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
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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TOP 5 PACKAGING MATERIALS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH COMPOSTABLE CLAIM (GLOBAL, 2022)