NBCo CEO talks wet molded fiber tech and plastic regulations in Southeast Asia  

We speak to Alvin Lim, founder and CEO at NBCo, about the Singapore-based company’s wet molded fiber alternative to plastic. Lim explains how the solution responds to the global regulatory push for plastic-free packaging and the...

IFFA 2025: Ishida Europe launches QX-800 traysealer for high-volume production

Ishida Europe unveiled the latest trayselaer from its award-winning platform at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. Tara O’Connor, product manager for traysealers in EMEA, outlines the QX-800’s core benefits, from energy and cost...

IFFA 2025 live: Sealpac launches F-series thermoformer for plastic reduction and recyclability

At IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, Sealpac International showcases its new F-series thermoformer. The packaging machine can handle all flexible and rigid film applications and offers control software for in-line connectivity....

The implications of the UN Global Plastic Treaty for Africa

The UN Global Plastic Treaty needs to scale waste management solutions that encourage reuse systems and reduce reliance on single-use, says Merissa Naidoo, Plastic Programme manager for GAIA and BFFP Africa. Our discussion...

PRSE 2025: Neste talks circular plastics economy progress and challenges

Chemical recycling is experiencing a new momentum, according to Andreas Teir, Neste’s head of chemical recycling. We spoke to Teir at PRSE 2025 in the Netherlands to discuss recent developments in chemical recycling, the...

PRSE 2025: Holland Colours boosts PET recycling with additives tech

We discussed the challenges of recycling PET bottles with Mark Kalisvaart, global product market manager for packaging at Holland Colours. Kalisvaart highlights the company’s CircStab technology, a stabilizer added to the PET...