Exploring functional barrier coatings for paper, with Conor Ludden
How has the paperization trend evolved in recent years - and how has the development of functional coatings, particularly bio-based
Food
News and analysis on the latest technologies and trends in food packaging, looking at innovations, formats, materials, product protection, consumer trends and more.
2662 articles
DoorDash develops aircraft, packaging and infrastructure for drone delivery
DoorDash has revealed a purpose-built autonomous aircraft for its drone delivery system, having designed specific packaging and infrastructure for
Recyclable, biodegradable and plant-based EPS alternative secures funding
iBoxit Limited has secured £400,000 in funding to support the development and commercial readiness of its recyclable, plant-based
Amcor and Choví debut mono-PP flip-top closure for smooth sauce dispensing
Amcor has unveiled a bespoke, mono-polypropylene flip-top closure for sauce brand Choví, designed to control the sauce’s
SunDance’s customizable coffee valve pouches designed to keep coffee fresh
SunDance’s new custom coffee valve pouches aim to combine product freshness with flexible, digital printing for low minimum order
Coveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread
Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread
How Europe should turn plastic recycling into strategic infrastructure
Beyond the environmental benefits, managing and recycling plastic waste could also help Europe secure supply, build resilience, and strengthen industrial
Home-compostable cling films brought to foodservice market in Europe
Purple Planet Packaging will distribute deep-tech start-up N&E Innovations’ home-compostable cling films made from tropical
StePacPPC’s stand-up zipper pouch keeps cucumbers fresh from farm to fridge
StePacPPC has revealed a patent-pending zipper pouch for cucumbers, combining moisture and atmosphere control to keep products fresh and
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Thermapet’s process delivering recyclable containers
You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2026. Congratulations! To start off, could you summarize your entry in less
Recyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled kp Infinity Tavola, a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while
Italy permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more
Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned
Fibre-based food tray adopts double-rim structure for fresh protein market
MM Packaging Deeside has upgraded its fibre-based food tray, GreenPeel, with a new double-rim structure – a move set