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…
Theegarten-Pactec will use IPACK-IMA 2018 in Milan (May 29 to June 1st) to present its compact and flexible CWM2 wrapping machine for chocolate products at the Opessi S.r.l. stand.
Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company has launched a new thermoforming grade called Luban HP1151K that will increase both productivity and the overall performance of transparent thermoformed cups, trays and containers.
JBT Corporation has announced the commercial launch of two innovative new solutions that have been developed to overcome challenges associated with the retort sterilisation process
A new report from industry consultants, AMI Consulting published in April 2018, is a comprehensive deep-dive analysis of the global High Barrier Rigid Plastic Packaging.
Terinex, a food and ovenable packaging solutions supplier and manufacturer has introduced the new Q-Tex film, a heat sealable PET mono layer HD printed food grade ovenable film.
Biomaster has extended its range of reusable bags with the first ever antibacterial trolley bag, designed to make supermarket shopping easier and more hygienic.
Brands are faced with highly visible evidence that a ‘recyclable’ pack isn't always recycled. Significant efforts are being made to ensure that single-use packaging ends up in a recycling stream rather rather than in our seas – writes Tracy Sutton.
The seasoning coverage on a snack food product is an important aspect of the quality a consumer sees, and determines the overall flavour and taste a person experiences.
