All Food articles – Page 3
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ArticleFrugalpac unveils high-speed machine for paper bottles
Frugalpac has revealed its high-speed FBAM-2 machine designed to increase the production of its paper Frugal Bottles, said to be capable of producing 14 million paper bottles a year.
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ArticleSonoco’s paper-based GreenCan applied to Noitmoutier’s sea salt range
The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative has adopted Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan for its Agri-Éthique labelled sea salt range, intending to embrace paperization and reduce its plastic consumption while protecting its product against humidity.
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ArticleHenkel coats paper with new water-based barrier and heat seal coatings
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is adding water-based barrier and heat seal coatings to its paper coatings portfolio, intending to improve the functionality of paper-based packaging and facilitate design-for-recycling.
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ArticleBorouge and Borealis form Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals
Borouge and Borealis have combined to create Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals, backed by shareholders OMV and XRG, with each holding a 50% stake in the company.
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ArticleKraft Heinz and Polytag collaborate to track and trace plastic packaging waste
Kraft Heinz has joined Polytag’s Ecotrace programme, an initiative aiming to improve packaging recyclability in the UK through UV tag technology.
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ArticleHow the EU is explaining the PPWR to consumers
The European Commission has published a fact sheet to help consumers understand the aims and implications of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. We examine how the document explains the legislation’s impact on the general public and addresses financial and practical concerns.
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ArticleZerolys reveals plant fibre material for CPG applications
Zerolys has launched its Phyber biomaterial made from engineered plant fibres, used to create rigid packaging containers such as bottles, tubes and jars for consumer packaged goods (CPG) applications.
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ArticleRegistration opens for the 2026 Sustainable Packaging Summit
Registration has opened for this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place on the 10th-12th November at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, bringing together 1,000 packaging professionals across panels, workshops and keynotes, headlined by former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman and PepsiCo’s Archana Jagannathan.
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ArticleUnilever combines food business with McCormick to focus on HPC
Unilever has entered into an agreement to combine its Food business with McCormick & Company, forming a global portfolio with estimated revenues of $20 billion.
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ArticleFortress Technology to display touchscreen solution for food safety at interpack 2026
Fortress Technology is due to showcase its latest touchscreen solution at interpack 2026, seeking to improve food safety and ‘significantly reduce’ human error in fast-paced manufacturing facilities.
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ArticleNestlé takes part in AI pilot to visualize and reduce food waste
Over the last 16 months, Nestlé has taken part in a consortium alongside 8 other partners to pilot Zest’s AI-led solutions to visualize and reduce food waste and redistribute surplus to people, supporting an estimated 94,133 people across various charities and organisations.
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ArticleAmcor aims to reduce material use with 1 kg dairy market pot
Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy market, aiming to reduce material usage while maintaining the required performance, robustness and line compatibility.
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ArticleTwo-layer lid concept from Constantia Flexibles to replace lids and straws
Constantia Flexibles’ patented lid concept, ComforLid, is designed to replace snap-on plastic lids and straws with a dual-layered, separable film and achieve a 43% reduction in CO2 impact.
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ArticleRavenwood and Troya Alimentos launch Mexico’s ‘first’ linerless tray for fresh produce
Ravenwood Packaging has teamed up with Troya Alimentos to introduce Mexico’s ‘first’ linerless, tray-based packaging for fresh produce, replacing plastic nets and traditional labels.
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Sponsored ContentShowcasing Husky’s injection moulding systems for thinwall containers, pails and more
Haim Za’afrani, Vice President Sales, Systems & Tooling at Husky, details the benefits of the HyPERSYNC and HyLECTRIC injection moulding systems for thinwall packaging applications – from fast cycle times and extended tool life to minimal waste and energy-saving technology, as well as customer support – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleBarilla designs 99% of packaging for recycling and cuts out plastic windows
Barilla reports that 99.8% of the packaging it sells is designed to be recyclable, while 71% of the materials used in its packaging are fibre-based – and it has removed the plastic window from its pasta boxes to avoid ‘unnecessary’ plastics.
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ArticleUPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt reveal bio-based paper food packaging
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have developed a bio and paper-based food packaging concept said to provide strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, particularly for bakery, fast food and convenience applications.
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ArticleWhat are the next steps for reusable packaging in retail?
In its latest report, the U.S. Plastics Pact sets out its vision for a successful reuse system in retail: a return-on-the-go model for food, home, and personal care products, starting in regions with existing reuse infrastructure.
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ArticleCroxsons targets weight reduction with new glass packaging solution
Glass packaging company Croxsons has launched Rightweight, its new solution for glass bottles and jars in the food and drink sector, said to potentially reduce glass packaging weight by up to 30%.
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ArticleTheegarten-Pactec introduces flow-wrapping machine for confectionery and snack bars
Theegarten-Pactec has announced its FPC6 flow-wrapping machine for manufacturers of foods including chocolate, confectionery and protein bars, said to combine ‘outstanding’ flexibility with advanced user-friendliness, digital networking and maximum process reliability.