Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
Data indicates EU supermarket ‘reliance’ on ‘unnecessary’ plastic packaging
DS Smith’s Material Change Index details the use of plastic in food and drink packaging sold at supermarkets across
European Commission bans use of 'harmful' BPA in food-contact materials
The European Commission has banned the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food-contact materials – including reusable plastic bottles, coatings
Lidl to remove all ‘attractive’ packaging designs for children from own brand products
Lidl GB has committed to removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products
Delfort introduces cold-sealable barrier paper for temperature-sensitive foods
Delfort has announced its new heat and cold-sealable barrier paper designed to protect foods such as ice cream, chocolates
Sainsbury’s repacks avocados in recyclable paper with bamboo netting
Sainsbury’s plans to save 20.2 million pieces of plastic every year by introducing kerbside recyclable paper packaging with
WorldStar 2025 winners announced by the World Packaging Organisation
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025, noting a record figure
Investigation calculates €2 trillion cost of cleaning all PFAS in Europe
Findings from the Forever Lobbying Project suggest that cleaning all the PFAS contamination in Europe would cost upwards of €2
Copper-infused masterbatch to prevent food spoilage and extend shelf life
Copperprotek has developed a copper-infused masterbatch for the inner layer of food packaging, said to help preserve products and
Studio Unbound reveals new design for Spanish nut milk packaging
UK branding company Studio Unbound has unveiled its new design for Spanish nut milk brand Danu, aiming for a ‘less
‘Fully biodegradable’ corn starch material seeks to replace traditional plastics
Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17 - its bio-based material designed to replace traditional plastics and support global sustainability
Korozo Group creates recyclable stand-up pouch for Baileys snack range
Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to create recyclable stand up pouches, designed to introduce Baileys’ new
Reusable bottle mimics syringe refills and offers replaceable parts
Koor aims to package edible and non-food products in a refillable bottle with a syringe-like refill mechanism and