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...
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...
M&S Switches Garlic Baguettes Packaging to Recyclable Paper
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has introduced a new paper packaging for its garlic baguettes, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to reduce plastic...
UK: Ocado Launches Refillable Packaging Trial for Pantry Staples
Ocado is pioneering a trial offering everyday items like pasta, rice, and washing liquid in refillable packaging, a first for an online supermarket.
The initiative will...
Faerch Secures Landmark Renewable Energy PPA in Hungary
Faerch, a leading supplier of circular, rigid food packaging and integrated recycler, proudly announces the signing of one of Hungary's largest Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)...
Eco-Makeover: Cristalco Cuts Plastic with Cardboard Sprinklers from Sonoco
With a goal of reducing the carbon footprint of its packaging, Cristalco proceeded to re-think the design of its 500g Daddy Sugar icing sugar sprinkler...
Colgate-Palmolive Warns it Could Miss Packaging Reduction Target
Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive has warned that it could miss hitting its key sustainable packaging target, as its chairman calls the task of cutting waste a...
