Packaging Europe staff writers

New recyclability guidelines released for fibre-based packaging design

New recyclability guidelines – developed by Cepi, CITPA, ACE, and FEFCO – seeks to give guidance for designers to ensure functionality goes

K is for Plastics

Düsseldorf’s giant K show is the world’s biggest plastics event, and its three-yearly cycle serves as a

The power of flexible electronics

Aptar Food + Beverage Flip Lid wins top award

Aptar Food + Beverage has been recognised with a World Beverage Innovation Award for its Flip Lid product. A panel of

kp secures five-year supply of post-consumer recycled PET with Viridor

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) and Viridor have agreed a “transformative” five-year collaboration, locking in an annual supply from Viridor to

MMC Packaging introduces high speed cap slitting and folding machine at K 2019

MMC Packaging discusses key aspects of its new high speed cap slitting and band folding machine, introduced to Packaging Europe

Constructing pillars for a circular economy

Tim Sykes caught up with Tony Kingsbury, director of sustainability EMEA, Dow Packaging & Specialist Plastics, at K 2019 to

ACG introduces portfolio of next-gen packaging solutions

ACG Group, an organisation offering manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has introduced a portfolio of next-generation production, packaging

Metsä Board introduces new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard

Metsä Board is introducing a new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard that can be recycled in paper or paperboard streams.

A closer look at Drewsen’s new recyclable and compostable alternatives to plastic straws

Drewsen, in partnership with paper straw manufacturers, has developed an alternative to plastic straws – PROSTRAW – which it says provides high

Carlsberg reveals ‘Refreshingly Optimistic’ branding for Somersby

Carlsberg Group has revealed a refreshed visual identity for its cider brand, Somersby.   Created with Elmwood Leeds, the refreshed positioning