Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener alternatives.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and Quaker brands have inaugurated an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Centre to field test, measure and analyse compostable packaging, with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.
Israeli green-tech innovator Melodea has developed a game-changing plant-based barrier coating that is plastic-free, but still as effective in maintaining product freshness.
The Israeli biodegradable plastic packaging specialist has unveiled an innovative compostable film – which acts as a laminate for the so-called ‘caustic’ properties of salty snacks – at London Packaging Week.
As lockdown eases and foodservice outlets begin to reopen, packaging has never been more important – especially for the artisanal sector, writes foodservice packaging specialist Kevin Curran.
Daniel Servitje, president and CEO of the Mexican bakery giant, presented the new packaging that uses Symphony Environmental Technologies’ d2w plastic technology at an event in Mexico City.
BI-AX International says its Evlon film is now close in price to petroleum-based products
BI-AX International is eyeing up opportunities for its Evlon biodegradable plastic film, which is made from corn, claiming the product is now comparably priced with petroleum-based products.
Stora Enso said it has improved the processability, performance and cost competitiveness of its biopolymer coating technology as it announced the expansion of its selection of biodegradable packaging boards to include food trays.
Food packaging is beginning to move away from plastics such as
petroleum-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and toward
biodegradable materials, according to a new report.
Major setbacks for UK-based Stanleco over the past year serve as a
warning that the road to riches in the bio-degradable and
recyclable packaging market is not yet paved with gold.
Whey produced by the dairy industry could have added value as a
prime ingredient in the next wave of biodegradable packaging and
other materials, according to new research.
US firm Metabolix is constructing a new $200m bioplastics factory
in Iowa, with commercial production of the packaging material
expected to begin in 2008.
NatureWorks has produced a handling guide to help those along the
supply chain handle biodegradable plastic packaging made from its
polylactic acid (PLA).
Diamant Art has opened choices on the market for biodegradable
packaging by expanding its range of recyclable stretch film to
include a pallet wrap based on polystyrene.
Grenidea Technologies has received US certification for its food
packaging, allowing multinational companies to use its
biodegradable product in North America and Europe.
Researchers in Finland have discovered a way of reinforcing
biodegradable packaging using natural fibres - a move that should
lead to increased applications for such packaging.
