Breaking bakery barriers: Treetop Biopak introduces compostable bread bags

Treetop Biopak has launched a new home compostable bag, addressing the environmental challenges posed by packaging waste in the fresh bread market. The company supplies compostable packaging materials, including bags, cling film and various wrapping films. We speak to the company’s founder Amir Gross about the launch. 

Today’s Top Stories

► Connected tech, compostability and capsule designs pegged as the year’s main challenges
► Upfield launches plastic-free recyclable tubs for plant-based butter and spreads

► WFD: Industry bodies express “serious concern” over recycling definitions

► Tropicana removes term “AI” from juice packaging to highlight natural ingredients

► Neste doubles liquified plastic waste processing in test run for €111M expansion

Renewable revolution

F&B packaging manufacturers are seeking ways to produce more environmentally sustainable packaging solutions. To achieve that, companies are championing eco-friendly materials derived from renewable sources like plant-based and biodegradable elements, aiming to reduce environmental footprint. 

Metal can circularity: What lies ahead for European aluminum packaging with demand set to rise 40%?

Aluminum demand is forecast to rise by 40% by 2030. European packagers are calling on the EU to ensure essential policy changes are enacted to protect the sector’s financial and environmental sustainability. We speak to Kelly Roegies, senior communications manager at European Aluminium, to learn more.