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…
Leading food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC (Klöckner Pentaplast) has collaborated with meat processor, Dunbia, to introduce a convenient ‘quick roast’ joint pack concept, Prime Cook, to the shelves of major retailer, Co-op.
Research shows that many consumers opt for a pasty or sandwich (Kantar) – often the same one every day at lunchtime. ‘Meal deals’ that throw in a fizzy drink and a bag of crisps don’t improve matters from a health perspective.
StePac, a market leader in bulk modified atmosphere packaging solutions for fresh produce, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Johnson Matthey PLC, has launched a new line of fresh produce packaging solutions.
In the second of a series of industry insights into technological approaches to avoiding product recalls, Glen Oxborough, X-ray product manager from Ishida Europe, explores the potential impact of the problem in the food industry.
Signaling Velcro Companies' expansion into the candy and confectionery product category, the company has announced that the new Mentos™ Pure Fresh Gum Wallet Packs include the VELCRO® Brand PRESS-LOK® closure system.
“Driving for Better Together” – under this theme, International Paper, a global paper and packaging company and a key leader in fresh fruit and vegetable packaging, will present its latest innovations at Fruit Attraction 2017.
Tampering involves altering a product without the manufacturer’s knowledge. Within the food industry, baby food is a key target; notably, because of the emotional reaction it immediately brings from the potential risk to vulnerable infants
Tim Sykes caught up with Brillopak director David Jahn to discuss a looming labour crisis and Brillopak’s efforts to provide timely solutions such as the Meteor fresh produce punnet loading line and Unipick P160 high speed case and crate packer.
Dow Performance Silicones, a global business unit of DowDuPont Materials Sciences division, launched at Fakuma 2017 (Stand A3-3217), a new Dow Corning® HMB-6301 Masterbatch,
An innovation that started life as a practical alternative to conventional rigid tube packaging and largely aimed at the drinks industry for bottle conveyance, has become a hit at retail with confectionery manufacturers.
