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…
In the face of rapidly evolving geopolitical realities and consumer expectations, maintaining credible standards has never been more important for the packaging industry. In a recent discussion, Helen Chepkemoi Too, senior director markets at FSC International, explained how these issues are…
UPM Specialty Materials and Royal Vaassen have developed a high-barrier paper packaging solution for pet food treats and snacks, said to be PFAS-free and recyclable.
Amcor, Metsä Group and G. Mondini have collaborated on a fully integrated fibre‑based tray system that combines a lightweight barrier liner and top web, tailored for protein and chilled ready‑meal applications.
Coveris has revealed its MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist paper alternative for confectionery packaging, designed to replace alternatives commonly used for twist-wrapped confectionery products including lollipops and hard candy, as well as heat-seal flow-wrapped bars and sticks.
Apple reports that 30% of all material across its shipped products came from recycled content in 2025, and claims to have successfully removed all plastics from its packaging in favour of fibre-based alternatives.
UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller have developed a customizable recyclable barrier solution designed for flexible food packaging, such as chocolate and snack bars. The fibre-based solution also aims to support upcoming recyclability requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste…
Chilled Packaging has announced the launch of the NiceCube Pop‑up, a paper-based solution said to combine ‘excellent’ thermal protection and efficiency, speed up packing and deliver an improved unboxing experience for end users.
In response to recent fluctuations in international crude markets since the escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East, Indian company Dr Bio has developed a cornstarch-based biopolymer platform designed to ‘significantly reduce’ dependence on imported fossil-fuel-derived raw materials.
PAPACKS offers its Fiber Box, a moulded fibre transport container made from virgin wood fibres and industrial hemp, as a durable, nestable, and recyclable solution for transporting seafood.
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has launched kp Infinity HP3, the largest and most rigid addition to its Hotpacs range, designed to provide robust protection for generous portions of food-to-go.
Frugalpac has revealed its high-speed FBAM-2 machine designed to increase the production of its paper Frugal Bottles, said to be capable of producing 14 million paper bottles a year.
