Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Nylabone reduces annual plastic use with new recyclable design
Nylabone has revealed the updated design for its chew toy packaging, said to cut its annual plastic use by more
StePacPPC seeks improved shelf-life for fresh produce with modified-atmosphere packaging
StePacPPC has partnered with Windham Packaging to develop a range of bulk modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) aiming to improve shelf-
Nissha and Tetra Pak develop aseptic milk carton with paper-based barrier
Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) and Tetra Pak have collaborated to create an aseptic beverage carton with a paper-based barrier,
Sidel seeks up to 20% blowing pressure reduction with new bottle base
Sidel has unveiled its StarLITE-R STILL bottle base aiming to ensure reduced blowing pressure, 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration
Iceland switches back to plastic trays after vacuum-packed meat backlash
Responding to consumer dissatisfaction with vacuum-packed minced meat, Iceland Foods is re-introducing plastic trays to its beef and
Cardboard pack design for fragile products licensed for European distribution
Akarton’s Hexpand solution, a protective cardboard packaging material intended to protect fragile goods in transit while unlocking easy recyclability,
FiberWise showcases fibre-based fresh food trays containing 70% less plastic
Hartmann division FiberWise will display its fibre-based tray solutions for fresh meat and convenience foods – set to use 70%
WeighPack Systems seeks improved productivity with new pouch bagging machine
WeighPack Systems has announced the release of its Swifty Bagger S-3600 Duplex Servo machine designed to maximize productivity, flexibility,
Major brands collaborate on returnable cup initiative in Glasgow
The Borrow Cup project - a returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands - launches in Glasgow today, including Costa Coffee, Caffè
Parkside unveils recyclable and compostable lidding film solutions
Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions, including recyclable and compostable films designed for food brands, packers, and
Trayless pork pie packs launched by Compleat Food Group to cut plastics
The Compleat Food Group has removed plastic trays from its high-volume pork pie packaging; it now expects to reduce
Food and Beverage Carton Alliance launches as unified platform
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), formed from the merger of The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment