Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Australian advanced chemical recycling criteria target food-grade plastic packs
GPT Circular and iQRenew have finalized quality and specification criteria for the use of Australian soft plastics in global advanced
McKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide
Printzells’ nut-based spread launched in Huhtamaki paper cups and lids
Printzells Confectionery has partnered with Huhtamaki to launch its nut-based spread in recyclable paper cups and lids, said to
Ahlstrom introduces new base paper for flexible food packaging
Ahlstrom has introduced LamiBax Flex to its portfolio of base papers, designed specifically for flexible packaging and said to achieve
Inorganic material pellet utilized for LIWAYWAY snack packaging
Japanese company TBM has announced that its LIMEX Pellet - made from ‘inorganic materials’ such as calcium carbonate and said to
Heat-sealable Henkel coating designed for safe food contact and recycling
A new, ‘fully recyclable’ heat seal coating from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is reportedly made from ‘harmless ingredients’ suitable for direct-
ITC Packaging thermoforms plastic dairy cup with separable paper elements
ITC Packaging has combined separable, ‘100% recyclable’ plastic and cardboard components to develop its thermoformed CombiCup for hot and cold,
Corrugated DryPack from DS Smith keeps fish cold and remains recyclable
DS Smith’s corrugated board seafood box claims to keep fish fresh at under 40°F (~4.44°C) for
3,000 bouillon cubes packaged per minute with Theegarten-Pactec machine
Theegarten-Pactec’s BHS high-speed machine for bouillon cubes is said to set a ‘new speed record’ with an
Aldi ends in-store refill trial as retailer hesitance and cost-of-living blamed
Aldi is ending its in-store refill pilot as funding comes to a close, with the Refill Coalition and UK
Antalis announces 100% recycled addition to paperboard range
Antalis has introduced its 100% recycled and PVC-free Eska Brown to its paperboard range, designed to offer a kraft
YUTOECO reveals PFAS-free greaseproof solution for moulded fibre packaging
Aiming to address challenges such as temperature limitations and short-term greaseproof protection, YUTOECO has unveiled its plant-based FluoZero