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…
Graphic Packaging International has revealed its portfolio of paperboard sushi packaging, designed to help foodservice operators meet the requirements of European packaging legislation.
Metsä Group has combined its Muoto moulded fibre-based packaging solution with Amcor’s film liners, aiming to create laminated bio-based trays for food packaging applications including modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).
Australian company Bouncee has designed a collapsible crate for transporting food and pharmaceutical items, aiming to deliver high-quality temperature control, insulation cost reductions at scale. We spoke to CEO Hamish Hingston to learn more about this product, which recently won in the Transit…
Attempting to tackle an obesity crisis in the US, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed front-of-pack labelling for packaged foods detailing saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
SÜDPACK Medica has unveiled a mono-polypropylene blister solution for dietary supplement packaging, intending to align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recyclability requirements while maintaining contact safety and product performance.
As part of an expanded pilot, Tesco is now trialling barcodes containing GS1 QR codes in selected stores, seeking to assess how the QR codes can improve date code accuracy, reduce food waste and help prevent the sale of out-of-date products.
Niederwieser Group, Dow and Kuraray have joined forces to create recyclable vacuum bags for the food industry, aiming to meet the upcoming PPWR requirements, ensure legal compliance and reduce environmental impact.
Thai company Starprint’s multi-functional gift packaging cube - designed for reuse such as jewellery and stationary storage - and its biodegradable packaging solution for macadamia nuts, with built in shell disposal, recently won in the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025. We spoke with the…
Futamura, flexible packaging company Repaq and machine producer GK Sondermaschinenbau have teamed up to create a compostable solution for liquid sachet packaging, designed for wrapping ingredients such as ketchup, mustard and cooking sauces or hand cream.
Metpack has introduced its Ezycompost coated paper and paperboard, reportedly home compostable and coated with BASF’s ecovio 70 PS14H6 biopolymer, said to have excellent barrier properties against liquids, fats, grease and mineral oil and temperature stability at boiling water up to 100°C.
Releaf Paper has announced its participation in Uber’s Paris Innovation Pilot, aiming to help local restaurants reduce waste and carbon emissions through its paper bags made from fallen leaves.
Reusables.com’s RFID-enabled, zero-deposit reuse system supplies reusable foodservice containers and smart return bins to university campuses, offices, hospitals, and other institutions in hopes of reducing single-use waste and streamlining operational costs.
