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…
Sykell has expanded its Einfach Mehrweg reuse system for takeaway containers to include prefilled packaging, hoping to scale up reuse operations for pre-packaged food.
Coveris has revealed it has agreed to sell its labels and board business (Business Unit Paper) to US private equity company Kingswood Capital Management, with the deal expected to close within the first quarter of 2026.
Plantsea has revealed that it has raised around €400,000 to help advance production of its natural polymer film from lab scale to industrial manufacturing trials.
Checkpoint Systems has announced SFERO RFID Checkout, the ‘first’ Electronic Article Surveillance antenna (EAS) integrated into the checkout lane and designed primarily for grocery and CPG retailers.
Emerald Ecovations has revealed its ‘tree-free’ CPG board engineered for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and consumer goods, built from a proprietary blend of bagasse and FSC-certified fibres and said to deliver ‘premium’ performance without relying on virgin trees.
Deliveroo has adopted a new takeaway box with a locking mechanism, designed by apprenticeship students from Sheffield Hallam University to prevent food waste while reducing plastic use.
Gualapack Ukraine has expanded its portfolio with flat bottom and side gusset pouch formats, developed for optimal shape use, the ability to stand upright regardless of content level, and enhanced user convenience. The move aims to meet market needs and improve efficiency for manufacturers across…
Applications have opened for the 2026 class of Mondelēz International’s global R&D tech accelerator programme, CoLab Tech. This year’s focus is on technologies to help advance supply chain and agricultural resilience, ‘consumer wellness priorities’ such as fibre and protein, operational…
Kendon Packaging has introduced a coreless variant of its Multibake silicone greaseproof baking paper, designed to reduce packaging waste and improve handling in high-throughput bakery and foodservice environments.
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
First introduced in 1876, Heinz’ tomato ketchup bottle has become instantly recognisable on shelf due to its clear colour and upside-down design – but it has been through many changes of shape, material and cap to get to where it is today. In this installment of our Iconic Packs series, we take a…
