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13 May 2024

Navigating PPWR regulations for hotfill food packaging

The recent adoption of the provisional Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) by the European Parliament marks an essential moment for the food packaging industry. This regulation mandates significant shifts in packaging designs, including hotfill food packaging. PPWR emphasizes recyclability and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting a growing awareness and responsibility towards environmental impacts, aiming for a substantial reduction in greenhouse gases.

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05 April 2023

Circular packaging based on Perstorp’s Akestra™ 100 and Akestra™ 110 announced as an endorsed solutions in Europe

The Technical Committee of the Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) of PETCORE Europe has officially endorsed the use of Akestra™ 100 and Akestra™ 110, products manufactured by leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, for the production of heat-resistant PET trays. Furthermore, the committee has recognized that the use of Akestra™ 100 and Akestra™ 110 do not have a negative impact on current European PET recycling streams.

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24 June 2025

Akestra™ for hot food and beverage services

Packaging for hot food and beverage service comes with tough demands. Whether it's coffee lids, soup bowls, or trays for hot meals, packaging needs to stay rigid, safe, and visually appealing - even at temperatures approaching boiling water. Traditionally, that has meant turning to materials like PP or PS, which come with limitations in recyclability, clarity, and often a less-than-premium feel. As expectations rise for both performance and circularity, packaging needs a smarter solution.

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24 June 2025

Akestra™ for hotfill food packaging

Hot filled foods like purées, sauces, and desserts demand packaging that holds its shape under heat - without compromising sustainability or shelf appeal. For brand owners, that means delivering safe, visually appealing products. For converters, it means reliable forming and line efficiency. Akestra™ delivers on both.

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04 October 2023

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14 July 2025

Meet us at the PSA Annual Meeting 2025

We’re proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, taking place July 14–17 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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20 November 2024