Sustainable Packaging

SPAIN – Spanish research institute Aimplas has developed a new trademark to certify the safety and functionality of reusable food packaging as new legislation and…

SOUTH AFRICA – Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa has announced the commissioning of US$95 million (R1.5 billion) investments to expand its Nigel production facility in…

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…

USA – The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics), based in Washington, has announced that Ashley Hood-Morley has returned to the association as vice president, Industry Engagement,…

UK – Canada-based leader in full-service packaging distribution Wolfpack Packaging Inc. announced its acquisition of Supreme Packaging. The official announcement was made on June 30th,…

SWITZERLAND – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has developed a PET-like plastic “made easily” from the non-edible parts of plants, challenging fossil-based…

USA – US-based packaging solutions leader, Sonoco has announced the addition of paper cups in bales of mixed paper to be used as furnish for…

BELGIUM – HYBRID Software, an innovative software development company, has released Version 8 of its PACKZ and STEPZ native PDF editors, featuring automated action lists…

SWEDEN – Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer, BillerudKorsnäs has introduced Performance White Barrier in sack paper to replace the plastic film barrier. According to the…

UK – Corrugated specialist Lesters has recruited industry experts Mark Furman as Head of Sales and Greg Burton as Design Manager as it continues its…