Innovations & New Products

BELGIUM – Stora Enso has partnered with Tetra Pak to examine a shared beverage carton recycling solution to meet the growing recycling need in Benelux.…

GERMANY – All4Labels Global Packaging Group has announced the launch of STAR, what the company calls an “eco-innovative” portfolio of products, services, and solutions. The…

US – The Middleby Corporation has completed the acquisition of  manufacturer of advanced high-speed vacuum packaging equipment, CP Packaging as it expands its operations in…

NEW ZEALAND – New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC), has partnered with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) to support NZ businesses to adopt…

FRANCE – US-based materials company Trinseo has partnered with plastic film extrusion and thermoforming firm CEDAP to develop recycled polystyrene (rPS) for Eurial Ultra-Frais yoghurt…

CANADA – Rio Tinto, in partnership with Corona Canada has launched Canada’s first specially-marked, low-carbon beverage can, manufactured by Ball Corporation. The cans, now available…

JAPAN – Japanese chemical company DIC has collaborated with software company SAP to build a waste plastics traceability system using blockchain technology to boost sustainable…

USA – Niche packaging solutions provider Preferred Packaging has added new molded pulp trays, made from natural plant fibers to its GreenStream sustainable packaging portfolio.…

KENYA – Nairobi-based start-up, Noma Green Plastics Limited is utilizing plastic waste as a substitute for wood to make in-demand furniture and other items. Noma…

SPAIN – Spanish cosmetics packaging manufacturer Quadpack has announced the expansion of its cosmetic packaging range with the addition of multi-stick packaging solutions. The Multi…