Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Amcor and Greenback turn post-consumer flexibles into pyrolytic oil
Greenback Recycling Technologies and Amcor aim to convert post-consumer flexible packaging into pyrolytic oil for food-grade plastics by
Butter wrap from ProAmpac is TÜV-certified for home compostability
ProAmpac’s ButterFresh Parchment butter wrap, designed to avoid both wax and PFAS, has received TÜV Austria’s OK Compost
Allergy alert issued on undeclared milk and cashews in Goodles products
Gooder Foods has announced it is recalling several lots of its Goodles Vegan Is Believin’ and Here Comes Truffle products,
Over 92% of Ferrero’s packaging designed for recycling last year, report says
According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, Ferrero designed over 92% of its packaging for recycling in the last fiscal year,
TOMRA announces optical sorting machine for nut and IQF industries
TOMRA Food has unveiled its 4C optical sorting machine designed to increase detection, accuracy, performance, efficiency and flexibility for the
DS Smith helps ship salads and herbs in fibre-based, easy-access boxes
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs
‘First’ chilled, ready-to-eat soup in recyclable aluminium can makes debut
Dozz is presenting chilled, ready-to-eat soup in an aluminium can, a product designed to be consumed straight from
BASF unveils water permeable thermoplastic polyamide for sausage casing
BASF has launched Ultramid H33 L, said to be the ‘world’s first’ thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability,
Coveris reveals mono-material solution for refrigerated goods
Coveris has introduced a new resealable mono-material tray for refrigerated food applications, designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed-material
Sidel launches laser technology solution for food and beverage packaging
Sidel has revealed plans to launch its EvoBLOW Laser at drinktec 2025, aiming to ‘redefine’ lightweighting for PET and rPET
PepsiCo boosts recycled content by 15% and cuts 5% of virgin plastic in 2024
In its 2024 ESG Summary, PepsiCo reports a 15% increase in recycled plastic across its primary packaging in key markets
TIPA and Bio4Pack announce certified home compostable label for fresh produce
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have launched a new ‘certified home compostable’ label for fresh produce, suitable