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…
A new, 90% paper tube has been developed for Pringles crisps in a collaboration between Fost Plus and the Belgian Engineering and R&D teams at Kellogg’s, aiming for complete recyclability.
Earlier this year, Austrade and the Australian High Commission held a VIP Food and Drink Event at Australia House in London, showcasing Australian food and drink products ahead of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement coming into force on the 31st of May.
How does Lidl, one of the world’s largest food retailers, approach packaging sustainability? We had a conversation with the company to discuss its views on the role that retailers play in this context, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions, biodegradables, reuse, and much more.
On the 6th of June, the U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S Pact) announced the winners of its 2023 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award at GreenBiz’s Circularity Event, with the winners representing circular solutions to packaging formats including fibre-based netting and PET oxygen barriers.
A lot of noise was generated last year when Walmart made a ‘momentous’ announcement that sent ripples through the RFID industry. As one of the world’s leading retailers, it revealed its ambitious plan to expand the utilization of RFID technology beyond retail apparel to encompass other critical…
Milk & More is extending its partnership with Again to include additional dairy products and beverages in their delivery and collection scheme for reusable glass bottles.
Ella’s Kitchen has launched its first mono-material pouch and is aiming to ensure that 73% of its baby food pouches will be fully recyclable at kerbside by the end of 2024.
Planet Reuse and the New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) have revealed their rEUse campaign, which aspires to implement balanced reusable packaging systems across the takeaway, beverage, and e-commerce sectors, amongst others, in response to the EU Commission’s mandatory reuse targets.
Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range to include heat seal sachets for instant coffee, drink powders, spices, and other dry culinary and beverage applications.
The AIPIA mailbox continues to overflow with news about the development of antimicrobial and shelf-life-extending packaging films. Some are aimed at very specific products or produce, such as cheese or mushrooms, and all seem to have some common themes in terms of formulation, often looking at…
Metsä Board claims to have developed the world’s lightest pizza box with a lightweight paperboard substrate – expected to reduce packaging weight, carbon emissions, and both material and printing ink usage.
