All Food articles – Page 4
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ArticleKFC and Pizza Hut’s packaging progress revealed in parent company's report
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability report details the packaging progress of multiple fast food giants – but reveals ‘limitations’ in its data and transparency.
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ArticleCarrefour sets out plan to avoid 5,000 tons of plastic and lower product prices
Carrefour plans to eliminate 5,000 tons of plastic from its packaging by removing excess material, introducing paper-based and reusable formats, and offering deposit-return products, with all savings used to lower product costs.
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ArticleHébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres.
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ArticleFolbb introduces cartonboard application for frozen food
Folbb has revealed a new hardsized cartonboard application for freezer food, designed for products that can be cooked in the oven or microwave from frozen.
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ArticleTesco promotes health during World Cup with football-themed lettuce wrapper
Tesco has repackaged its iceberg lettuces in a football-themed design to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 – a move hoped to encourage families and children to eat healthily during the tournament.
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ArticleKFC to refresh branding across UK and Ireland
KFC has unveiled re-designed branding for its UK and Ireland markets accompanying its new Tenders and sauce options, aiming to give consumers more freedom to ‘mix, match and personalize’ their meals.
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ArticleWalki and Dow create MDO-PE pouch with matte finish to align with PPWR
Walki and Dow’s mono-material MDO-PE pouch with a matte finish is set to unlock recyclability and high performance for frozen food packaging in compliance with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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ArticleLeading tuna company swaps cans for paper cartons
Tetra Pak has joined forces with Spanish seafood producer Jealsa to launch the industry’s first carton packaging for shelf table tuna.
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ArticleFlatfish shipped in certified recycled EPS to cut carbon emissions by 30%
Flatfish producer Flatlantic is transporting fresh seafood in BEWI’s certified recycled EPS boxes – a move hoped to reduce carbon footprint by 30% while securing food safety and optimal transport.
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ArticleDiving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice.
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ArticleNovel technology moulds lightweight food packaging from cellulose fibres
Valmet has launched its Valmet 3D Fiber technology to help customers manufacture lightweight, three-dimensional food packaging formats from cellulose fibres.
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ArticleInnovia Films and PureCycle create 40% recycled white, cavitated BOPP film
Innovia Films has produced white, cavitated BOPP film using PureCycle’s recycled polypropylene resin, unlocking over 40% post-consumer recycled content for food-contact applications.
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ArticleSPAR and CRYOVAC’s new solution ‘reduces packaging by 70%’
SPAR Austria claims to have saved 14 tonnes of plastic annually by switching from a traditional tray-and-lid system for meat products to a flowpack solution developed by CRYOVAC that uses 70% less plastic by weight.
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ArticleSwedish DRS certified by RecyClass for food-safe, traceable PET bottle sorting
Sweden’s Returpack/Pantamera has become the first deposit return system in Europe to receive RecyClass certification for its PET bottle sorting process, verifying that the recycled plastic is food-safe and meets EU traceability requirements.
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ArticleBarrier lining applied to lightweight plastic buckets, including PCR version
Cambrian Packaging’s range of barrier buckets for solvent- and water-based products, complete with a 100% post-consumer recycled liner, is said to improve storage efficiency and reduce emissions in transit.
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ArticleOn-pack icons help Albert Heijn shoppers avoid food waste and extend shelf life
Over 50% of Albert Heijn’s own-brand packaging now displays a ‘look, smell, taste’ or hand icon to differentiate between best-before and use-by dates, tackle unnecessary food waste, and help consumers save money.
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ArticleIdentiv releases Bluetooth inlays and labels in collaboration with Wiliot
Identiv has announced its new range of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlays and labels, made with Wiliot’s Gen3 IC technology and seeking to enable organizations to continuously sense, track and understand the state of their goods across complex supply chains.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
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ArticleDuni Group to provide plastic-free cups and composting solution at Swedish cycling event
Duni Group is due to provide plastic-free paper beverage cups for this year’s Vätternrundan cycling event, due to take place June 5th-13th around Lake Vättern in Sweden, as well as trialling a food and packaging composting solution.
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ArticleNew European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) has announced the first recipients of its Reuse Champions Award, a new annual event celebrating individuals whose ‘leadership, persistence and measurable impact’ are helping to advance reuse across Europe.