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…
Packaging Europe's series of video interviews from FachPack continues: Gebr. Becker GmbH's market manager Sebastian Lehmann outlines the company's high performance vacuum pumps for primary and secondary packaging applications.
Where did this product come from? It is a simple question that is fuelling a new era of fully transparent and traceable products. Consumers want to buy healthy, quality food that they can trust.
A new exhibition hall, an optimised layout, more exhibition space and registrations from all market leaders – these are the positive auguries for IFFA 2019.
The FachPack 2018 packaging trade fair has come to an end and there seemed to be an overarching theme: out with non-recyclable plastics and in with recyclable packaging materials. This includes recycling as well as various forms of composting.
Folding carton specialist Graphic Packaging International has collaborated with British frozen food retailer Iceland Foods Ltd. to produce a range of plastic-free packs for the company’s vegan product offer.
The most prestigious sustainability competition for packaging innovation reached its culmination in Gothenburg last week. Here are the photographic highlights of Sustainability Awards 2018
The latest in our Fachpack video series: Heuft's Product Manager Anton Diehl talks about the benefits of the company's unique pulsed X-ray technology, which allows to carefully and precisely check the integrity of product and packaging.
A new report addresses the risk of increased foodborne illness if the EU promotes reusable alternatives to single use food and beverage service packaging.
A new film from the VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz depicts an optimised sorting method depicts an improved sorting and processing method for valuable plastics, bringing the plastics life cycle full circle
In partnership with the Co-op and Freshtime, Coveris has launched a fully recyclable PE film that delivers the same protective, functional and shelf-life benefits as existing non-recyclable solutions.
Labelling innovation can generate momentum for change across the supply chain. Libby White profiles innovations that have impressed, providing differentiation, achieving sustainability goals and optimising performance in challenging conditions.
Graeme Smith of Mondi addresses the goals for sustainable packaging and the need for the whole value chain to embrace the responsibility for bringing through a new generation of resource-efficient, recyclable solutions.
