Aluminum industry launches recycling alliance to meet PPWR goals
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) and Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) have established a European alliance to enhance the recycling of small aluminum packaging at the start of the...
Netherlands backs AI-enabled plastic recycling to tackle packaging waste
The Dutch Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (RVO) has funded a project by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands, and the start-up Exergy to develop “AI-enhanced” solvent-based...
Brands rethink sustainability communication as packaging rules tighten
As packaging regulations evolve worldwide, industry experts emphasize the need for brands to clearly communicate the environmental benefits of changes such as new materials and design...
Avery Dennison positions smart packaging and traceability as key to cut food waste
A new Avery Dennison report has found digital identity solutions in F&B packaging allow retailers to improve product traceability and cut food waste. The findings highlight smart packaging,...
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle “obesity crisis”
UK shoppers prefer clear and consistent nutrition labels, according to new research by the consumer protection service Which?. For more than a decade, the country has used traffic light labeling to...
Aimplas to research bioplastic from agricultural waste for packaging
Aimplas has pioneered the Biovalsa project to develop bio-based plastics for packaging applications using rice straw and citrus pruning. Biovalsa involves a new treatment expected to reduce the high...
Tetra Recart targets home-cooking trend with F&B carton innovation
Carton-based F&B packaging can be crucial for prolonging shelf life, maintaining nutritional value, and preventing food waste. We examine the latest F&B carton solutions from Tetra Recart, the food...
Canada introduces front-of-package nutrition symbol for “unhealthy” foods
The Canadian government has mandated the use of a front-of-package nutrition symbol on F&B products deemed unhealthy, starting January 1, 2026. “The front-of-package nutrition symbol is designed to...
