Food Packaging

PET Technologies offers insights into the fundamentals of blow molding and how this process continues to evolve.

A new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene.

New research explores how citrus waste can enhance biodegradable films for food applications.

Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.

As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030.

The European Commission banned the use and trading of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials.

Earth Brands, founded by two sophomores at Williams College, aims to replace disposable plastic cups on college campuses—and beyond.

Foamed plastics and renewable polymers drive next-gen sustainable drinkware, which uses less material, improves insulation, and is fully recyclable.

Inventory management stands at the core of operational excellence in the polymer packaging industry.

Forward-thinking brands are discovering that embracing unconventional, quirky, and deliberately flawed designs creates profound resonance with younger consumers.

The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme reshapes packaging design and recycling. Businesses now face new rules, fees, and sustainability standards.

Metal-free laminates have high packaging barrier properties while simplifying the recycling process, offering a sustainable solution without compromising functionality.