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 first half of 2017, the members of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) delivered an impressive 2.9 billion aluminium aerosol cans world-wide.
Tim Sykes visited GSK Consumer Healthcare’s London research facilities to inspect the newly launched European Consumer Sensory Lab and the Shopping Science Lab in London and find out how research is delivering valuable packaging insights
The world’s number one shampoo brand Head & Shoulders was the recipient of a UN Momentum for Change award in the Planetary Health category. The award recognises novel solutions that balance the need for both human health and a healthy planet.
Centrale del Latte di Brescia has doubled its aseptic production of UHT milk in PET bottles and in doing so is benefiting from a simple, safe and sustainable packaging line.
As part of it efforts to continually expand the capabilities of its Process Pilot automated blowmolder control system, Agr International, Inc., has announced availability of the latest system enhancement, Individual Mold Control™.
The Plastic Cluster has been officially presented, counting with the presence of the regional minister of the Andalusian Department for Labour, Business and Trade, Javier Carnero.
Coveris Rigid Polska has announced that DuoSmart® cups have a strong foothold in healthy food and drink packaging in the Polish, Slovakian and Swedish markets.
The global demand for corrugated board packaging is expected to grow to 269 billion USD by 2021 as manufacturers increasingly rely on it for the reliable and safe delivery of heavy duty products.
AEROBAL stages the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award every year. The panel of judges made up of experienced editors and journalists from renowned industry media, including Packaging Europe.
A new film from APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has been launched to highlight the unique preservation qualities of steel packaging.
Consumer and producer responsibility, increasing quality and quantity of collected material, creating demand through recycled content and innovative thinking were all part of the discussion for the record numbers attending the RECOUP conference
