Researchers from IIT Madras have developed a packaging material using agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams. The team demonstrated that material made from mycelium the root-like structure of fungi grown on agricultural and paper waste can provide the required strength and quality for packaging while being biodegradable.

They say the innovation could address two challenges: plastic pollution and agricultural waste disposal.

Grace Foods UK, the UK's leading supplier of authentic Caribbean food and drink, is refreshing its Dunn's River seasonings range with a vibrant new pack design that will begin rolling out this month, alongside the launch of its new Dunn's River Jamaican Green Seasoning.

The refreshed design has been created to deliver stronger shelf standout, helping the range command greater attention in-store through bold colour coding and vibrant Caribbean-inspired graphics that celebrate the personality of the Dunn's River brand.

Fishersgate-based label manufacturer A4 Labels has announced the launch of its new Ocean Action Labels range, made using ocean-bound plastic, giving brands a practical way to reduce their reliance on virgin fossil-based materials while helping tackle marine plastic pollution at its source.

Coca-Cola has unveiled a new global visual identity system, introducing a refreshed design aimed at creating greater consistency across its marketing, packaging and consumer experiences in more than 200 markets.

The refreshed identity, which is now rolling out across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, is built around the principle of ensuring every brand execution is instantly recognisable as Coca-Cola.

  • Hasanuddin University researchers developed a biodegradable multilayer PLA film reinforced with coconut water-derived cellulose.
  • The material achieved 28.86% biodegradation within 25 days and showed improved stiffness.
  • The film remained brittle with poor stretchability, highlighting the need to balance barrier protection with flexibility for commercial food packaging.

Researchers at Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, have developed a biodegradable material reinforced with cellulose derived from fermented coconut water that combines oxygen-scavenging functiona

Every protest leaves two records behind. One is written in slogans, banners and news footage. The other is written in plastic bottles, food wrappers, tea cups and thermocol plates left scattered across the ground once the crowd disperses. Packaging waste at protest sites is rarely discussed alongside the politics of the movement itself, yet it has become one of the most visible, and most avoidable, forms of urban litter in India.

Coveris Unveils Monomaterial Packaging Innovation for Tortilla Wraps

In a significant step towards sustainable packaging, Coveris has introduced a groundbreaking monomaterial solution for tortilla wraps, further advancing its No Waste mission. The launch marks a pivotal moment for both the company and its food manufacturing partners, demonstrating how innovation and collaboration can deliver eco-friendly alternatives without compromising product performance.

As the first deadline under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) approaches, Weavabel is expanding its range of garment bags that are compliant with the legislation.

The refreshed collection from the U.K.-based packaging and trims company offers a variety of alternative materials to conventional virgin plastic packaging for brands to consider as they review their packaging strategies.