Food Packaging

For polyester, bio-based raw materials, emerging biodegradable products, and more efficient post-treatment processes hint towards a greener future.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategies drive sustainability of production, consumption, and disposal by making producers accountable for plastic waste and leveraging market-driven incentives.

The cellulose bioplastics market is rapidly expanding, driven by investments from companies like Amazon and leading research laboratories in biodegradable materials.

ANTEC® 2025 brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to shape the future of plastics in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation.

The extrusion coating market is evolving to provide sustainable alternatives that meet current packaging technical requirements, driving the shift toward more recyclable and compostable options.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied PFAS usage in food applications, tracking its presence, migration potential, and industry phase-outs.

Secondary compounds enhance biopolymers’ antimicrobial, antioxidant, and mechanical properties for food preservation.

The FDA proposes at-a-glance nutrition labels for the front of packaged foods, offering the U.S. an opportunity to learn valuable lessons from LATAM’s experience.

Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, the SPE Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology editor, discusses key aspects of PFAS, future regulations, and potential developments.

As one of the most adaptable polymer processing techniques, injection molding could transform plant-based meat production.