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Lidl on the potential of edible coatings
Last month, Lidl Switzerland and Empa announced that their edible, naturally-derived cellulose coating for fruits and vegetables has demonstrated
The packaging stories and trends to follow in 2022
The start of 2022 has been a very exciting period for us here at Packaging Europe. The recent launch of
The Coca-Cola Company pledges to achieve 25% refillable or returnable portfolio by 2030
The Coca-Cola Company has announced what it says is an “industry-leading goal” to sell at least 25% of
The missing link in plastics circularity
In order to make the plastics value chain truly circular, it’s crucial that the industry is able to measure
Amcor launches paper-based confectionery packaging
Amcor unveils LifeSpan Performance Paper, high-barrier, grease-resistant, and recyclable paper-based packaging for the snacks and confectionery market.
APEAL publishes new report on steel recycling
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has launched a report on How to recycle steel- Why
HP backs ‘disruptive’ paper bottle technology with acquisition of Choose
HP Inc has announced its acquisition of Choose Packaging – the inventor of a commercially-available, zero-plastic paper bottle. Choose’
How the soft drinks industry is responding to the “record” high prices of rPET
In January, the European market saw rPET reach “record” prices, with ICIS reporting colourless post-consumer bottles (PCBs) and flake
AIPIA and Packaging Europe connect to fast-track Smart Packaging development
AIPIA (the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) and Packaging Europe have entered into a strategic partnership aiming to accelerate
Adapt or die: The ecology of plastics
It’s no secret that the plastics industry currently finds itself under immense, unprecedented pressure from legislative bodies and the