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…
Victoria Hattersley spoke with René Köhler, Head of Business Development Packaging Solutions at Sappi Europe, to delve into the topic of barrier papers and Sappi’s aim to ensure their wider use as the industry begins to phase out fossil-based materia
Food loss and food waste remain a big challenge. How are packaging companies working to help address this problem while striking a balance between the sustainability of the packaging materials used and their function to keep food fresh?
Paper-based packaging manufacturer Graphic Packaging International has announced the launch of ProducePack, a new recyclable range of cartonboard packaging solutions for fresh produce.
deSter, a provider of food packaging and serviceware concepts to the aviation and foodservice industries, has entered a strategic partnership with PulPac.
Liquipure, a new product family from liquid packaging and dispensing specialist Liquibox, is a range of mono-material bag-in-box solutions that the company says aligns with global design guidelines for flexible packaging.
Compostable packaging producer TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have partnered to offer compostable packaging that reportedly extends the shelf-life of fresh produce.
In partnership with Finnish food manufacturer HKScan, Wipak and Woodly have developed a new type of plastic based on wood cellulose which can be recycled in existing plastic waste streams.
Our latest Innovation Spotlight comes courtesy of weighing specialist MULTIPOND, which introduces its multihead weigher and explains the importance of this solution to one of its most important partners – Unilever.
