Altopack Debuts AOD Ultra: High-Efficiency, Low-Impact Packaging for Long Pasta
Italian packaging machinery specialist Altopack has unveiled the AOD Ultra, a new iteration of its flagship long pasta packaging machine, signalling a major step forward...
Food Packaging Identified as Key Source of Microplastics, New Research Warns
A new scientific review has found that routine interactions with food packaging—such as opening bottles, unwrapping plastic-sealed items, or reusing containers—can release substantial quantities of...
UFlex Debuts FSSAI-Compliant Single-Pellet rPET Solution
India’s top flexible packaging firm aligns with EPR mandate, scaling up recycling capacity and global approvals.
UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational in flexible packaging, has introduced...
SAFEREUSE Project Tackles Safety Concerns in Microwave- and Dishwasher-Ready Plastics
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre based in Valencia, is spearheading a new initiative to assess the health and safety risks associated with reusable plastic food...
EFSA Clears Styrene Use in Food Packaging at 40 ppb Migration...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a long-awaited re-assessment of the potential genotoxicity of styrene used in plastic food contact materials, concluding that...
Nestlé Launches “Self-Packing Cheese” Using Whey-Based Biodegradable Packaging
Nestlé Central America, in collaboration with Ogilvy Colombia, has launched an innovative biodegradable packaging concept made from cheese whey—a byproduct of cheese production. The new...
SIG Debuts Aluminium-Free Full Barrier Aseptic Cartons for Multi-Serve Formats
SIG, a global leader in aseptic carton packaging, has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first aluminium-free, full barrier aseptic carton for multi-serve...
KHS and Husky Launch Ultra-Lightweight 5.89g PET Bottle with Enhanced Stability
KHS and Husky Technologies have introduced what they describe as one of the lightest PET beverage bottles on the global market—a 591ml container weighing just...
Deliveroo Launches Sustainable Coffee Cup Initiative with GAIL’s and University Partners
Deliveroo and UK bakery chain GAIL’s have partnered with Sheffield Hallam University to develop an eco-friendly coffee cup, as part of this year’s Sustainable Packaging...
New Fibre Packaging Solution by Metsä and Amcor Targets Plastic Replacement...
Metsä Group and Amcor have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop a recyclable three-dimensional moulded fibre food packaging solution, combining Metsä’s renewable material expertise...
Fortress Technology Unveils Space-Saving Multi-Aperture Metal Detectors for Multi-Lane Food Lines
Fortress Technology has launched a new line of “space-saving multi-aperture, multi-lane metal detectors” designed to streamline food production operations while supporting sustainable growth. Engineered to...
GRECO Project Launches with €7.6M EU Funding to Develop Greener Bioplastics...
The GRECO project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, has officially launched to advance “biobased, biodegradable, recyclable, safe, and circular...
KIND Launches First Curbside Recyclable Paper Wrapper Pilot in U.S. Snack...
KIND® Snacks has announced the U.S. launch of its first curbside recyclable paper wrapper pilot, marking a major step toward the brand’s goal of ensuring...
BASF and Metpack Unveil Certified Home-Compostable Coated Paper for Food Packaging
BASF and Turkish extrusion coating specialist Metpack have introduced a certified home-compostable coated paper solution for food packaging, aiming to enhance sustainability in the industry.
Metpack's...
Mars Wrigley Cuts 13 Tonnes of Plastic Waste with New Production...
Mars Wrigley Australia has announced a $6.5 million investment in its Asquith facility in New South Wales, commissioning a new production line to increase manufacturing...
Stora Enso Launches Performa Nova Folding Boxboard, Expanding Renewable Packaging Offering
Stora Enso, the Finnish renewable materials company, has introduced Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) aimed at a wide range of consumer packaging applications....
