International at DOECO, go in-depth on their companies’ collaborative approach to producing fibre-based trays for the foodservice industry.
UPM Specialty Papers is expanding its selection of recyclable packaging papers with the launch of a new barrier paper made from renewable materials – UPM Asendo Pro.
Tetra Pak has highlighted the need to improve gender diversity in food and beverage manufacturing if the industry hopes to tackle some of the most pressing issues it faces, including food safety, food availability, and sustainability.
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