Food Packaging

It’s got to be frustrating for the people who come up with packaging design guidelines for sustainability — only to have them ignored.

Case in point: 7UP recently modernized its graphics. As a regular 7UP drinker, I can say, I think the new “effervescent” design works. It’s clean and contemporary. I am happy to buy 7UP in the new packaging.

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Novolex Scores Gold at FPA Awards and Secures BPI Certification for Groundbreaking Compostable Butter Wrap

Novolex has captured both industry acclaim and environmental recognition with its innovative compostable butter wrap, earning the prestigious 2025 Gold Award for Sustainability from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and achieving compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).

LyondellBasell Unveils Pro-fax EP649U: A Next-Gen Polypropylene for Rigid Packaging with Sustainable Options

LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced Pro-fax EP649U, a cutting-edge polypropylene impact copolymer tailored for the demanding needs of the rigid packaging sector. Designed specifically for thin-walled injection molding, this advanced material is set to elevate food packaging performance while supporting the industry's growing sustainability goals.

In 2019, Faerch launched Evolve by Faerch for the Ready Meals market, a recipe that allows for up to 70% post-consumer recycled content, including mixed colour “jazz” bottle flakes. Building on this successful market positioning, Faerch has continued to elevate its ambitions. With the recent expansion of its Cirrec recycling facility, Faerch will, starting January 1, 2025, introduce a minimum of 40% Tray rPET in CPET trays for chilled ready meals, while retaining the same CPET properties.