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…
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled two new, fully recyclable barrier flow wrap films, said to lower the weight of food packaging by up to 75% compared to other solutions.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has partnered with Panverta to create films with an improved oxygen barrier layer, said to reduce the number of layers in dry foods packaging.
By the end of 2030, a new initiative from Novelis plans to achieve an average of 75% recycled aluminium content, emit less than 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of flat-rolled aluminium shipped, and invest in circularity for the aluminium industry.
40% of General Mills shareholders have voted in favour of a Green Century proposal requesting that the company report on its sustainability-minded packaging progress, including plastic reduction and clear labelling.
Metsä Spring has launched pre-commercial sales for Muoto – its three-dimensional, wood-based packaging – and may consider investment into its first commercial factory in 2025.
Sainsbury’s and Tesco collectively aim to save 50 million pieces of plastic annually by removing the rigid lids from their own-brand houmous pots – but consumers argue that the change has caused inconveniences in storage and increased food waste.
Notpla has completed a £20 million (€23,924,400) Series A+ fundraising round – doubling its initial target – and plans to replace over 100 million units of single-use plastics annually, scaling its seaweed-based packaging in the United States.
Carccu has designed renewable, PFAS-free greaseproof papers to meet a growing demand for sustainability-minded packaging materials in food packaging while maintaining the necessary food safety and barrier properties.
All the way back in 2017, the UK Recycling Association CEO branded the old-school Pringles can the “number one recycling villain”. What has changed since then?
dsm-firmenich and MBM Innovations have combined their respective high-performance maturation membrane and vacuum packaging machines into a recyclable alternative to traditional PVA cheese coatings – claiming to offer the same maturation quality, prevent cheese loss, and unlock lower-energy…
Sweet Candy Company is utilizing Schubert’s robotic pick-and-place solution to package its Chocolate Sticks into pre-erected trays, a solution expected to allow for flexibility in loading operations, as well as facilitate easy operation and mechanical stability.
Marigold Health Foods has collaborated with Sonoco to launch its fully recyclable packaging for a variety of natural, plant-based food products, including stock cubes, sauces, and meat and fish alternatives.
