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…
Growing concern for the environment, combined with consumer preference for healthy living, is driving increased trust in glass as the ultimate packaging choice for food and drinks.
This paper reviews the current situation of recycled plastic materials in food contact applications, showing the different opportunities currently available to use recycled plastics as food contact materials.
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed the European Parliament’s (EP) own initiative report: “Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety” which was voted today in plenary in Strasbourg.
Leading European flexibles manufacturer, Flextrus, has developed an extensive range of packaging solutions and materials for cheese that address the differing functional requirements of individual varieties.
Consumer focus on wellness, environmental impact and macroeconomic factors such as the growth of the middle class creating more disposable income are shaping the global packaging market, said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI.
The first of four Hackathons, which will be major aspects of this year’s World Congress on Active & Intelligent Packaging, has been confirmed as looking at the consumer and regulatory acceptance of nano-technologies in packaging.
At this year's Label Summit Latin America in Santiago, Chile, UPM Raflatac will be demonstrating how its latest product innovations are a perfect fit to help companies distinguish their brands.
Over the last four decades Plastique have worked with Europe's leading multinationals to manufacture innovative thermoformed packaging, engineered to maximise revenue, reduce cost & increase speed to market.
SEALPAC, supplier of modern tray-sealing and thermoforming technology, leads the market with its innovative TraySkin® system, which it was demonstrated on a SEALPAC A6 traysealer at interpack 2017.
