Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
‘World’s first’ mono-material vacuum pack for coffee among Mondi’s FACHPACK lineup
Mondi will showcase the ‘world’s first’ mono-material vacuum packaging solution designed for coffee producer Paulig among its range
Aptar targets improved seafood freshness with active packaging system
Aptar Food Protection, part of Aptar, has developed the SeaWell active packaging solution for seafood, designed to help maintain freshness,
ExxonMobil and Videplast create ionomer-free solution for food applications
ExxonMobil has collaborated with Brazilian packaging converter Videplast to develop a vacuum skin packaging (VSP) solution that does not contain
Syntegon to present ‘environmentally-friendly’ food packaging solutions at FACHPACK 2024
Syntegon has announced it will be presenting its machine and software solutions at this year’s FACHPACK - taking place in
Sainsbury’s breaded chicken packaged in paperboard tray to cut plastic usage
In its new application to private-label breaded chicken products from Sainsbury’s, Graphic Packaging International and Moy Park’s
Lidl Switzerland introduces new cellulose packaging for organic cheese
In collaboration with Swiss cheese company Hardegger Käse, Lidl Switzerland has introduced cellulose-based packaging made from leftover wood for
Soft plastic packs from Tesco converted into furniture and tools for NHS gardens
In a project hoped to improve the well-being of local communities, Veolia’s recycling process will transform ‘hundreds of
SMA Nutrition aims to support visually impaired customers through NaviLens technology
SMA Nutrition is aiming to support its visually impaired consumers by putting NaviLens codes on all its product packaging, with
Ocado Retail trials reusable containers for groceries ordered online
Ocado Retail is piloting a reusable packaging scheme to deliver household essentials – a move expected to replace up to five
‘Industry-first’ aluminium prints for die-cut lids unlocked by Constantia Flexibles
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles will display its ‘industry-first’ print service for aluminium and PET die-cut dairy lids,
International environmental scoring standards in development for food and drink labels
Foundation Earth and EIT Food have formed the International Alliance for Food Impact Data, which intends to set international standards
Pulp trays and plastic punnets removed from Aldi’s fruit and veg lines
Aldi has removed pulp trays and plastic punnets from various fruit and vegetable lines in hopes of eliminating over 370