Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Podcast: The insider perspective on plastic packaging
In the context of the ongoing debate about plastics packaging and sustainability, Elisabeth Skoda discusses recycling and recyclate goals and
Agilyx and AmSty announce certified circular recycling pathway for polystyrene
Agilyx, a leader in advanced recycling technology, and AmSty, the largest polystyrene producer in the Americas, have announced the successful
Husky launches new PET preform molding solution
Husky Injection Molding Systems, a global technology provider to the plastics processing community, has launched its NexPET system – a new
Walki launches PET-free ovenable tray solution
Walki has developed a recyclable, 100% PET-free ovenable tray made of renewable fibre with the aim of helping its
Recyclable Packaging Award Winner: BERICAP
The winner of this year’s Sustainability Award for best Recyclable Packaging was BERICAP, with their 100% silicone-free BERICAPValve.
Steel packaging: 'Preserving quality, preventing waste'
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, APEAL, explains why he believes steel is the ‘ideal’ food packaging material when it comes
A ‘new reuse mindset’ for to-go coffee cups?
The march towards reusables continues — and UK-based start-up Bockatech has been working on a reuse model for coffee
Schoeller Allibert debuts upgraded returnable transit packaging
Schoeller Allibert has launched a new and upgraded version of its Maxinest container for the food processing and grocery retail
Iggesund launches paperboard material for foodservice sector
Made from pure cellulose fibres, Iggesund Paperboard’s new material has been specifically developed for pressed and folded trays used
Steel packaging and the European Green Deal
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, makes the case for steel
Finalist interviews: Ecover's laundry packaging redesign
At the end of last year, cleaning product manufacturer Ecover unveiled a bold new packaging redesign that uses 100% PCR
"Moderate decline" in global aluminium can production
AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, recorded a relatively moderate decline in the global production of aluminium