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…
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is adding water-based barrier and heat seal coatings to its paper coatings portfolio, intending to improve the functionality of paper-based packaging and facilitate design-for-recycling.
With only one month to go until interpack 2026, we take stock of what to expect from this year’s programme – and from Packaging Europe, reporting live on the ground.
Neopac Group has stated that its PaperX FibreTop tube has been certified by the PTS Institute as technically recyclable in the conventional paper stream, meeting the requirements of the CEPI/4evergreen Recyclability Protocol 2025.
Valmet has introduced its IQ Virtual Sensor, a software-based solution said to enable paper and board mills to maintain consistent quality, reduce fibre and starch costs, decrease energy consumption and increase overall production efficiency.
PulPac has revealed a new generation of ‘plastic-like’ Dry Molded Fiber caps, developed alongside PA Consulting and Optima to replace conventional plastic caps and unlock new branding opportunities.
Alfilpack has revealed its mono-material solution designed for the logistics and distribution of stationary bikes weighing around 55 kg, said to ‘significantly reduce’ the packaging breakage rate.
Ravenwood Packaging has teamed up with Troya Alimentos to introduce Mexico’s ‘first’ linerless, tray-based packaging for fresh produce, replacing plastic nets and traditional labels.
Barilla reports that 99.8% of the packaging it sells is designed to be recyclable, while 71% of the materials used in its packaging are fibre-based – and it has removed the plastic window from its pasta boxes to avoid ‘unnecessary’ plastics.
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have developed a bio and paper-based food packaging concept said to provide strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, particularly for bakery, fast food and convenience applications.
BioPak and Australian ice-cream company Everest have teamed up on a nationwide rollout of FSC-certified paper ice cream cups, aiming to deliver the same ‘premium quality and craftsmanship’ with a reduced environmental footprint.
PulPac, Future Materials Sweden and Yoik AB have teamed up on a fibre-based snus can concept for Yoik’s Helwit brand, made using PulPac’s Dry Moulded Fiber material and designed for the smokeless tobacco segment.
DS Smith Tecnicarton has revealed a fibre-based automotive chassis packaging solution for the automotive suppliers’ sector in Iberia, intended as a protective mono-material alternative to traditional metallic reusable solutions.
