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PERSPECTIVES
Perspectives on Materials, Packaging & the Future of Food Service
Material innovation, evolving regulations, changing consumer expectations, and circular design are reshaping the future of food service packaging.
Our Knowledge Centre brings together expert perspectives on agricultural fibres, material science, packaging design, and global regulatory developments—explaining what these changes mean and why they matter.
Whether you’re exploring new materials, refining packaging strategies, or preparing for future regulations, these resources provide practical insights to support better decisions.
Featured Series
SERIES
Understanding the PPWR
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most significant developments in European packaging legislation in decades.
Our editorial series explains the regulation in practical terms, helping businesses understand evolving requirements around packaging design, material selection, reuse, recyclability and compliance.
HANDBOOK
Agricultural Fibre Handbook
An in-depth introduction to agricultural fibres, their structural properties, manufacturing considerations and growing role in modern food service packaging.
Verified Public Resources
Explore authoritative publications from leading international organizations covering agricultural fibres, sugarcane bagasse, material science and industrial processing.
Fibre Properties & Composition
Understand the physical and chemical characteristics that make agricultural fibres suitable for industrial applications.
Understanding Sugarcane Bagasse
The world’s largest agricultural research database providing peer-reviewed publications on sugarcane bagasse, cellulose fibres, nanocellulose and composite materials.
Industrial Processing
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Learn how agricultural residues are converted into value-added materials through advanced biomass technologies.
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Regulations & Compliance
Helping businesses understand an evolving regulatory landscape.
Packaging regulations continue to evolve across global markets. This section provides practical, business-focused perspectives on legislative developments affecting food service packaging.
Understanding- Food Contact Materials Testing
Learn how independent laboratory testing verifies the safety, migration limits, and regulatory compliance of food contact materials across global markets, including the EU and FDA frameworks.
Market Intelligence
Exploring the commercial trends shaping the future of food service packaging.
- Why Packaging Has Become Part of Brand Experience
- Why Food Delivery Has Changed Packaging Forever
- Why Procurement Teams Are Looking Beyond Price
- Designing Packaging for Premium Food Brands
Testing & Performance
Understanding how materials perform in real-world food service environments.
- Barrier Performance Explained
- Moisture & Grease Resistance
- Strength Without Excess Weight
- Understanding Material Consistency
- End-of-Life Considerations
Design & Innovation
Where material science meets thoughtful design.
- Quiet Luxury in Packaging
- Why Texture Influences Perception
- Simplicity Requires Precision
- Designing for Circular Thinking
- Materials That People Want to Hold
Circular Economy & End-of-Life
Circularity, compostability, recycling and responsible material use.
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- Materials That People Want to Hold
Research & References
Organised by region. Select a region to view sources.
European Commission
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Circular Economy Action Plan, Sustainable Products Initiative, and broader EU environmental policy.
EUR-Lex
Official legal database of the European Union, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), and other EU legislation.
European Environment Agency (EEA)
Research, environmental indicators, circular economy, resource efficiency and packaging waste.
Eurostat
Official European Union statistics covering packaging waste, recycling rates, material flows and the circular economy.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Scientific opinions, food-contact materials, chemical risk assessments and food safety.
CEN – European Committee for Standardization
European standards, including EN 13432 for industrial compostability and other packaging-related standards.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Global Plastics Outlook, circular economy policy, resource efficiency and environmental economics.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global Plastics Treaty, plastic pollution, circular economy and international environmental initiatives.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Research and guidance on circular economy principles, material innovation and the New Plastics Economy.
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/overview
UNITED STATES
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Packaging waste, recycling, sustainable materials management and circular economy.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Food-contact materials, food packaging regulations and compliance.
ASTM International
International standards for compostability, biodegradability and material testing.
California (SB 54)
Extended Producer Responsibility and packaging obligations.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
Packaging design guidance, material innovation and circular economy.
CANADA
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Federal plastics strategy, packaging regulations and zero-plastic waste initiatives.
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)
Canada-wide Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste.
Health Canada
Food packaging safety and food-contact materials.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.htmlCSA Group
Canadian standards covering packaging, materials and sustainability.
UK Government – Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Packaging regulations, Extended Producer Responsibility and packaging reforms.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairsUK Environment Agency
Packaging compliance and producer responsibility.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agencyUNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
National sustainability strategy, circular economy and environmental policy.
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)
Standards for packaging, material and product conformity. (Now integrated into the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.)
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)
Industrial standards, conformity assessment and manufacturing policy.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO)
Packaging standards, food-contact materials and conformity requirements.
Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
Food packaging and food-contact safety.
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
Packaging design guidelines, recyclability and the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Food packaging and food-contact material developments.
https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global Plastics Treaty, circular economy and plastic pollution.
https://www.unep.org/Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Global Plastics Outlook, circular economy and policy analysis.
World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
Global packaging innovation, sustainability and best practice.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International standards for quality management, environmental management and packaging.
https://www.iso.org/Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Circular economy research, packaging design principles and the New Plastics Economy.
World Economic Forum
Reports on circular economy, sustainable manufacturing and future materials.
International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Waste management and circular resource systems.
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We develop premium bio-based materials that combine commercial performance, refined design, and dependable global supply—helping brands transition to more sustainable packaging with confidence.
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