Food-grade film helps businesses to reduce waste

SEALED Air has developed what the firm described as the world’s first food-grade soft plastic film containing Certified Circular Resins (CCR). The new CRYOVAC Brand...

Packaging specialists team up on new circular solutions

TIPA has announced it has teamed up with Aquapak Polymers to deliver a range of research-led material where there are currently 'no workable alternatives'. The...

Compostable packs tipped to extend shelf-life of fresh produce

TIPA and PerfoTec have teamed up to offer fully compostable packaging described as extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. The laser microperforated compostable film has...

Antalis updates blown hand stretch film range to boost customer sustainability demands

ANTALIS has announced that its Master’in Performance range of blown hand stretch film is now Plastic Packaging Tax-exempt thanks to the use of 30%...

‘Brilliant’ white gloss film designed for pressure sensitive labelling applications

INNOVIA films has announced it has developed a 'uniquely engineered' uncoated cavitated BOPP base film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications. Rayoface QB is available...

Plastic film closed loop project aids circular economy ambitions

BERRY Global’s flexible films facility in Steinfeld, Germany, is working with filling equipment specialist Haver & Boecker to create a closed loop system for...

Film pack specialist makes a mark after moving into apron production

FLEXIBLE film packaging specialist Skymark has developed protective aprons containing antimicrobial technology in response to the national call for help with the shortage of...

‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio

AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology. The label manufacturer...

Highland Spring launches its most sustainable eco pack to date

HIGHLAND Spring Group has launched what has been described as its most sustainable eco pack to date. Using Coveris' Duralite R film, which is a...

Film distributor joins Foodservice Packaging Association

FILMS distribution business Plasfilms has confirmed it has joined the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) by becoming a national distributor member. The FPA membership is comprised...