Materials

Mondi has collaborated with Scan Sverige to create a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, that is designed for recycling. Scan Sverige, with over a century experience...

Marking a significant food packaging industry milestone, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched the first food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from...

ProAmpac has teamed up with sandwich brand Sammi to launch a fibre-based modified atmosphere sandwich pack (MAP). ProAmpac is launching its fibre-based MAP RAP Sandwich Wedge...

Syensqo and TOMRA, a leading provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions for the circular economy, have joined forces to demonstrate the technical and economic...

The compromise deal struck between negotiators from the Council and the European Parliament brings a long and intense political struggle to address the concerns about...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food...

CMC Packaging Automation has introduced a new system for packaging items in both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand. The CMC CartonWrap-Duo was unveiled earlier this...

Faerch Group, a leading rigid food packaging manufacturer and integrated recycler, announced the introduction of their new Tumbler range to the Food Service market. This...

The European Commission launched a consultation on a draft proposal to phase out the use of the controversial chemical Bisphenol A in food contact materials,...

The management and treatment of lignocellulosic waste, i.e. plant waste from agriculture and forestry, is a major issue due to the large volume generated in...

SK chemicals aims to enter the medical packaging market by unveiling a circular recycling solution at the upcoming Medical Design & Manufacturing West 2024 (MD&M)...

Fresh produce packaging pioneers StePacPPC have customized their award-winning modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms and whole exotic...

A study from Iowa State University researchers explored the risks posed by non-intentionally added substances in recycled polyolefin materials used in food contact packaging. Scientists at...

Food service packaging manufacturer Genpak has unveiled its moulded fibre packaging line without intentionally added PFAS. In a sustainable step, Genpak, a food service food packaging manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new moulded fibre packaging line.

Packaging paper manufacturer Sappi is now further expanding its extensive portfolio with the “Seal Light Gloss” and “Guard MH” functional papers to offer its customers solutions that are even more customized to their specific product requirements. The innovation leader is making a decisive contribution to sustainability with these two new flexible packaging papers.

Upfield has recently unveiled the new Flora spread packaging created in collaboration with Footprint as a plastic-free solution that will greatly increase the product's eco-friendly nature.