New jars aim to combine beauty and sustainability

BERRY Bramlage is launching a new range of jars described as allowing cosmetic and beauty products to combine strong shelf appeal and brand image...

Packaging specialist lifts the lid on mono-material offering

FLEXIBLE packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has announced it is meeting demand for mono-material food packaging with mono polymer structure lidding films. The...

SIG now offers ASI-certified aluminium as standard in Europe

SIG has announced it is offering ASI-certified aluminium as standard for all SIG packs in Europe. The company revealed it is the first in the...

Sustainability milestone for Austrian paper mill

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its new recovery boiler is now operating at its Nettingsdorf paper mill in Austria. The move has been described as a...

TIPA co-founder joins new bureau to advise on ‘green’ solutions

DAPHNA Nissenbaum, CEO and co-founder of compostable flexible packaging specialist TIPA has become a member of a new bureau of environmental experts. The Expert Bureau,...

Businesses place packaging at the heart of sustainability strategies

NEW research has highlighted the role packaging is playing in helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint. The Sustainability and Profitability Survey, carried out by Smurfit...

Single-use paperboard alternative to plastic cutlery set for European launch

PAPERBOARD utensil specialist EcoTensil has announced the European launch of its plastic-free single-use cutlery for food packaging. The range of folding paper utensils was developed...

Essentra unveils tear tape for flexible packaging

ESSENTRA Tapes has launched what it says is the first tear tape for flexible packaging to combine the sustainability of recycled polyester (rPET). The new...

SIG paper straws set to be launched in Europe

SIG's fully recyclable and renewable paper straw solution for aseptic carton packs is to be launched for the first time in Europe by Intermarché,...

New sausage packaging utilises recycled plastic

A new product line by poultry sausage brand Gutfried is to be packaged in a material largely made from recycled plastic. The firm said that...