Unilever’s Vaseline integrates new recyclable pump into Intensive Care lotions in North America

Vaseline worked with a supplier to eliminate the conventional internal metal spring in its lotion packaging. The new pump does not need to be disassembled and is widely recyclable in more than half...

Recyda nets €6.3M Series A funding for digital packaging management platform

“This funding round empowers us to further build on our current growth,” says Recyda CEO, Christian Knobloch. “Cusp Capital’s investment strategy of funding a new generation of tools at the...

PackExpo 2024: ACMA to showcase machinery advances in bakery, e-commerce and liquid packaging

This machine offers “superior packaging quality and excellent seal integrity,” due to the option for both cold and hot sealing. For ease of use, it sports a cantilever design and user-friendly...

Pack Expo 2024: Tipa to display zero-waste compostable packaging portfolio additions

“Compostables are among the most promising eco-conscious solutions that are increasingly vital in addressing the plastic crisis. Now is the time for collective action to shift toward a more...

Pack Expo 2024: Tetra Pak to showcase new machinery and highlight consumer education initiatives

The company will highlight further capabilities, including full plant solutions, operational efficiency improvements and go-to-market strategies that take an idea to the shelf while having a positive...

Pack Expo 2024: UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman introduce next-gen food-safe structures

A second innovation offers barrier properties ideal for frozen foods. The concept is based on a “highly effective” combination of UPM Asendo or UPM Asendo Pro barrier papers paired with  Michelman’s...

Gaia Biomaterials expands into Chile with compostable limestone-based plastic alternative

“The market here needs new sustainable alternatives to fossil plastic, and we need it now”, says Christian Spoerer, commercial director at Smartpack.“Biodolomer has proven to be a perfect match for...

US researchers claim to discover world’s fastest degrading bioplastic

The study is published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering.Collin Ward, associate scientist for chemistry and marine chemistry at WHOI, tells Packaging Insights that by perforating products,...