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…
Hinojosa Packaging Group has launched Foodservice, a line of recyclable primary packaging for hot and cold beverages, dairy, and fourth- and fifth-range prepared foods set to reduce single-use plastics in the foodservice sector.
SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen will display its SOMIC 434 modular machine concept for tray packaging, tray-cover, and wraparound solutions at interpack 2023 in hopes of delivering maximised performance with a compact footprint.
Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Association, and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association have made a statement calling for the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reconsider the ban on packaging for fruit and vegetables under 1.5kg and instead implement…
EIT Food has announced the winners of its Marketed Innovation Prize, including Norbite’s insect-based biorefinery for plastic waste and Mimica’s temperature-sensitive indicator for monitoring food freshness.
TotalEnergies and COLINES have announced the successful proof of concept for their Unlaminated Stand-Up Pouch, said to be a fully recyclable PE solution intended for food-contact applications.
Starting this week, Albert Heijn is replacing its plastic bread clips with paper alternatives in a bid to increase the recyclability of its bread bag packaging.
Hellmann’s has teamed up with Ogilvy to design a smart mayonnaise jar that tells consumers when their fridge is at the optimal temperature to keep their food fresher for longer and cut down on food waste.
Sirane has announced that its paper-recyclable absorbent pad for fruit packaging has been approved for recycling by OPRL, resulting in what claims to be the world’s first approved recyclable absorbent pad.
PepsiCo is trialling paper-based outer packaging for two flavours of its Walkers Baked six-pack multipacks in a move hoped to replace plastic outer wrapping and facilitate higher recycling rates.
Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance has joined Nextek’s NEXTLOOPP project and will contribute to its mission of producing food- and INRT-grade recycled polypropylene from post-consumer packaging waste.
Berry Superfos has worked alongside Norwegian dairy company TINE to replace the polystyrene pots of its Rømme products and one of its sour creams with polypropylene alternatives containing 50% recycled material in pursuit of the company’s sustainability strategy.
