Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Gualapack Ukraine introduces flat bottom and side gusset pouches
Gualapack Ukraine has expanded its portfolio with flat bottom and side gusset pouch formats, developed for optimal shape use, the
Applications open for Mondelēz’s global R&D tech accelerator programme
Applications have opened for the 2026 class of Mondelēz International’s global R&D tech accelerator programme, CoLab Tech.
Kendon targets waste reduction with coreless baking parchment rolls
Kendon Packaging has introduced a coreless variant of its Multibake silicone greaseproof baking paper, designed to reduce packaging waste and
Hydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save
Iconic Packs: Heinz’ ketchup bottle
First introduced in 1876, Heinz’ tomato ketchup bottle has become instantly recognisable on shelf due to its clear colour and
Amcor and Alter Eco collaborate on recyclable paper-based chocolate packaging
Amcor has partnered with French snack producer Alter Eco on a paper-based and reduced weight packaging solution for its
A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper
SmartSolve launches bio-based substrate for consumer-packaged goods
SmartSolve has introduced its PureNil 0 packaging substrate, said to be a 100% bio-based and flushable material designed to
Squeezy mayo bottle sales surge after Hellmann’s partners with the NBA
After a three-year partnership with the National Basketball Association, Hellmann’s Brazil reports that its squeezy bottles of flavoured
Rowse Honey undergoes ‘modern’ and ‘natural’ label redesign with Coveris
Coveris has helped Rowse Honey update its premium Manuka Honey range with uncoated substrates, brightly-coloured hot foils, and radio
Chemco Group commissions food-grade rPET recycling facility in Gujarat
Indian plastic packaging manufacturer Chemco Group has announced it has commissioned a food-grade rPET recycling facility in Sanand, Gujarat,
StePacPCC preserves fruit quality with Modified Atmosphere and Humidity packaging
StePacPCC is aiming to preserve the freshness and appearance of the pitaya fruit (dragon fruit) during its journey from Ecuador