One eco-warrior’s take on holiday waste: the paper solution

Mondi unveils sustainable alternative to expanded polystyrene packaging; IPL Brands selects AMP's wine cans for Beaujolais Nouveau launch, and Avantium to offer PEF solution for Heijn's own-brand packaging

View in browser View in browser  |  Forward to a friend  | Signup In Brief November 23, 2023 | Up-to-date international news and features on the packaging industry Spotlight One eco-warrior's take on holiday waste: the paper solution In an exclusive interview, Kaela Martins, eco-cycle maestro at AF&PA, highlights the resilient success of paper and cardboard recycling. Latest news Mondi unveils sustainable alternative to expanded polystyrene packaging The 100% paper-based industrial packaging provides protection for goods. IPL Brands selects AMP's wine cans for Beaujolais Nouveau launch The cans are available in 187ml, 200ml, and 250ml sizes. Avantium to offer PEF solution for Heijn's own-brand packaging The PEF solution will be provided to Heijn once Avantium's chemical plant becomes operational. Google's Single Use Plastics Challenge winner announced The Challenge brought together users and suppliers of plastic-free food packaging to promote the benefits for the food industry. Why COP28 is "the most important COP" since the Paris Agreement  GlobalData's Energy Monitor takes you through what to expect at COP28, the UN climate conference taking place in December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). TotalEnergies and others demonstrate PP recycling process The process found that the AI model was able to sort material at a pick rate of 50% of food-grade material. LEGO Group to phase out single-use plastic packaging from LEGO boxes The company's new prepack paper bags are made using materials derived from FSC-certified forests. Read more news In-depth read Global food packaging industry witnessing an uptick in demand for personalized packaging In 2022, flexible packaging was the most used pack material, followed by rigid plastics. Dairy & soy food was the leading sector, while prepared meals sector is forecast to register the fastest growth during 2022–27, per GlobalData. The demand for eco-friendly packaging is on the rise, stimulated by consumers' increasing focus on sustainability. Personalized packaging is becoming popular as consumers appreciate products tailored to their needs or preferences. In the food packaging industry, personalization can be done to amplify brand appeal in form of personalized bags, stickers, or boxes. Free digital magazine: latest issue Issue 70 | October 2023 In this issue: Cutting-edge machinery redefines packaging - Shrink sleeves reshape European packaging - Latest tech for packaging integrity - Form, Fill, Seal: brand, safety, sustainability - Clear PET's rise vs. coloured plastic's fall. Click here to view the magazine. GlobalData network Verdict Foodservice   |   Just Drinks   |   Just Food  |   Just Style Thank you for reading. Please send any news or comments to: consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk Contact us LinkedIn | Twitter Editorial consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk Advertise with us Click here About Packaging Gateway packaging-gateway.com is one of a network of 30+ proprietary B2B websites, with an unrivalled global audience of active decision makers, influencers, and opinion leaders across the world with a combined readership of 55 million industry professionals each year.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage Preferences London