Lifestyle Packaging global head of marketing Rich Quelch tells Packaging Gateway how the trend of online ‘unboxing’ has become an important aspect of brand-building and why this is important for...
Near field communication (NFC) is a method of wireless data transfer which detects compatible technology close to it. When used…
South Australia’s ban on sales, supply or distribution of single-use plastic products such as drinking straws, stirrers and cutlery has become effective. This ban, considered…
High-barrier protective packaging solutions manufacturer Klöckner Pentaplast has presented its new sustainability strategy to help deliver its goals. Titled Investing in Better, the strategy consists…
UK supermarket chain Aldi has pledged to eliminate plastic packaging from its entire egg range. The retailer’s remaining egg lines…
Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced a new sustainable punnet packaging portfolio in Europe. Named 'Safe&Green', the paper-based range…
Sustainable packaging solutions provider DS Smith has introduced a 100% recyclable modular container for grocery stores and consumers. Named Greentote,…
Renewable fibre-based packaging products supplier International Paper has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Berkley International’s moulded fibre division…
Packaging Gateway lists the top five terms tweeted on packaging in December 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The top tweeted terms are the trending industry discussions happening…
The circular plastic economy is a concept that has organically evolved from the 1970s as a result of the mass proliferation of plastic usage. As environmental science gained traction and…
Sustainability is a complicated and wide-ranging subject that is often approached in a piecemeal, reactive manner. There are no global standards for sustainability, so it can be difficult for CEOs…
Amcor has become the first global diversified packaging company to report to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) packaging standard.
Yum China, the operator of several fast-casual brands, including KFC and Pizza Hut in China, has stepped up its effort for the reduction of plastic...
Packaging equipment is constantly going through evolution and transformation to suit the applications and sustainability requirements of diverse industries, including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture...
The circular plastic economy is a concept that has organically evolved from the 1970s as a result of the mass proliferation of plastic usage.
Yum China to rid its outlets of plastic packaging
With the Chinese Government revising its environmental laws, Yum China Holdings has announced a slew of measures to adopt eco-friendly packaging and reduce plastic usage across its chain of outlets.…