Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Can seaweed-based films replace plastic?
Noriware recently closed a €4.3M seed round in a bid to scale its seaweed-based transparent film. The company
Mondi introduces laser marking concept for e-commerce packaging
Mondi has unveiled a new packaging concept combining a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging, designed for
Altopack reveals resealable zip pack for spaghetti
Altopack has introduced a new resealable zip pack for spaghetti allowing consumers to reseal the pack after each use, preserving
Taking a closer look at the EU’s latest PPWR guidance
The European Commission recently published further guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, this time in the form of
Dunn’s River seasoning products debut new look
Grace Foods, a major supplier of Caribbean food and drink products, has launched a new pack design for its Dunn’
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: PAPACKS’ fibre box for chilled fish and seafood
PAPACKS has been nominated in this year’s Sustainability Awards for its Molded Fiber Box for chilled fish and seafood,
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
ResponsibleGlass has launched the first public consultation on its International Standard for Glassmaking draft, from 20th July-18th September 2026.
Indorama Ventures begins Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at Philippines recycling site
Indorama Ventures has announced a new Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at its recycling site PETValue Philippines, aiming to maximize
Freshness-saving packs from Esseoquattro slow spoilage to avoid waste
Esseoquattro’s Ideabrill line of freshness-saving packaging is designed to slow food spoilage, reduce food waste, and separate easily
BZERO raises €2.5 million in seed round for home-compostable film
Biomaterials startup BZERO says it has closed an oversubscribed €1.5 million seed round to accelerate commercial adoption of its
WeighPack seeks increased throughput with new pouch bagger
WeighPack Systems has announced its new Swifty S-3600 Duplex high-speed pre-made pouch bagger, part of its Swifty
Aluminium meat and seafood tray replaces absorbent pads for recyclability
i2r Packaging Solutions has designed its new aluminium tray to replace hard-to-recycle absorbent soakaway pads in fresh meat