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ArticlePPWR implementation for fresh produce supply chain discussed at Fruit Logistica
At this year’s Fruit Logistica, a panel organised by ProFood and Freshfel Europe saw European and international associations discuss a ‘pragmatic approach’ to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and concerns about the risk of single market fragmentation.
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ArticlePackaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: the deadlines you need to know
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force, we have compiled all its essential deadlines into one list, starting with this year’s expectations and looking all the way out to 2040.
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Article69% of consumers want legally binding reuse and refill targets, research suggests
Research from environmental charity City to Sea suggests that 69% of UK consumers hold the government responsible for setting legally binding reuse and refill targets in order to tackle single-use packaging waste.
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ArticleEuropean Commission approves €500 million French scheme for chemical recycling
Under EU State Aid rules, the European Commission has approved a €500 million French scheme to support chemical recycling that converts mixed and/or contaminated plastic waste back into ‘virgin-like’ raw materials.
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ArticleCircular Plastics : Making positive inroads
However, according to a Plastics Europe report: circular plastics now account for 13.5% in new plastic products manufactured in Europe. This means that the European plastics system is halfway towards the interim ambition – established in the ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap – to use 25% of plastics from circular sources in new products by 2030.
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ArticleProject employs AI to correct imperfect barrier coatings for fibre-based bottles
Pulpex and the University of Surrey are using AI-powered computer vision to identify and address imperfections while applying barrier coatings to fibre-based bottles for liquids – a move hoped to save energy and water while optimizing packaging performance.
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ArticleBerry develops PCR cap and bottle solution for Green Oil lubricant
Berry Global (Berry) has revealed its bottle and cap solution made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, designed for ‘eco-friendly’ performance lubricants manufacturer Green Oil.
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ArticleRecyclable aluminium trays for ready-made foods to replace single-use plastics
i2r Packaging Solutions now offers six new recyclable aluminium trays for ‘ready to cook’ foods, intended to replace single-use plastics while enhancing visual appeal and functionality.
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ArticleSustainability-themed tile game for kids packaged in interactive box
Jamnik Packaging has developed the Sustainable Memory Game, an educational tool for younger consumers based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals packaged in an interactive, house-shaped box.
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ArticleMondi and Zwiesel Glas develop premium containerboard pack for glassware
Zwiesel Glas has teamed up with Mondi to package its mouth-blown glassware in bespoke fibre-based packaging, designed to protect the fragile products while offering consumers a ‘premium’ unboxing experience.
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ArticleHow our furry friends reveal the dangers of ‘shrinkflation’ in packaging
Tim Sykes, brand director at Packaging Europe, considers the ‘shrinkflation’ conundrum of less wasteful food portions versus increased packaging waste and carbon emissions – starting with the demands of his hungry pet.
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ArticleIceland switches back to plastic trays after vacuum-packed meat backlash
Responding to consumer dissatisfaction with vacuum-packed minced meat, Iceland Foods is re-introducing plastic trays to its beef and pork mince products.
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ArticleBiedronka and Mondi close the cardboard loop in new packaging programme
Biedronka is joining forces with Mondi in a closed-loop programme to supply, collect, and reproduce its corrugated packaging in line with the retailer’s plastic consumption and CO2 emission targets.
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ArticleCardboard pack design for fragile products licensed for European distribution
Akarton’s Hexpand solution, a protective cardboard packaging material intended to protect fragile goods in transit while unlocking easy recyclability, is now licensed for production and distribution in Europe.
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ArticlePPG expands non-BPA HOBA coatings for aluminium bottles
PPG has announced the expansion of its non-bisphenol A (BPA) HOBA internal coatings line with its PPG Hoba Pro 2848 coating, aiming to meet growing demand to package water, wine and other drinks in aluminum bottles.
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Article‘Disappearing’ fibre-based bottle with natural coating pitched at Davos 2025
At 2025’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, NBCo presented its ‘disappearing’ fibre-based bottle, intended to be up to 99% recyclable and biodegradable in the natural environment, as a replacement for conventional plastic bottles.
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ArticleIncrease in mechanically recycled plastic packaging reported in Germany
The German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) have revealed that German dual systems saw increased recycling in 2023, with the share of mechanically recycled plastic packaging increasing from 42.1% to 68.9% between 2018-2023.
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ArticleFiberWise showcases fibre-based fresh food trays containing 70% less plastic
Hartmann division FiberWise will display its fibre-based tray solutions for fresh meat and convenience foods – set to use 70% less plastic than PET or PP trays – at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025.
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ArticleDS Smith replaces EPS with corrugated cardboard in cold chain logistics
DS Smith presented a new fibre-based, temperature-controlled packaging solution at PharmaPack Europe 2025 – highlighting its recyclability, 36-hour cooling period, and customizability via a parametric algorithm.
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ArticleTrayless pork pie packs launched by Compleat Food Group to cut plastics
The Compleat Food Group has removed plastic trays from its high-volume pork pie packaging; it now expects to reduce its plastic consumption by 110 tonnes and save 430 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.