Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Syensqo announces completion of PVDC recycling initiative
Syensqo has completed its initiative to recycle multilayer food packaging structures with its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) into valuable feedstock
Orkla Suomi trials paper chocolate wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers
Orkla Suomi is piloting a high-barrier paper wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers for its Panda Milk Chocolate brand, intending
Constantia Flexibles acquires Aluflexpack
Constantia Flexibles has announced that it has acquired a majority of the shares of Swiss company Aluflexpack, a producer of
Food-contact recycled PS with dissolution technology revealed by Trinseo
Trinseo has unveiled a transparent recycled polystyrene resin featuring dissolution technology, designed for use in dairy containers, food trays, hot
Cost of living and climate change main concerns in Pro Carton’s 2025 Consumer Survey
According to new research commissioned by Pro Carton, a survey of over 5,000 consumers across Germany, France, Italy, Spain,
Tesco, Asda and Lidl among retailers adopting self-separating porridge pots
Greggs, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons have implemented Greiner Packaging’s self-separating packaging solution – which
Fedrigoni aims to accelerate plastic-to-fibre transition with Papkot investment
The Fedrigoni Group – a manufacturer of specialty papers, labels and RFID - has acquired a minority stake in start-up Papkot,
Huhtamaki launches recyclable single coated cups for dairy products
Huhtamaki has introduced recyclable single coated paper cups designed for yogurt and other dairy products, said to contain less than
ExxonMobil, Kuraray, and Alico pack meat in PET- and PVDC-free shrink bags
ExxonMobil, Alico, and Kuraray have collectively designed a high-performance shrink barrier bag to protect fresh meats against oxygen and
HERMA releases multi-layer variant for label adhesive
HERMA has announced that it has switched its 63S adhesive from single to multi-layer technology, said to have high
What does the packaging industry think of the Clean Industrial Deal?
As the European Commission announces its Clean Industrial Deal, packaging industry players praise its implications for recycling infrastructure, European preference
Amcor and Berry Global merger ‘overwhelmingly’ approved by shareholders
Amcor and Berry Global have revealed that at their respective meetings, shareholders of both companies ‘overwhelmingly voted’ to approve the