Parkside Flexibles has received Ireland’s Cre Accreditation for compostability and anaerobic digestion (AD) for its paper triplex containing NatureFlex as its barrier layer.

German chocolate company Alfred Ritter has switched to NexPlus barrier paper from Koehler Group for its Mini Mix pouches.

Grounded Packaging has launched a recyclable and carbon-negative sugarcane-based packaging, which offers food manufacturers the same high-barrier functionality as plastic.

Customised sorting developer Tomra, and V-Shapes, supplier of vertically integrated products and services for sustainable single-dose packaging, say the V-Shapes sachets are easily detected in the waste stream for proper sorting, thanks to their polypropylene construction.

Innovia Films is launching a new film in its Encore range of sustainable polypropylene packaging films, the REF30cn.

Mars Wrigley will partner with Danimer Scientific over the next two years to develop home compostable packaging for its range of products.

According to the latest market analysis from Smithers, flexible plastic, paper, and foil packaging will continue to see a steady rise in demand across the next five years.

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), has announced its 2025 vision for recycling as part of Steel Awareness Week, a virtual event to showcase steel as the model material for a 21st century circular economy.

Tetra Pak is introducing certified recycled polymers in a market trial in Europe, marking a key step in the company’s approach to circularity.

Henkel has officially opened its upgraded Innovation and Application lab in Seven Hills, Sydney, targeting key growth sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

Recent polymer market developments in Europe have created sudden and significant shortages, along with price increases in the supply chain. PKN looks at the impact on Australian supply.

Innovia Films has launched SLF – a chlorine-free film that delivers high barrier levels to oxygen, moisture, aroma, and mineral oils.

Jet Technologies this year celebrates 40 years of service, innovation, and expertise in the Australian and global industrial printing and packaging industries.

Pressure sensitive label material supplier UPM Raflatac says it is making “great progress" toward a more circular economy, with a raft of measures reducing its environmental impact.

Jet Technologies is launching a new in-house aluminium brand – AluJet – which it says offers a diverse range of quality aluminium sheets and coils, to the Australian market.