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…
Targeting increasingly adventurous consumers, set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019.
Elisabeth Skoda looks at key trends in area of closures and dispensing systems, and explores how key industry players are working to address challenges such as convenience, sustainability and connectivity.
Van Genechten Packaging's chief commercial officer, Jeroen Lybaert, discusses market trends and how VGP is addressing them with its latest solutions, such as with its award-winning FlatSkin® and Mini Moët pack.
It’s hard to decipher exactly where the term barbecue came from. Legend has it, upon arriving in the Caribbean, the Spanish used the word barbacoa to describe the native method of slow-cooking meat.
Key factors such as seasonality, varied consumer behaviour, and novel production technology tend to make the ice cream packaging business a different animal from other consumer packaging sectors.
At All4Pack 2018, taking place in Paris from the 26th to 29th of November, Sidel and Gebo Cermex will present the advanced systems and innovative packaging solutions suitably developed for the food, home and personal care industries.
At ProSweets 2019, Theegarten-Pactec will be presenting the MCH, a continuous operation 'two head' machine with flexibility and high-performance as its key features.
Planglow has launched a box-fresh new packaging and labelling collection, Botanical Plus, which is made from sustainable, plant-based materials and suitable for both home and industrial composting.
Premium frozen ready-meals brand, Gourmade, has recently worked with leading carton manufacturer, Qualvis, to produce a range of vibrant packs aimed at consumers on-the-go.
