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…
As You Sow reports that more than 206 million shares, representing 41.9% ownership of McDonald’s Corporation, expressed support for a resolution filed by the organisation requesting that the company develop a report listing the actions it will take to reduce plastic packaging pollution.
Borealis has partnered with PACCOR on mono-material polypropylene (PP) tubs and lids manufactured with certified renewable feedstock using a mass balance approach for the Froneri ice cream brand, Aino.
Heinz has joined forces with Plastic Energy, SABIC and Berry Global to produce Heinz Beanz Snap Pots made from 39% recycled soft plastic, collected from customers at Tesco’s in-store collection points.
A recent study led by the Food Packaging Forum has identified a list of 388 chemicals of concern used in food contact materials, some of which are carcinogenic or build up in the environment, which it says must a priority for phasing out as part of the EU’s Chemical Strategy for Sustainability.
Faerch says it has successfully integrated post-consumer PET household pots, tubs ands trays into its production process to develop food grade rPET trays using EREMA’s VACUREMA recycling process and is looking to quadruple capacity in the coming years.
Berry Global has launched a new range of hot fill sauce bottles that feature a curved, top-down design for enhanced dispensing and consumer convenience.
With roughly 30% of food going to waste, why aren’t companies doing more to adopt packaging solutions that can help to prevent this wastage? Andrew Manly, AIPIA’s communications director, tells us more.
Coveris has developed mono-material and recyclable polyethylene (PE) bags for Ultra Premium Direct’s health-focused pet food range, which is aimed at e-commerce distribution.
The Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano (CFPR) has formed a partnership with Dutch/French consortium Kaasmerk Matec and USA-based p-Chip Corporation to launch a line of food-safe and secure traceability digital labels for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels.
Toppan has developed a thin, card-sized temperature logger label that enables temperature to be measured and recorded at regular intervals during transport with UHF and NFC, and for data to be sent to databases via wireless networks for cost-effective cold chain monitoring.
