EU moves forward with new plastic pellet regulation to curb microplastic pollution
24 Apr 2024 --- The European Parliament has voted in favor of a regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The new rules will require all businesses handling plastic pellets to ensure that losses are avoided.... Read More
Stora Enso equips Swedish grocery retailer with molded fiber trays for flowers
25 Apr 2024 --- Retail franchise ICA Sweden is replacing traditional plastic trays for flowers with molded fiber trays from Stora Enso. By replacing a polystyrene tray with a wood fiber tray, CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 81%, according to the... Read More
Stop Food Waste Day: Polish food-tech company champions sticker inside packaging
24 Apr 2024 --- Today is Stop Food Waste Day, and Polish tech company Fresh Inset is spotlighting its Vidre+ technology, which it says is “transforming the battle against food waste” with a sticker inside the packaging that shields fresh... Read More
Eastman and SEE develop plastic-like compostable lightweight trays for food
25 Apr 2024 --- Eastman and SEE, formerly known as Sealed Air, are launching a compostable, lightweight tray designed to replace conventional polystyrene foam trays in protein packaging that can work on existing, industrial food packaging... Read More
Packaging Focus : Bakery packaging innovation
Innova Market Insights data indicates that global Bakery launches had a 1% average annual growth between 2019—2023. Fifty-nine percent of global Bakery launches were packed in Flat Pouches, with plastic being the leading material choice. The Recyclable packaging claim was leading, but... More
Analysis Feature Pet food packaging innovation
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TOP FIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF PET FOOD LAUNCHES TRACKED (GLOBAL, 2023)