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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.
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.