Composting Consortium reveals findings from largest ever North American field test
19 Apr 2024 --- The Composting Consortium has released a new study analyzing the disintegration of over 23,000 units of compostable packaging in what it says is the largest known field test of certified, food-contact compostable packaging conducted... Read More
Beyond The Headlines: Amcor announces dairy expansion, Aptar Closures launches PE cap for beauty industry
19 Apr 2024 --- This week in industry news, Amcor Flexibles North America announced a significant expansion of its North American printing and converting capabilities for the dairy market. Also, Aptar Closures introduced fully-recyclable and lockable... Read More
Sony replaces polystyrene packaging in Asia with seawater biodegradable biopolymer
19 Apr 2024 --- Sony has announced it is the first company in the electronics industry to eliminate polystyrene foam cushioning material for the Bravia 9, the 85-inch 4K Mini LED TV, in Hong Kong and Taiwan, furthering the company’s efforts to... Read More
Smurfit Kappa advocates RTD packaging premiumization with bold colors and expert collaborations
19 Apr 2024 --- Paper-based packaging provider Smurfit Kappa has released new information on how beverage manufacturers can identify the characteristics of premium ready-to-drink (RTD) packaging at a time when “resilient and eye-catching”... 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)