Bioplastic

Additives in packaging is a growing area of interest

19-Dec-2014 By Paul Gander

Speciality chemicals supplier Perstorp is among those investing in the bioplastics sector, where interest is growing in additives which are able to improve the performance of polymers such as polylactide (PLA) for packaging.

Biopsy for bioplastics

02-Jan-2013 By Paul Gander

Can we afford to use bioplastics in our packaging? Can we afford not to use them? The debate is producing plenty of heat, reports Paul Gander

Cover new ground

03-Oct-2011 By John Dunn

What is food packaging for? A simple question. Its job is to contain the food and keep it clean, safe and secure until it is used. It should be easy to handle from production through to distribution and sale. It should enable consumers to identify the...

‘eco Plastic’ packages extend shelf-life

01-Mar-2011

A new packaging material derived from corn-starch can extend product shelf-life and boost green credentials, says its developer.

Fibre for foodservice sets an example for multiple retailers

27-Dec-2006

The launch of a Kraft board salad tray for Pret A Manger, and the promise of new fibre-based packaging in the spring with even broader applications,...

United front on degradables fragments amid accusations

10-Aug-2005 By Paul Gander

In less time than it takes a biodegradable bag to break down, an uneasy truce between exponents of different 'degradable' technologies has fallen...