December 19, 2024 | Europe

EU adopts sustainable packaging regulations to reduce waste

The regulation addresses the entire lifecycle of packaging The European Council has officially adopted new regulations concerning packaging and packaging waste. These regulations aim to significantly reduce the generation of…

December 13, 2024 | Company News

Spain’s ULMA Packaging acquires PackDesign AB

This acquisition enhances ULMA Packaging’s presence in Sweden, allowing the company to provide advanced, automated, and comprehensive solutions across various sectors As part of its global expansion strategy and commitment…

December 12, 2024 | Company News

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos join forces to produce compostable food containers

The Clean-tech company to share tech with Melhoramentos for producing next-generation high-performance pulp-fiber packaging W-Cycle, an innovator in sustainable food packaging and Melhoramentos, a publicly traded Brazilian company announced a…

December 9, 2024 | Beverages

Coca-Cola doubles down on single-use plastic in wake of stalled plastic treaty negotiations

The company is now aiming to increase the utilisation of recycled plastic to between 30 per cent and 35 per cent globally by 2035 The Coca-Cola Company, a prominent member…

December 4, 2024 | Company News

Econo-Pak announces co-packing facility expansion

This investment reflects Econo Pak’s ongoing commitment to providing clients with flexible, scalable solutions in the rapidly evolving food packaging industry Econo-Pak, a leading contract food packaging and manufacturing company…

November 28, 2024 | Company News

Westfalia Fruit introduces laser etching on mangoes in Netherlands

The laser project was a collaboration between Westfalia’s capabilities in The Netherlands and Germany to ensure the fruit’s quality and shelf life were preserved Westfalia Fruit announces the launch of…

November 26, 2024 | China

TriMas Packaging unveils state-of-the-art facility in China

The highly automated facility is equipped with advanced injection moulding and assembly capabilities, autonomous robots including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) TriMas announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art, 225,000-square-foot facility…

November 19, 2024 | Company News

Saudi’s Almarai selects SIG as strategic partner

SIG is set to support Almarai’s objectives through flexible manufacturing solutions that align with their sustainability goals Almarai, the Middle East’s leading dairy and food company, has selected SIG as…

November 8, 2024 | Company News

UPM Specialty Papers introduces paper-based food packaging solution

This unique solution amplifies the barrier-boosting effect of UPM SolideTM Lucent and UPM PregoTM UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications…

October 30, 2024 | Company News

Westfalia Fruit Showcases avocado-based paper and packaging innovation 

Westfalia developed a proof of concept for paper made from 25-30 per cent avocado waste Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fruits, is committed to utilising…