General Mills urged to reduce chemicals found in its food packaging
In a letter sent to US-based food company General Mills, nonprofit organisation Consumer Reports (CR) has highlighted the dangers of…
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Claire Jenns
With experience in arts and culture journalism, Claire brings a fresh perspective to Hotel Management Network, Retail Insight Network and Packaging Gateway. She is passionate about sustainability, workers' rights and geopolitics.
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USPS sets packaging and waste goals for 2030
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced new sustainability targets for the fiscal year 2030. The plan, called "Delivering…
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Global trend of plain tobacco packaging gains momentum
According to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), 42 countries and territories are currently moving ahead with plain tobacco packaging, with…
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Asahi Kasei Europe joins Plastics Europe Germany
The European headquarters of the Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei has become a member of Plastics Europe Germany. Plastics Europe…
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Eco Flexibles installs first Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 outside of Japan
Sustainable flexible packaging specialist Eco Flexibles has installed the first-ever Fujifilm Jet Press FP790 outside of Japan. Located at the…
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Paper and pulp: not a cure-all for plastic alternatives
RaboResearch has released a report on the shift from virgin plastic to pulp and paper alternatives. The report states that…
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IFCO releases net-zero roadmap for 2040
Reusable packaging container (RPC) provider IFCO has published its Roadmap to Net Zero, which outlines key decarbonisation levers and milestones…
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ALPLA deploys platform to streamline contract management
Austria-based packaging solutions provider ALPLA will leverage software from contract intelligence company Icertis to enable contract automation. The launch of…
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Krones to acquire Netstal for expansion into injection molding
German packaging and bottling manufacturer Krones is set to acquire Switzerland-based injection molding machine supplier Netstal. With a workforce of…
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Bioaqualife launches biodegradable shrink wrap tape
Sustainable materials company Bioaqualife has launched a shrink wrap tape to provide the performance of traditional marine grade shrink wrap…