Every year, millions of tonnes of perfectly edible food are discarded simply because consumers rely too heavily on expiry ...

These two Israeli packaging innovators jointly developed Xgo FreshLid, a next-gen “modified atmosphere” re-sealable lidding film, to extend the shelf life of fresh cherries to more than 35 days on ...

German consumers consider paper-based packaging to be particularly environmentally friendly. Nevertheless, they tend to be skeptical about innovative products such as paper-based bottles. This is ...

Fast forward to 2014: Upwards of 6,000 different manufactured substances are now listed by various government agencies as approved for use in food contact materials in the U.S. and Europe — materials ...

Of the 141m tonnes of plastic food and beverage packaging produced annually, just 14% is recycled, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The problem lies in overconsumption, says Adam Herriott, ...

Single-Use Plastics Vs. Retail Food Packaging. The impact of regulations can vary significantly between single-use and retail food packaging. Single-use packaging, essential for food delivery and ...

Effective date. October 1, 2025. Food Packaging Description. No person may manufacture, distribute, sell, export, or use any packaging material containing a PFAS substance.

Effective date. January 1, 2026. Food Packaging Description. No manufacturer shall sell, distribute, or use food packaging to which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount.