Materials

BioSupPack, an EU-funded project coordinated by AIMPLAS, says it has demonstrated that brewery waste can be converted into high-performance bioplastics for packaging applications, with the...

UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have introduced a bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept aimed at bakery, fast food and convenience applications, as suppliers continue to...

Koehler Paper has introduced a new heat-sealable packaging paper positioned as the lightest in its portfolio, as manufacturers continue to explore material reduction strategies in...

At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sappi will present a broad portfolio of paper-based packaging materials designed to address evolving regulatory requirements, performance expectations, and sustainability...

PulPac, Future Materials Sweden and Yoik have developed a Dry Molded Fiber snus can for the Helwit brand, marking an effort to introduce fiber-based packaging...

Metsä Board has introduced a new folding boxboard grade and delivery concept aimed at improving responsiveness and supply chain reliability for brand owners and converters...

Wisconsin-based converter NBi FlexPack has integrated electron beam (eBeam) cast-and-cure technology into its production platform, enabling holographic and watermark-style embellishments on digitally printed flexible packaging. The...

AIMPLAS has joined the Horizon Europe-funded MULTIPLY project, a 17-partner consortium seeking to accelerate the industrial uptake of microalgae-derived ingredients across five sectors, including packaging. Launched...

RDM Group has introduced Vincicoat PLUS (V+), a next-generation coated recycled cartonboard engineered to deliver higher strength while enabling measurable reductions in packaging weight. The launch...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and EMBRAPA Pecuária Sudeste have developed a biodegradable biofilm derived from tambatinga fish skin, positioning the material...

Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed an improved method for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging, addressing longstanding analytical...

A bio-based, biotransformable single-use cup developed by eGreen International in collaboration with London-based polymer technology specialist Polymateria will make its UK debut at Packaging Innovations...

Hartmann will present its FiberWise™ fibre-based tray solutions for fresh protein and convenience food applications at EMPACK Birmingham in February, positioning the product as a...

The global food packaging industry is undergoing a marked transition away from plastic and non-recyclable materials toward paper-based alternatives, as sustainability considerations increasingly shape packaging...

Sabert has launched PULPUltra™, its latest molded-fiber packaging formulation, across Europe and the UK & Ireland, positioning the range as a next-generation alternative to conventional...

European research initiative PLASRECO is developing PFAS-free functional coatings for use in paper-based packaging, positioning atmospheric plasma technology as a viable alternative to conventional fluorinated...