Brands rethink sustainability communication as packaging rules tighten
As packaging regulations evolve worldwide, industry experts emphasize the need for brands to clearly communicate the environmental benefits of changes such as new materials and design...
Avery Dennison positions smart packaging and traceability as key to cut food waste
A new Avery Dennison report has found digital identity solutions in F&B packaging allow retailers to improve product traceability and cut food waste. The findings highlight smart packaging,...
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle “obesity crisis”
UK shoppers prefer clear and consistent nutrition labels, according to new research by the consumer protection service Which?. For more than a decade, the country has used traffic light labeling to...
Aimplas to research bioplastic from agricultural waste for packaging
Aimplas has pioneered the Biovalsa project to develop bio-based plastics for packaging applications using rice straw and citrus pruning. Biovalsa involves a new treatment expected to reduce the high...
Tetra Recart targets home-cooking trend with F&B carton innovation
Carton-based F&B packaging can be crucial for prolonging shelf life, maintaining nutritional value, and preventing food waste. We examine the latest F&B carton solutions from Tetra Recart, the food...
Canada introduces front-of-package nutrition symbol for “unhealthy” foods
The Canadian government has mandated the use of a front-of-package nutrition symbol on F&B products deemed unhealthy, starting January 1, 2026. “The front-of-package nutrition symbol is designed to...
Global efforts to limit packaging waste pollution struggle at UNEA-7 but 2026 holds promise
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) took place in December 2025, resulting in the adoption of 11 resolutions and three decisions on climate change, pollution, and...
US FDA requires tamper-resistant packaging for cosmetics
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its cosmetic regulations, including requirements for packaging and labeling. The FDA Cosmetics Labeling Requirements emphasize...
