Sustainable Alternative to Fossil Plastics Emerges for Cosmetic Applications
A multidisciplinary team of European scientists has developed a novel fully biobased and biodegradable material composite designed for cosmetic packaging, with mechanical and thermal performance...
Material-Neutral and Market-Ready: Mondi Showcases Tailored Packaging at Fachpack
Global packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi will spotlight its extensive, material-neutral portfolio at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg (23–25 September), underlining its strategy of delivering tailored,...
Ardagh Glass Packaging Launches Eco-Friendly 300g Bottle for Still Wines
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has launched a lightweight 300g glass wine bottle, positioning it as a sustainable packaging solution for a wine industry under increasing...
Krill Design Unveils Orange Peel-Based Biopolymer for Sustainable Luxury Packaging
Italian sustainable materials specialist Krill Design has introduced ReKrill, an innovative biopolymer derived from orange peels, positioning it as a next-generation solution for luxury and...
Surprising Study: Glass Bottles Contaminate Drinks With More Microplastics Than Plastic...
Drinks packaged in glass bottles may not be as pristine as consumers believe. A new study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, reveals that beverages...
Elopak and Rørosmeieriet Debut Natural White Board in Milestone Coop Partnership
Norwegian organic dairy producer Rørosmeieriet has taken another decisive step in sustainable packaging by becoming the first to adopt Elopak’s new Pure-Pak® Natural White Board...
Dow Launches INNATE™ TF 220 Resin to Accelerate Circular Packaging Transformation
Materials science giant Dow has unveiled a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin designed to elevate both performance and sustainability in flexible packaging. The launch of...
AIMPLAS Targets Bioplastics Performance with BIOPROCESS R&D Initiative
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre based in Valencia, is leading a new R&D initiative focused on improving the performance of bioplastics for flexible packaging applications....
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...
New Zealand Researchers Develop Compostable Fiber Packaging from Farm Waste
Scion explores agricultural byproducts such as blueberry pomace and avocado stones to enhance moulded fibre trays for food packaging.
A research initiative in New Zealand is...
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...
Mondi and Saga Nutrition Unveil Recyclable Mono-Material Packaging for Dry Pet...
In a strategic push toward circularity in consumer packaging, Mondi has partnered with French pet food manufacturer Saga Nutrition to launch recyclable mono-material bags for...
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...
