DS Smith launches fiber-reduced Light Wrap to slash CO2 emissions

02 Jun 2023 --- DS Smith has released the Ligjht Wrap, a light wrap packaging solution that creates a 19% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to “traditional solutions.” The Light Wrap has been manufactured as a classic wraparound... Read More

Weekly Roundup: PulPac partners with Bio-Lutions for Eurostars project, Aquapak Polymers joins CEFLEX

02 Jun 2023 --- This week in industry news, PulPac and Bio-Lutions completed a joint Eurostars R&D project for standardized machinery and Aquapak Polymers joined The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX). Meanwhile, PalletOne created a... Read More

EU soft drinks manufacturers slash sugar content by 7.6% but call for packaging regulation changes

02 Jun 2023 --- Aiming to create a healthier beverage system in Europe, the Union of European Soft Drinks Associations (UNESDA) is embarking on a sugar-reduction mission. The association remarks that the sector delivered a 7.6% reduction between 2019... Read More

European glass packaging leader restarts production in Ukraine after Russian military attack

01 Jun 2023 --- Glass packaging manufacturer Vetropack is “cautiously” ramping up operations at its Gostomel plant in Ukraine after the production facility was severely damaged during a Russian military attack last... Read More

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Propelling trade between Britain and Australia as new agreement begins

31 May 2023 --- The UK enters into a free trade agreement (FTA) with Australia and New Zealand today with a removal of tariffs on some F&B products... Read More

Packaging Focus : Soups & sauces packaging innovation

Soups & sauces witnessed a +1% average annual growth (Global, CAGR 2018-2022), with Glass as the leading material in newly launched soups & sauces packaging. Furthermore, one out of three soup & sauce launches globally were in bottles and Made from Recycled Materials was the... More

Analysis Feature Circular economy: organic recycling innovation

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Circular economy: organic recycling innovation

The use of compostable claims in F&B launches is increasing globally, featuring a +15% year-over-year growth when comparing 2021 and 2022 launches. In 2022, Folded Box (52%) was the leading packaging format among the compostable claims tracked. In 2022, Carton (53%) was the leading packaging material among the compostable claims tracked. The top sustainability-related claims among global product...
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TOP 5 PACKAGING MATERIALS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH COMPOSTABLE CLAIM (GLOBAL, 2022)

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