Amazon Fresh Pilots Food-Safe Bio-Based Bags in Spain
Amazon Fresh is taking a significant step towards sustainability with the introduction of food-safe, bio-based delivery bags in Valencia, Spain. Made from renewable vegetable materials,...
JBF Belgium and Bahrain Redefine PET Solutions Post-Restructuring
JBF Global Europe BV (JBF Belgium) and its sister entity, JBF Bahrain WLL (JBF Bahrain), have entered a transformative new chapter following the completion of...
USDA Funds USD25m Initiative for Sustainable Packaging
Efforts to create more sustainable packaging are gaining momentum across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, spurred by tightening regulations and significant public investment. A new...
Origami-Inspired Packaging Technology Offers Sustainable Solutions
A groundbreaking origami-inspired packaging technology developed by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre, in collaboration with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners, promises a sustainable alternative...
Packaging Machinery Sector Expects Measured Growth
The packaging machinery industry is navigating a nuanced economic landscape in 2024, with recent data from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, revealing...
Mondi Opens FlexStudios, Aiming to Transform Packaging Innovation through Collaboration
In a bid to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging, Mondi has unveiled FlexStudios, a 2,300 square meter co-creation hub in Steinfeld, Germany. This innovative...
Earthodic’s BioBarc Coating Gains Momentum with USD6m Funding and U.S. Expansion
Brisbane-based sustainable packaging startup Earthodic has successfully raised $6 million in seed funding, positioning itself to expand its operations in the United States and further...
Westfalia Fruit Presents Avocado-Based Sustainable Paper at Fruit Attraction 2024
At the recent Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid, Westfalia Fruit introduced a novel avocado-based packaging paper made with 25-30% avocado waste, aiming to advance sustainable...
Carbon Capture Meets Recycled Plastics in Element Beauty’s New Packaging
Element Beauty Group, in collaboration with Oco (a subsidiary of Canada’s Carbon Upcycling Technologies), has developed a breakthrough in sustainable packaging that incorporates captured carbon...
Aldi UK Eliminates Plastic Windows and Trays from Savoury Goods Packaging
Aldi has announced a major sustainability initiative in its UK stores, removing plastic windows and trays from several savoury products starting November 27, 2024. The...
Lamb Weston’s New Packaging Reduces Carbon Footprint by 30% with SABIC’s...
SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has partnered with Lamb Weston, a major producer of frozen potato products, to introduce sustainable packaging using a closed-loop...
SÜDPACK Launches EcoTrace for Data-Driven Life Cycle Assessments in Flexible Packaging
SÜDPACK has introduced EcoTrace, a cutting-edge life cycle assessment (LCA) service designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental impact of its flexible packaging...
Notpla Raises GBP20m to Expand in US Market
UK-based startup Notpla, known for its innovative plastic-free packaging solutions made from seaweed, has raised £20m in a funding round led by United Bankers. Other...
Sainsbury’s Bakery Packaging Overhaul Set to Remove 560 Tonnes of Plastic
Sainsbury’s has announced a major sustainability initiative in its bakery department, which is expected to eliminate 560 tonnes of plastic annually from its packaging. As...
Watttron’s Digital Heating System Revolutionizes Packaging Sealing with Energy Savings and...
Watttron, a German startup specializing in digital heat-sealing technology, has secured contracts across multiple industries for its innovative "cera2seal" system, which promises to significantly enhance...
Navigating EU Plastic Packaging Regulations: A Strategic Guide for Businesses
The introduction of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), alongside expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, represents a significant shift in packaging...
