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…
Coveris has announced it has extended its SourceTag security solution to include printed cartons, aiming to tackle rising theft in the fresh meat, beverage and luxury goods sectors.
Researchers at the University of Washington have mixed coffee grounds, mushroom spores, and mycelium to 3D-print a ‘compostable’ packaging material said to perform similarly to polystyrene dunnage.
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide a positive unboxing experience, and facilitate minimal but easy returns – and how high-ranking executives can unite packaging teams across their organizations.
ITC Packaging has combined separable, ‘100% recyclable’ plastic and cardboard components to develop its thermoformed CombiCup for hot and cold, ready-to-drink and dairy products.
DS Smith’s corrugated board seafood box claims to keep fish fresh at under 40°F (~4.44°C) for over 40 hours in cold chain operations while helping processors lower both costs and CO2 emissions.
Aiming to address challenges such as temperature limitations and short-term greaseproof protection, YUTOECO has unveiled its plant-based FluoZero solution, said to withstand temperatures from -34°C to 220°C and be suitable for applications including frozen food packaging, airline meals, and…
Syensqo has completed its initiative to recycle multilayer food packaging structures with its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) into valuable feedstock for other applications, within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream.
Twinplast is helping a leading honeybee supplier transport live pollinators in bespoke corrugated polypropylene shipping boxes, designed to protect the bees while minimizing weight and transport costs.
ExxonMobil, Alico, and Kuraray have collectively designed a high-performance shrink barrier bag to protect fresh meats against oxygen and humidity without relying on PET or PVDC.
EcoCortec has revealed a post-consumer recycled (PCR) version of its VpCI-126 HP UV Shrink Film in partnership with Jakob Schober, aimed at protecting metals from corrosion for up to three years.
SIG has announced the opening of its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in India. Completed in 20 months in Ahmedabad, the investment hopes to strengthen the company’s presence in the market.
Industrial products manufacturer ROCOL has refreshed the packaging for its SCRUBS cleaning products with a new ‘bold blue’ colour and a bucket made from 30% recycled plastic.
