Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film

MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material. The protective...

Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films

AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant in...

Films and packaging materials specialist unveils website makeover

SÜDPACK has launched a refreshed website described as setting 'new standards' in communication. Throughout the relaunch project, the firm said the 'basic idea of the...

Micro-perforated lidding films for soft fruits

THE research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit. The films permit precise gas and...
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A circular approach to filmic packaging

Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec

New Sealed Air food packaging tipped to help enhance recyclability

SEALED Air has launched two new eco BDF films designed for compatibility with both LDPE mechanical recycling and chemical recycling processes. The new range includes...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

Encore film range launched

INNOVIA Films has launched a new range of recyclable BOPP films called Encore, made from non-food based raw materials. Innovia said the Encore packaging and...

Breathable film scoops top award

A breathable film created by RPC bpi protec has been named winner of a top sustainability award. The X-Hance film scooped the gong in the...

Berry makes ‘technical breakthrough’ in film sustainability

BERRY bpi has claimed to have achieved a 'significant technical breakthrough' with the ability to incorporate up to 50% recycled content into its NorDiVent...