Turning abandoned fishnets, ropes, and trawls into packaging tubes, removing #GhostGear from the ocean, SR Packaging takes small steps to make big differences.

Flexible packaging is turning up on more and more supermarket and drugstore shelves. Element Packaging has developed a recycle-ready flexible pouch for refills.

Pregis is launching Phantom Mask, a new temporary protective surface film, that has been engineered to eliminate costly and labor-intensive adhesive transfer problems on plastic sheets, parts and products

BASF and the Swedish packaging material manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs have developed a unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging. It can be used to produce wraps with individually adjusted barrier properties. And it is a solution that meets today’s requirement for sustainability by being organically recyclable.

SABIC has announced that BOPP film based on the company’s certified circular recycled feedstock PP will be introduced in primary pet food brand packaging by Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, food, and pet food products. The BOPP film structures are manufactured by Huhtamaki and the joint initiative will help the partners implement their ambitious targets of reducing the volume of fossil-sourced plastics and accelerate the transition to a more circular plastics economy.

AND&OR strengthens its position and offer of machinery and solutions for the blow molding industry, with the acquisition of the Madrid company Franco Dolfini Automation.

A multi-million-pound investment in plant and machinery – with more potentially in the pipeline – is proving money well spent by specialist printed flexible packaging company Roberts Mart & Co Ltd, following its latest scoop of industry honours.

Healthy eating trends and convenience are boosting the fruit snacks industry globally. Amcor Food Scientists work closely with customers and suppliers to understand every factor that needs to be considered when packaging fruit. From variety of fruit, cut size and weight, and country of origin, to supply chain, preparation processes and end pack format.

We should always plan our holiday trips ahead. Not only our destination, but also items that we want to take with us!

Packaging solutions specialist, Parkside, has collaborated with iconic Yorkshire-based coffee company Taylors of Harrogate to create a new pack for its range of coffee products. The new design has enabled the leading brand to welcome new audiences to the Taylors brand.