Flexibles

VTT launches lightweight origami alternative to conventional protective packaging materials

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has collaborated with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners to develop a new technology

KHS introduces kraft paper handle for multipack bottle carrier

KHS Group has announced that its Nature MultiPack – which uses adhesive instead of shrink film, paper or cardboard, said to

New bag-in-box from Smurfit Westrock aids easy separation for recycling

Smurfit Westrock aims to adhere to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s minimum requirement of 80% recyclability with its

LG Chem and Reifenhäuser agree to collaborate on recyclable film project

South Korean chemical company LG Chem and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser have signed a partnership with the aim of

Gem-Pack Berries and Reborn Material partner on biodegradable clamshell packaging

At this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, Gem-Pack Berries announced its partnership with Reborn Material to utilize

Rheumatic consumers struggle with inaccessible medicine packaging, survey says

A survey from the Swedish Rheumatism Association reveals how elderly and disabled consumers can struggle to take medicine in inaccessible

Circularity roadmap for U.S. PET packaging outlined in new study

A new study has been published by Systemiq outlining a roadmap to transition the U.S. PET packaging and polyester

Sustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging and beyond

Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags

Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has developed new packaging for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bag portfolio, which it says

Thermapet Technologies unveils ‘fully circular’ APET containers for food and hot pour applications

Singapore-based startup Thermapet Technologies has revealed its patented technology for producing ‘fully circular’ amorphous-polyethylene terephthalate (APET) based trays

Berry and Amcor to merge with an all-stock transaction

Amcor and Berry Global (Berry) have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and

Berry reports 36% increase in PCR PE use in industrial, consumer and agricultural products

Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer