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…
Amcor and Berry Global (Berry) have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction.
Colpac is rolling out a multi-purpose food packaging solution that can be used as single dine-in trays or locked together into a box to-go, targeting flexibility, convenience, and space optimization for food vendors.
Amcor has launched its AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products, said to achieve a carbon footprint reduction of up to 82% compared to traditional packaging solutions, up to 77% reduction in non-renewable energy use and up to 89% reduction in water consumption.
Among Nestlé’s confectionary lineup for Christmas 2024 are personalized gift pouches and limited-edition packaging designs, including a Quality Street tin and a Christmas cracker – and John Lewis is offering refills to consumers with pre-bought tins.
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
Home-recyclable paper packaging has been introduced for Tesco’s luxury dried pasta range, with the retailer hoping to save over 10 million pieces of plastic a year.
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we spoke to national sustainability director at Aldi UK, Luke Emery, about its refill initiative for dry goods, nominated in the Commercialized Best Practice category.
A pack produced by Berry Global for Norwegian ice cream manufacturer Diplom-Is’s Royal brand has won the International Ice Cream Consortium (IICC) award for best packaging solution.
Indian dairy company MilkyMist has teamed up with SIG and AnaBio Technologies to introduce the ‘world’s first’ long-life probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs.
Mondelēz International has teamed up with Amcor and Jindal Films to wrap approximately 300 million Cadbury sharing bars in the UK & Ireland in 80% recycled plastic, apparently sourced from advanced recycling technology.
