• 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

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.  

Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced it has completed the acquisition of Envaplast, a leading manufacturer of premium small polymer containers based near Valencia, Spain.

The acquisition strengthens Greif’s Customized Polymer Solutions business and expands the company’s manufacturing presence in Spain, where it previously had a limited position in the small polymer packaging market. Envaplast primarily serves the agrochemical industry and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service.

Personal care brand method has introduced a limited-edition body wash collection featuring bottle designs created by artists from seven US cities, alongside a design celebrating the company's San Francisco origins.

The collection showcases work from artists whose designs draw inspiration from the places, cultures and communities that have influenced their creative backgrounds. Each bottle pairs an original illustration with a fragrance intended to reflect the featured location.

The artists and corresponding designs include:

Frugalpac, the British company behind the world's first commercially available Frugal Bottle for wines, spirits and olive oils, has partnered with Siemens Financial Services (SFS) to make its next-generation Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine (FBAM-2) more accessible through customer financing.

By combining Siegwerk’s formulation expertise with X-Rite Pantone’s color science and technology, COLORWERK FastMatch Cloud, a cloud-based platform, helps converters improve color consistency across locations, while reducing waste and downtime.