foodservice
05 Dec 2023
--- Finnish company Raisio has signed the Green Deal on reducing the consumption of single-use plastic (SUP) food containers at a time when the F&B industry continues its efforts to reduce its dependence on such containers...
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04 Dec 2023
--- Eco Spirits is partnering with Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker whisky, Don Julio tequila and Guinness, to establish a framework for piloting and scaling packaging across 18 markets in the next three years. The Eco...
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01 Dec 2023
--- This week in industry news, SIG opened its Packaging Development Center in Germany, and Borealis acquired Integra Plastics AD, a Bulgarian advanced mechanical recycler. Meanwhile, Greiner Packaging supplied Molkerei Forster...
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30 Nov 2023
--- Logipack is participating in an expert meeting forum for beverage supply chain optimization named “logistics lounge” at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany, November 28-30. The logistics launch is a new feature for...
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24 Nov 2023
--- This week in packaging, ProAmpac launched its PCR retort pouches, and LyondellBasell made the final investment decision to build its first industrial-scale advanced recycling plant in Germany. Meanwhile, Braskem announced...
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22 Nov 2023
--- Tetra Pak and Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group have started a school milk initiative in Yemen. Commencing this week, the pilot initiative will provide fortified flavored milk in aseptic packaging for 10,000 children in Yemen...
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17 Nov 2023
--- Oatly is calling UK F&B companies to publish the climate footprint of their products via on-pack labels. The campaign comes as the largest Swedish oat drinks company reveals UK consumer research indicating strong support...
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17 Nov 2023
--- This week in industry news, Eco-Products received B Corporation certification, and iA signed a distributor agreement with Euclid Medical Products for Euclid’s Adherence Packaging Technology. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s...
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16 Nov 2023
--- Duo has partnered with Danish plastic recycler Plastix to launch a shrink film branded Oceanix for the FMCG market. The film consists of high-density PE from Plastix — a recycled plastic from fishing gear waste. Duo...
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15 Nov 2023
--- Shifting away from petroleum-derived feedstocks for plastic production toward bio-based feedstocks is of the highest priority to make the polymer industry more environmentally sustainable, according to market researcher...
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15 Nov 2023
--- Polish food tech firm Fresh Inset has expanded the application of its Vidre+ technology stickers, which acts as a shelf life extender, to the packaging of Champignon mushrooms.
14 Nov 2023
--- JBM Packaging has launched Hydroblox — a water-resistant, uncoated, recyclable packaging paper. Hydroblox is said to have 200% greater water resistance than a standard 24-pound white wove paper, offering barrier...
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14 Nov 2023
--- Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have developed the country’s first Kodo Millets-based edible cups to “revolutionize” the packaging industry. Kodo millets, a...
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10 Nov 2023
--- StrawFish is a Florida, US-based start-up offering biodegradable drinking straws as an alternative to single-use plastic products. The company became a go-to partner for businesses in need of quick lead times and secure...
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07 Nov 2023
--- VTT Technical Research Centre based in Helsinki, Finland, has obtained “unprecedented maximum limits” of its extensible formable cellulose-based webs for rigid food packaging applications. The results enable the...
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07 Nov 2023
--- Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles is introducing a 40% recycled fiber cup eliminating the necessity for a plastic wrap and features a sleeve made with 100% recycled paper. The new packaging is polystyrene-free and will be...
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06 Nov 2023
--- UK-based Notpla, which produces plastic alternative F&B, household and cosmetics packaging from seaweed, has been recognized by the Dutch government as the first and only completely plastic-free packaging in the...
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06 Nov 2023
--- Air up has launched a new reusable bottle line for the European market made with Eastman Tritan Renew that aims to eliminate single-use plastic waste. Tritan Renew is made with 50% certified recycled content using...
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06 Nov 2023
--- YutoEco has introduced a functional transparent film with 100% cellulose substrate, achieving environmental sustainability and visibility of packaging. The film meets the requirements of food contact materials. A...
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03 Nov 2023
--- This week in industry news, Smurfit Kappa published its trading update for the first nine months of this year, and LyondellBasell acquired partial equity ownership of the joint venture between Agilyx and ExxonMobil....
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