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Glass Recycling Coalition and Glass Recycling Foundation merge companies
Glass Recycling Coalition and the Glass Recycling Foundation have officially merged under the GRF banner to create a new streamlined organisation.
Taghleef Industries introduces revamped range of biobased and biodegradable films
The updated Nativa portfolio features several product families, each designed to address specific market needs.
Mondi develops lightweight and more sustainable banana box packaging solution
Mondi has developed a banana box packaging solution claimed to be as strong as a traditional box, but up to 10% lighter and made with around 40% recycled fibre.
Saveggy introduces additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce
Swedish food-tech start-up Saveggy has introduced an additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce, designed to provide an alternative to plastic packaging.
Baumer expands packaging tech range with new CorrBox Evo solution
Baumer has updated its packaging technology range with its new CorrBox Solution models, designed for precision and control in high-volume production of corrugated packaging.
JBM Packaging initiates major expansion to enhance eco-friendly operations
Eco-friendly paper packaging company, JBM Packaging, has officially broken ground on a new 52,500-square-foot facility in Lebanon, Ohio
California passes bill to ban PFAS in food packaging and other consumer goods
Lawmakers in California, US, have passed a bill to ban products that contain ‘intentionally added’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely known as ‘forever chemicals’.
NSF rolls out Safe Food Packaging certification to raise safety standards
The certification will cover a wide range of common packaging items, including takeaway containers, coffee cups, food wrappers, ready meal trays and drink bottles.
Heineken’s Strongbow becomes first major alcohol brand to add NaviLens technology to packaging
Heineken’s Strongbow cider has become the first major alcohol brand to incorporate NaviLens technology, designed to support visually impaired people, into its packaging.
Sappi expands high-barrier paper packaging portfolio with new solutions
Sappi Europe has introduced two new recyclable, high-barrier paper innovations designed to help brands meet tightening EU packaging regulations.
Xampla receives $14m investment to accelerate plant-based plastic alternatives
Xampla, a UK-based start-up developing plastic alternative materials made from plants, has received $14 million in private capital.
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