Saica Group and Mondelez collaborate on recyclable paper-based packaging for food market

  Saica Group, a leading packaging solutions company, and Mondelez, a prominent fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, have partnered to introduce a new paper-based packaging solution aimed at multipack products in the confectionery, biscuits, and chocolate markets. The new packaging is designed to be recyclable in the paper waste stream and is suitable for heat sealable …

Coveris launches MonoFlex Fibre: Eco-friendly paper packaging

  Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has introduced MonoFlex Fibre, a paper-based packaging range, in response to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s requirement for all packaging in the European market to be reusable or recyclable by 2030.   The regulation has extended producer responsibility for the post-consumer stage of a product, including imposing …

Amazon’s big move: Cutting plastic packaging by 95%

  Amazon has unveiled its largest reduction in plastic packaging to date, replacing 95% of plastic air pillows with paper filler in its delivery packaging.   “We’re constantly inventing and thinking big to make our packaging small. We want to ensure that customers receive their items undamaged, while using as little packaging as possible to …

Detpak expands Eco-Products® range to South East Asia and Middle East

  Detpak, a South Australian packaging solutions company, has announced the expansion of its Eco-Products range into South East Asia and the Middle East. Previously available only in Australia and New Zealand, this range includes compostable, no-added PFAS sugarcane food service packaging, such as plates, bowls, and containers.   This expansion represents the largest introduction …

Unilever partners with Serioplast to revolutionize packaging prototyping with 3D printing

  Unilever, a global leader in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Serioplast Global Services to transform packaging prototyping using 3D printing technology. This innovative approach aims to accelerate product development cycles and significantly reduce costs associated with traditional mold-making processes.   Stefano Cademartiri, CAD & Prototyping Owner at Unilever, …

Albéa, ORIOL & FONTANEL team up with Parfums Christian Dior for Miss Dior solid perfumes

  Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance and ORIOL & FONTANEL have announced a collaboration with luxury brand Parfums Christian Dior for the launch of the new Miss Dior Mini Miss solid perfumes.   For the first time, the iconic Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum have been reimagined as solid perfumes, presented …

Evertis launches Evercare™ brand for healthcare packaging market

  Evertis has introduced the Evercare™ brand, aiming to become a leading provider of medical-grade films designed for superior performance and regulatory compliance in the healthcare market. Building on over 65 years of experience in developing PET and PETG films for regulated applications, Evercare combines sustainability credentials with the stringent requirements of the healthcare industry. …

Constantia Flexibles and ExxonMobil introduce recyclable freezer films for Bonduelle

  Constantia Drukpol, a Polish plant of leading flexible packaging converter Constantia Flexibles, has collaborated with ExxonMobil, a prominent supplier of polyethylene resins, to develop an innovative freezer film for the plant-based food brand Bonduelle. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) solution aims to replace traditional multi-material metalized films, making the packaging easier to recycle and …

Aldi introduces recycled plastic in crisp packaging to reduce single-use plastics

  Aldi has taken a significant step towards reducing single-use plastic consumption by introducing recycled plastic in its own-label crisp packaging. This move marks the UK supermarket’s commitment to sustainability, with a minimum of 35% recycled content now incorporated into its Specially Selected Hand Cooked range, already rolled out nationwide. Aldi plans to extend this …

Bluewater urges bottle manufacturers to take responsibility for plastic waste

  On World Refill Day, Bluewater, a leading purified water and beverage company, called for a significant shift in the approach to single-use plastic bottles. Bluewater, based in Sweden, advocates that bottle manufacturers should be responsible for the collection and disposal of the single-use plastic bottles they produce.   World Refill Day, celebrated annually on …