About the author
Louis Gore Langton
Louis Gore-Langton is the editor of Food Ingredients First, specializing in public policy, circular economy, trade legislation and product formulation. He holds an MSc from the University of Amsterdam.
Louis Gore Langton's articles
Beverage giants face raft of deceptive marketing lawsuits in US
Three separate lawsuits filed against soft drinks beverage companies in Washington, DC, US, claim that the use of words like “sustainable” and “pure” on plastic bottles is deceptive and misleading...
Medical packaging: Meeting the double challenge for security and sustainability
Packaging for the medical products market presents unique challenges to the industry. Pharmaceutical safety, product quality and supply chain traceability must be maintained without compromise. At...
November in review: Pack Expo 2024, Pharmaceutical packaging challenges, UN Global Plastic Treaty
November began with Pack Expo 2024 in Chicago, US. We attended the event and spoke to major packaging companies about their latest products, and discussed the central theme of this year’s show —...
MaterialsZone highlights AI-driven product development as the packaging industry’s future
The future of AI and machine learning in the packaging industry is heading toward an era where AI will actively guide product development and help companies adapt to evolving requirements, according...
Amorepacific joins Korean government initiative on ending plastic pollution
Korean beauty company Amorepacific is participating in the Sustainable Plastic Initiative for Circular Economy (SPICE), a collaboration between the government and industry aimed at expanding the...
INC-5: Faltering negotiations raise accusations of sabotage as time runs out
As the final negotiation round (INC-5) for a UN Global Plastic Treaty draws closer to an end, governments are expressing frustration at apparent stalling by petro-states who they say are “negotiating...
DS Smith makes €34.4M investment in Hungary production sites and “eco-classrooms”
DS Smith is expanding its business in Hungary with a €34.4 million (US$36.1 million) investment, supported by the governmental Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency. This investment will enhance the...
Berry Global to sell Specialty Tapes business for US$540M
Berry Global is selling its Specialty Tapes business to the private equity firm Nautic Partners for approximately US$540 million, subject to several closing adjustments. According to the company, the...
