Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Dow and partners unveil mono-PE, 50% advanced recycled food pouch
Dow, Macchi, and ITP have come together to create a mono-PE pouch prototype containing over 50% chemically recycled content,
Coim targets recyclability and production optimisation at K 2025
Chemical specialties company Coim will be presenting its solutions including RecyClass approved adhesives, polyurethane-based inks and cold seal coatings
ExxonMobil collaborates with value chain partners to showcase PE and PCR solutions
ExxonMobil will be showcasing its polymer solutions at K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 8th-15th, including product samples,
Lecta unveils PFAS-free grease resistant paper for flexible packaging
Lecta has introduced its Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP paper, a high-performance, one-side coated gloss paper for flexible
NOVA Chemicals introduces PE resins incorporating non-fluorinated PPAs
NOVA Chemicals has announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate non-fluorinated polymer processing aids (NF-PPA), said
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje reveal fibre-based alternative to EPS in blender packaging
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje (part of the BSH Home Appliances Group) have partnered to develop a universal fibre-based
Dow unveils alternative to fluoropolymer-based PPAs for film packaging
Dow has announced the launch of its DOWSIL 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), designed to address the growing demand
PlasticFree launches open access to global materials database
PlasticFree has stated it is opening access to its global database of validated materials, analysis and case studies without subscriptions
TIPA introduces high-barrier film and laminate food packaging solutions
TIPA has expanded its portfolio to include four new high-barrier film and laminate products, seeking to offer compostable alternatives
Mondi unlocks water-based, white digital printing for corrugated boxes
Mondi’s six-colour digital printing range for corrugated board now includes water-based white inks for brown materials, facilitating
Fiberdom and Kiefel team up to expand fibre-based, dry-formed packaging
In a new partnership, Fiberdom will combine its fibre-based Duranova material with Kiefel’s advanced dry fibre forming technology
Coveris and TIPA partner on home compostable labels for fresh produce
Coveris and TIPA Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in