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…
The World Packaging Organisation has announced the winners of the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025, noting a record figure of 260 winners this year.
Findings from the Forever Lobbying Project suggest that cleaning all the PFAS contamination in Europe would cost upwards of €2 trillion over a twenty-year period, the accumulation of a €100 billion annual toll.
Copperprotek has developed a copper-infused masterbatch for the inner layer of food packaging, said to help preserve products and reduce waste using copper’s natural antimicrobial properties.
Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17 - its bio-based material designed to replace traditional plastics and support global sustainability initiatives – accompanied by its CornNext-17 White Paper report.
Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to create recyclable stand up pouches, designed to introduce Baileys’ new Chocolate Nut Mix snack range to retail shelves.
Koor aims to package edible and non-food products in a refillable bottle with a syringe-like refill mechanism and replaceable parts; it is intended for use at home, in schools or workplaces, and in aged care environments, among other settings.
TricorBraun has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire rigid packaging distributors Euroglas and Glaspack, aiming to expand its packaging footprint in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Colpac explains how its redesigned Tower Trays™ offer a solution tailored to the dynamic demands of the food sector.
INEOS Styrolution has completed a collaborative project to mechanically recycle polystyrene into yoghurt cups, set to hit Lidl supermarket shelves early this year.
AIMPLAS has announced the launch of the Buddie Pack project funded by Horizon Europe, aiming to implement a circular system for the large-scale deployment of reusable plastic packaging (RPP) through a combination of social, technological, and economic innovations.
