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ArticleTetra Pak co-founds coalition for food manufacturing technology progress
Tetra Pak, Krones, Alfa Laval, and SPX FLOW have formed Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe – a coalition intended to lower the sector’s environmental impact, amplify its voice in policymaking, and bolster its resilience and competitiveness.
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ArticleL’Oréal aims to shape consumer recycling habits with new initiative
L’Oréal has launched a new initiative that aims to explain to consumers in simple terms how to sort and recycle cosmetic packaging.
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ArticleXampla’s nutrient microcapsules pass testing in simulated digestive system
Peer-reviewed research now suggests that Xampla’s microscopic natural polymer capsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through the transit, storage, and simulated digestion of food and drinks to be released in human intestines.
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ArticleTaghleef Industries unveils new opaque polyolefin label film
Taghleef Industries has introduced its new polyolefin (PO) TD shrink sleeve film, SHAPE360 TDSW, designed for applying opaque white labels to clear PET bottles.
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ArticlePellenc ST and Polytag partner on UV tracking technology for material recycling
Pellenc ST and Polytag have joined forces to combine advanced sorting technology with invisible UV watermark based tracking, aiming to improve material recovery and traceability throughout the recycling process.
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ArticleRecyclable ‘squeezed dropper’ for skincare oils targets one-handed use
UKPACK has developed a recyclable ‘squeezed dropper’ for skincare oils and serums, designed for precise, one-handed product application and compatible with up to 50% PCR.
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ArticleThe problem with reusable packaging (and how to solve it)
Reusable packaging has a huge problem. Consumers express enthusiasm for refillable concepts, but demonstrate dramatically lower willingness to actually seek out refill stations. How can this problem be solved? In this article, Calvin Lakhan, Director of Circular Innovation Hub at York University’s Faculty of Environment and Urban Change, breaks down the findings of a fascinating new study on this issue.
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ArticleFreshr’s antimicrobial, recyclable, compostable fish films receive funding
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish packaging – a solution designed to extend shelf life, reduce waste, and save money.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles develops ‘recyclable-ready’ mono PP solution for coffee packaging
Constantia Flexibles has implemented its mono PP laminate EcoVerHighPlus into a soft bag for coffee packaging in partnership with Delica, part of Migros Industrie – a Swiss producer of chocolate, snacks, cooking products and coffee.
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ArticleSIG reduces carbon footprint by up to 61% with new barrier solution for aseptic cartons
SIG has announced the commercial launch of its SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier for multi-serve aseptic cartons, said to be aluminum-layer-free and ready to be provided at scale to customers worldwide.
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ArticleGreiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles collaborate on home compostable coffee capsule solution
Greiner Packaging has partnered with Constantia Flexibles to produce a home compostable coffee capsule solution, which recently won in the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2025. We spoke to Taner Ertan, Global Business Development manager at Greiner Packaging, to find out more.
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ArticleWhat can other countries learn from the PPWR?
For all the criticisms levied at the PPWR in its current form, the UK could learn a thing or two from its ambitious and collaborative effort to get things moving.
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ArticleHenkel and Synthomer cut 20% of carbon emissions from hot melt adhesives
Henkel will incorporate Synthomer’s CLIMA resins into its TECHNOMELT hot melt adhesive portfolio in a strategic partnership and supply agreement, hoping to lower carbon emissions by at least 20% while maintaining product quality.
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ArticleRecyclable, ovenable and microwave-safe paper tray trialled at M&S
Marks & Spencer is trialling a recyclable paper fibre tray for the M&S Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala product, suitable for both ovens and microwaves.
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ArticleElopak targets reduced GHG emissions with new paperboard
Elopak has launched a new paperboard for fresh liquids in chilled distribution chains, said to have a carbon footprint reduction of up to 14% compared to cartons made with standard board.
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ArticleChemco and Kandoi launch joint venture for rPET based FIBC bag manufacturing facilities
Indian companies Chemco Group and Kandoi Group have announced a strategic joint venture to build two manufacturing facilities for producing FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) bags from recycled PET (rPET).
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ArticleAutomated rPET vial line unveiled by Greiner Packaging and Orthomol
Greiner Packaging and Orthomol have launched a fully automated production line to package nutritional supplements vials containing recycled PET, claiming to bolster both product quality and production capacity.
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Article140 million beverage containers returned at Aldi under Hungarian DRS
Aldi Hungary reports that consumers have returned around 140 million items of single-use packaging via in-store REpont machines, equating to a daily average of 3,000+ plastic, aluminium, and glass bottles per store.
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ArticleAIMPLAS reveals accelerated biodegradation test for plastic materials
AIMPLAS says it has developed a method for assessing the biodegradability of plastic materials ‘three times faster’ than conventional testing methods, hoping to allow companies to streamline decision making when developing compostable materials.
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ArticleCorplex de-inking technology targets reduced waste and environmental impact
Polypropylene (PP) and polycarbonate sheets manufacturer Corplex claims it has successfully adapted a mechanical de-inking process to remove ink from heavily printed PP sheets, including ones treated with UV-based coatings and UV-cured inks.