Protection
News and analysis on packaging technologies and packaging innovations that increase product, supply chain security and more.
Shoppers prioritize price and convenience over sustainability, says McKinsey
Consumers in the US currently value a pack’s cost, convenience, shelf life, and other factors over its sustainability, a
Announcing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close
University researchers develop potential PFAS alternative for food packaging
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new water and oil-resistant material that could potentially become a safe, viable replacement
VFFS bagging machine from WeighPack Systems now using paper film
WeighPack Systems has announced that its latest VersaPak vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) bagging machine is now running with
Mondi and Zarelo fire up paper-based solution for barbecue starters
Mondi and Zarelo have partnered to introduce a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for fire starters used in fireplaces and
Xampla’s nutrient microcapsules pass testing in simulated digestive system
Peer-reviewed research now suggests that Xampla’s microscopic natural polymer capsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through the transit,
Deliveroo and GAIL’s team up with Sheffield Hallam University to develop ‘sustainable’ hot cup
Deliveroo and GAIL’s bakery have joined forces with Sheffield Hallam University for Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge, where students
Huber+Suhner’s 100% rPET blister pack targets 50% cut in CO2 emissions
Huber+Suhner has reportedly packaged its fibre modules in blister packs made from 100% recycled PET – a move hoped to
Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene
Czech company Myco has unveiled its ‘100% plastic free’ biodegradable alternative to polystyrene packaging, made from mushroom mycelium and organic
Bouncee’s temperature-controlled crate for food and pharmaceutical logistics
Australian company Bouncee has designed a collapsible crate for transporting food and pharmaceutical items, aiming to deliver high-quality temperature
Standards agencies discourage ‘ocean-bound’ plastics in food-contact packs
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) urge businesses to avoid using plastics recovered from open environments,
Recyclable, mono-PP blister concept for nutraceuticals revealed by SÜDPACK
SÜDPACK Medica has unveiled a mono-polypropylene blister solution for dietary supplement packaging, intending to align with the Packaging and