Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Valmet to deliver board making line for Sun Paper mill in China
Valmet has been selected to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for Sun Paper’s
Can molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in
Klöckner Pentaplast seeks waste reduction with ‘fully recyclable’ fruit trays
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has introduced a new mono-material tray range for fresh fruit as part of its KP Infinity
EU Commission publishes recycled content calculation for single-use PET bottles
The European Commission has published a methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in single-use PET beverage
Tablet dispenser releases exact dose with one tilt for simple, accessible use
The ONE tablet dispenser, developed by Sergei Ivanov, is designed to release exact doses with a single tilt – removing barriers
Sawdust-based foam with beeswax coating developed to replace polystyrene
Researchers have converted waste sawdust into packaging foams with beeswax coatings, expected to match the strength and impact resistance of
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives introduces permanent wash-off adhesive
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has revealed its SH6020-W PLUS adhesive with permanent and wash-off performance, designed for the wine
Pizza Hut sells takeaway chicken wings in recycled, recyclable plastic bowl
Anchor Packaging and Pizza Hut have developed an award-winning bowl for chicken wings – designed to keep the food fresh
Hébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming
L’Oréal upscales reuse awareness campaign into new brands and products
L’Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, offering new refillable formats and refill machinery in
Novel technology moulds lightweight food packaging from cellulose fibres
Valmet has launched its Valmet 3D Fiber technology to help customers manufacture lightweight, three-dimensional food packaging formats from cellulose
A look at the molded fibre market in 2026
A new survey undertaken by the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) reveals a snapshot of current industry sentiment, production trends,