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…
Elisabeth Skoda takes a look at serialisation and track and trace applications in the food and beverage industries powered by NFC tags and QR codes, for a range of products from wine to radishes.
REELbrands, Swanline and SPP Labs, have collaborated to bring to market a range of plastic-free, fibre-based barrier coated boards which they claim has the potential to replace plastic-coated packaging.
Tetra Pak today unveiled the findings from its yearly global research study, in partnership with Ipsos, showing that food safety is a major issue for many consumers.
In partnership with Italian rice producer Riseria Vignola Giovanni, Mondi and Fiorini International say they have developed Italy’s first 100% recyclable paper rice bag.
Symphony Environmental Technologies has announced the launch of a new product that has been developed to keep climacteric fruit and vegetables fresh for longer.
Walki has developed a recyclable, 100% PET-free ovenable tray made of renewable fibre with the aim of helping its customers comply with EU directives on single-use plastics.
Hassan Rmaile, VP / GM at Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials EMEA, discusses the role of transparency and accountability when delivering on FMCG sustainability promises as well as the role of the Covid-19 crisis in accelerating this.
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, APEAL, explains why he believes steel is the ‘ideal’ food packaging material when it comes to both sustainability and product protection.
Mars has announced it will incorporate recycled polypropylene into the primary packaging for some of its most popular pet food brands, in a bid to reduce the use of virgin plastics across its portfolio.
