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…
German researchers are cooperating with a fast food chain to create food packaging made from algae. The aim of this two year scientific project named Mak-Pak is to develop a sustainable packaging solution made from macro algae for the food trade.
Leyton Hardwick, founder and creative director at Drink Works, explores the growing trend of NOLO (no and low alcohol), and what it means for pack design.
In today’s shopping trends, customers, particularly millennials, are looking for not only the product but also the personal connection that products and brands have to offer.
The Schur Flexibles Group is expanding its product portfolio to prioritise sustainability and innovation. Recently, the group presented a number of products from its pioneering “rethink” sustainability strategy.
Prior to the webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Bostik, Elisabeth Skoda discusses food packaging trends and sustainability issues with speakers Wladimir Moraes and Jean-François Le Cam.
REWE Group, one of the biggest retailers in Austria, is packing its premium cheese products from its organic brand Ja! Natürlich with a new patented solution from Mondi. The Austrian retail stores BILLA, MERKUR, ADEG and Sutterlüty are offering the
Smurfit Kappa has recently launched a new stand-up Pouch for olive oil. Part of its Pouch-Up® portfolio, the new pouch is available as a 1.5L unit, and weighs 17 times less than its glass counterpart.
