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…
UFlex, Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have worked together on a turnkey solution that the group says will “address the issue of full recyclability” of hot-fill pouches for the ready-to-eat food segment, using a mono-polymer structure and spout cap.
Printing ink suppliers Sun Chemical unveils SunPak DirectFood Plus, to be added to its direct food contact (DFC) SunPak inks range for sheetfed offset paper-based printing for packaging.
In the latest of our finalist interviews for our Sustainability Awards 2021, we learn about Syntegon Packaging Solutions B.V. and SABIC’s BOPE solution for frozen food.
Berry M&H unveils Mira, its new bottle for table sauces and condiments, which it says meets demand from consumers for packaging that is both convenient and sustainable.
Retail technology company Jisp launches an augmented reality (AR) vouchering system, Scan & Save, with Nisa stores and technology from Scandit, which allows customers to scan barcodes on packaging for exclusive promotions.
Flexible packaging group EMSUR launches EM-Full RFlex, a new range of PE and PP-based flexible packaging, with the aim of improving recyclability and food preservation properties.
Cooling and heating technology suppliers Phononic announces its Intelligent Actively-Cooled Tote, which uses CO2 and water to cool and freeze perishable goods while providing real-time insights into the cold-chain.
Track and trace solutions provider Covectra unveils StellaGuard 2.0, which will apparently help consumers to identify, authenticate, and track genuine products using their smartphones.
Heinz announces its partnership with WestRock, which will see its plastic packaging removed from UK supermarkets and replaced with its paperboard Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Multipack.
Toppan unveils GL-X-P, which it says brings high barrier performance and flex resistance to paper-based packaging across sectors, including food and toiletries.
In a bid to reduce single use plastic, supermarket chain Lidl announces plans to replace fruit and vegetable bags with compostable alternatives, while select stores will trial a soft plastic collection initiative for packaging.
