Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Freshr’s antimicrobial, recyclable, compostable fish films receive funding
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish
Constantia Flexibles develops ‘recyclable-ready’ mono PP solution for coffee packaging
Constantia Flexibles has implemented its mono PP laminate EcoVerHighPlus into a soft bag for coffee packaging in partnership with Delica,
Recyclable, ovenable and microwave-safe paper tray trialled at M&S
Marks & Spencer, Graphic Packaging International, and 2 Sisters Food Group are trialling a recyclable paper fibre tray for the
Elopak targets reduced GHG emissions with new paperboard
Elopak has launched a new paperboard for fresh liquids in chilled distribution chains, said to have a carbon footprint reduction
Poultry waste and sugar byproducts converted into bioplastic food packaging
Aiming to replace fossil-based polymers in food packaging, the European ViSS project is converting poultry waste and sugar byproducts
Graphic Packaging aims to support European regulatory compliance with paperboard sushi packaging
Graphic Packaging International has revealed its portfolio of paperboard sushi packaging, designed to help foodservice operators meet the requirements of
Metsä Group and Amcor partner on moulded fibre food packaging solutions
Metsä Group has combined its Muoto moulded fibre-based packaging solution with Amcor’s film liners, aiming to create laminated
Bouncee’s temperature-controlled crate for food and pharmaceutical logistics
Australian company Bouncee has designed a collapsible crate for transporting food and pharmaceutical items, aiming to deliver high-quality temperature
FDA proposes front-of-pack labelling to tackle US obesity crisis
Attempting to tackle an obesity crisis in the US, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed front-of-
Recyclable, mono-PP blister concept for nutraceuticals revealed by SÜDPACK
SÜDPACK Medica has unveiled a mono-polypropylene blister solution for dietary supplement packaging, intending to align with the Packaging and
Tesco trials GS1 QR codes in select UK stores
As part of an expanded pilot, Tesco is now trialling barcodes containing GS1 QR codes in selected stores, seeking to
Recyclable vacuum bags developed by Niederwieser Group, Dow and Kuraray
Niederwieser Group, Dow and Kuraray have joined forces to create recyclable vacuum bags for the food industry, aiming to meet