"Biodegradable" has become one of the most reassuring words in modern packaging. It appears on coffee cups, shopping bags and ...

In the COCOBIN project, coordinated by the University of Oulu, coating materials are being developed from suberin, a natural ...

Packaging science goes far beyond mere protection and containment. It's a bridge between products and consumers, serving as a powerful tool for marketing, sustainability, and innovation. This is where ...

We may soon be finishing off a box of cereal and then eating the bag it came in. Researchers have turned to bacteria-produced cellulose to create a composite packaging material to replace plastic. The ...

It’s no secret that humans have a plastic problem. Single-use water bottles, takeout containers, hygiene products—the stuff is everywhere, and even when we can recycle it, it still ends up clogging ...

Paul Antoniadis is CEO and Executive Chair at good natured Products Inc, one of North America’s leading eco-friendly packaging companies. Whether you’re a new food business looking for a packaging ...

Nearly 50 organisations support the proposed PACK Act, which would create a single national standard for packaging environmental claims across the US.

In 2026, packaging innovation is being driven by stricter regulation, changing consumer demands and rapid advances in digital ...

Advances in materials are supporting this shift. Organic materials and fiber-based liners are enabling thinner, lighter and ...