Running toward a greener future: Foopak’s environmental impact in the first...
During the first half of 2025, Foopak supplied nearly a million compostable and recyclable cups at major races like the Los Angeles Marathon (800,000...
Heat resistance and durability: are compostable cups as effective as traditional...
The global biodegradable cup market is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging. While compostable cups...
Paper straws: necessity or trend?
Paper straws are popular due to increasing environmental concerns associated with plastic straws. Plastic straws contribute significantly to pollution, with 8.3 billion plastic straws...
Vanguard Vertex acquires cup manufacturer
Vanguard Vertex has acquired TPCC Holdings Limited, which owns subsidiaries The Printed Cup Company and The Paper Cup Company.
Vanguard Vertex has acquired 100% of...
The smart choice: make a sustainable impact with PEFC-certified paper packaging
As sustainability becomes a key purchasing factor, PEFC-certified businesses gain a competitive edge by appealing to eco-conscious consumers. By December 2024, over 13,000 PEFC...
What the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive means for food and beverage...
As part of the EU’s broader commitment to a circular economy and environmental sustainability, the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) aims to reduce the environmental...
CPA and F4SS merge to strengthen support for food and CPG...
The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) and the Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions (F4SS) have merged to create a unified platform for contract manufacturers and...
M&S brings recyclable UV-tagged plastic packaging to shelf
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has brought invisible UV tags to the shelf – applying them to its four-pint milk products.
Invisible to consumers, Polytag’s UV...
CANPACK invests in beverage can factory expansion in Bydgoszcz, Poland
CANPACK S.A., part of the CANPACK Group, a global manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans and lids, is expanding its production plant in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
The...
Lecta introduces PFAS-free grease-resistant label material
Lecta Self-Adhesives has launched a new PFAS-free product, Adestor Gloss GP, expanding its offering of barrier solutions tailored for the food sector. This development...
