Packaging Europe staff writers

Ukrainian start-up Releaf Paper receives €2.5 million in EU funding to build pilot line for cellulose extraction

Ukrainian-based paper manufacturer Releaf Paper has been awarded a €2.5 million grant from the European Commission’s EIC

Sustainability Perspectives with H.B. Fuller

Three steps needed to establish a closed-loop circular economy

In July 2022, the UK and northern mainland Europe were struck by an unprecedented heatwave, with the hottest temperature in

Holmen Iggesund and Yangi collaborate to find renewable packaging solutions for cosmetic products

Holmen Iggesund and Yangi have entered into a long-term agreement to produce biobased and renewable materials for use in

Futerro plans to build new PLA biorefinery with yearly output of 75,000 tons

Belgian PLA producer Futerro has started negotiations to open a new fully integrated biorefinery at the Port-Jérôme industrial and

ALPLA Group makes second investment in Blue Ocean Closures for further production of bio-based lids and caps

Blue Ocean Closures has secured a second investment from co-owner ALPLA Group in the hopes of accelerating the development

BASF and StePac announce chemically recycled flexible packaging set to preserve fresh produce

BASF and StePac have reportedly created a contact-sensitive packaging solution for the preservation of fresh produce, making use of

Berry reduces weight of Milchwerke Schwaben dairy containers by 19%

Berry Superfos has redesigned its 1kg UniPack container, currently packaging Milchwerke Schwaben’s Weideglück brand of yoghurt- and milk-based

Mondi and FRESH!PACKING announce recyclable kraft paper cooler bag for consumers to transport cold food

Mondi has collaborated with FRESH!PACKING to design a certified recyclable, reusable kraft paper cooler bag for the protection and

Should legislation around packaging collection and recycling levies in the Netherlands be postponed?

NVC, an association of companies addressing the activity of packaging throughout the supply chain, has argued for the postponement of

Recycling rates for aluminium cans almost 73% in various EU countries, according to new report

A report commissioned by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium has suggested that an overall recycling rate of 72.8%

AIPIA Congress Highlight: A touch of Stardust offers security and traceability solutions

During the Congress, a number of new technologies were showcased. One of these came from Stardust Secured™ which offers a