Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Consumer purchases most influenced by recyclability claims, Amcor research suggests
New research from Amcor suggests that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions, with 84% of consumers
Fiberdom secures €3.5M funding for compostable paperboard material
Finnish start-up Fiberdom reports that it has secured €3.5 million in funding to develop and scale its patented
Reichmuth & Co and Enviroo to construct PET recycling plant
Reichmuth Infrastructure (Reichmuth & Co) has announced it will be financing the construction of a PET recycling plant in the
ULMA Packaging launches new thermoforming range for food packaging
ULMA Packaging has introduced a new range of TFX thermoformers for the food industry, targeting improved productivity and efficiency. The
Syntegon to present new handling solution for cookie packaging
Syntegon has announced it will be presenting a new handling solution for cookie packaging, the Syntegon FGCT count feeder, at
Pret A Manger delivers more granola pots with Sabert’s ‘added value’ insert
Pret A Manger can now secure and deliver eight granola pots with a bespoke, FSC-certified insert from Sabert Corporation
TOPPAN to acquire BOPP film manufacturer Irplast
TOPPAN has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Italian based BOPP film manufacturer
AM Labels targets improved efficiency with automatic packet feeding system
AM Labels has introduced an automatic packet feeding system hoping to reduce manual handling requirements and ensure a more efficient
Completed OMV plant converts mixed, hard-to-recycle plastics into feedstocks
OMV has completed the expansion of its proprietary ReOil technology at its Schwechat refinery, where it plans to convert up
Xact Prepack and Termoformas produce plastic trays and punnets with 80% recycled content
Xact Prepack has partnered with Termoformas to create plastic punnets and trays for the food industry with a minimum of
Lecta reveals new barrier base paper for flexible packaging
Lecta has introduced its Linerset FP barrier base paper for converters and printers, designed for flexible packaging and seeking to
Plant-based dog treats packed in 98% paper Sonoco can for easier recycling
Designed to contain up to 98% paper content and facilitate home recyclability, Sonoco’s GreenCan solution has been utilized by