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Delve into the latest in packaging innovation, design, and sustainability. Explore our articles for a fresh perspective on how packaging shapes brands and the world around us.

Jan 11th 2022

Waddington Europe Launches Pioneering Mono-Material Recyclable Meat Tray

Novolex division introduces a new tray for meat, fish and poultry products that doesn’t require a polyethylene layer or adhesive coating HARTSVILLE, SC — Jan. 11, 2022 — Leading European th … read more

Nov 2nd 2021

Eco-Products Earns GreenScreen Certification for Plant-Based Packaging with No PFAS Added

Eco-Products is the first in foodservice to earn the coveted designation for its Vanguard line of compostable cups, plates and containersBOULDER, Co. — Eco-Products®announced today that it has earned … read more

Oct 12th 2021

Waddington Europe offers new punnet that’s easier to recycle, uses less plastic

With MONOAIR™ cushion technology, soft-fruit containers no longer need extra bubble paddingHARTSVILLE, SC — Oct. 12, 2021 — Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe … read more

Aug 31st 2021

Waddington Europe Starts to Localize ‘Closed Loop’ Packaging in Ireland

HARTSVILLE, SC — Aug. 31, 2021 — Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of Novolex®,has teamed up with Shabra, Ireland’s leading recycler and reprocessor … read more

Aug 9th 2021

Novolex Acquires Vegware

Broadens Novolex’s Global Compostable Products FootprintHartsville, S.C. — Aug. 9, 2021 — Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing … read more

Jul 1st 2021

Novolex Closes on Acquisition of Flexo Converters, Inc.

Adds Production Capacity to Novolex Duro Bag OperationsHartsville, S.C., July 1, 2021 – Novolex, an industry leader in packaging choice, innovation, and sustainability, announced it has acquired the b … read more

Jun 17th 2021

Novolex Launches New U.S. Manufacturing Line to Make Compostable Cups from Plant-Based Plastic

HARTSVILLE, SC., June 17, 2021 — Novolex® announced today that it has launched a new Chattanooga, Tenn. production line to manufacture compostable cold beverage cups made from a plant-based plastic.T … read more

Jun 10th 2021

Waddington Europe and Produce Packaging Start the Switch To 100% rPET Containers for the Soft Fruit Season

HARTSVILLE, SC – June 10, 2021 — Waddington Europe, a division of Novolex®, has joined forces with its longstanding packaging distribution partner Produce Packaging to introduce containers made with 1 … read more