Plastic converters, recyclers and collectors have launched a new Europe-wide accreditation and audit scheme, in the hope of creating a level playing f

A US meat supplier has upped its commitment to the environment with the introduction of a new range of green packaging for its products.

D&W Fine Pack have acquired the thermoforming division of Clear Lam Packaging to expand product lines and market reach.

Sonoco has unveiled a tray which is part of a system that they claim will increase the shelf life for fresh-cut produce.

The final text of the ISO world standards on packaging and the environment has been agreed - with publication scheduled for later this year, said the

Packaging could become the most important marketing tool for food brands and retailers.

Oplon has partnered with Reynolds Group to create antimicrobial coatings for their packaging which could extend shelf life of products by months and w

Bemis is one of four companies to join the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN as voting members.

Hormel Foods Corp. announced its second set of environmental goals after exceeding its first set of five-year goals in 2011.

Industry body Europen has released a new guide to European packaging legislation.