22 May 202316 May 2023 McDonald’s Leads Lobbying Offensive Against Laws to Reduce Packaging Waste in Europe Flawed assumptions and a “disturbing” lack of transparency characterise an industry campaign against reusable packaging, academics and campaigners warn
17 May 202312 May 2023 Huhtamaki to launch sustainable flexible packaging innovation The game-changing technology provides a unique combination of best in-class protection, full recyclability and affordability
30 November 202125 November 2021 European Bioplastics Conference: NatureWorks expects unprecedented market growth despite unfavorable legislations GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Serviceware seems to become a “new necessity” for all materials, including bioplastics
26 January 202121 January 2021 Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: 3 sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic, EPS foam, paper packaging Consumer Brands Association encouraged 25 of the largest CPG companies to commit to increased recycling content, minimize packaging and reusing material
26 May 202020 May 2020 Huhtamaki donates EUR 3 million to circular economy initiatives Company aims of creating a circular economy at different levels: acting today, educating for tomorrow and innovating for the future
30 April 202029 April 2020 VTT and 52 companies to cooperate to reduce need for plastics by using natural fibres In the future, natural fibres may replace plastics in, for example, packaging, hygiene products, building materials and textiles
30 March 202025 March 2020 Huhtamaki’s ambition is to be the first choice in sustainable food packaging Company will focus on growth, competitiveness, talent and sustainability
14 February 202012 February 2020 Huhtamaki focuses on fibre Renewable fibre is the main volume raw material for Huhtamaki, with already, nearly 70% of product portfolio consisting of fibre-based products
10 December 20195 December 2019 Kotkamills participates in 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Common goal is to deliver a holistic approach to optimise the sustainability and circularity of the fibre-based packaging’s life cycle
2 December 201927 November 2019 Metsä Board joins 4evergreen – a new alliance promoting fibre-based packaging in circular economy 4evergreen was created as a forum to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain
20 August 201919 August 2019 Huhtamaki launches new compostable double wall cup New cup in a mixed sleeve of white and green designs utilizes the unique Impresso bubble emboss which provides enhanced insulation and a tactile touch for the holder
28 May 201923 May 2019 New fiber-based ready meal trays from Huhtamaki to replace black plastic New trays, called 'Fresh', can be recycled, and they are also certified for home composting
24 July 201820 July 2018 Erste Testläufe für neue faserbasierte Verpackungen von Fertiggerichten Für ein schnelles Essen kann so ein Fertiggericht wirklich praktisch sein, aber seine Verpackung wird wohl ein längeres Leben haben als wir
7 June 20185 June 2018 Trialling a new fibre-based ready meal packaging New material Durapulp is a bio-composite, a mixture of cellulose and GMO-free polylactic acid (PLA), feels like cardboard and is made of fiber
17 May 201815 May 2018 Not so fantastic single-use plastic to get an eco-friendly makeover EU companies want to give food packaging a green makeover
