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Natalie Schwertheim
Natalie Schwertheim is the senior journalist at Packaging Insights, contributing to shaping the platform’s editorial direction. Her political background provides Natalie with a unique perspective on the interplay between packaging and socio political facets. Her expertise extends to cutting-edge packaging technology, environmental sustainability, scientific advancements and policymaking.
Natalie Schwertheim's articles
Webinar preview: FoodChain ID advances food safety through packaging
Ensuring food contact compliance is becoming increasingly challenging for packaging manufacturers, converters, and brand owners due to the complexity and variability of international regulations. On...
Amcor markets recycle-ready solution for baked goods to maintain freshness and reduce packaging fees
Amcor is launching its AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products such as flatbread and packed pastry. The monomaterial is recycle-ready and helps overcome the bakery sector’s reliance on...
US FDA greenlights Avantium’s plant-based polymer in food-safe packaging
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Avantium Food Contact Notification (FCN) approval for the use of its polyethylene furanoate (PEF) in food contact articles. PEF is a 100%...
FachPack 2024: Syntegon to showcase latest machinery and packaging innovations
14 Aug 2024 --- Syntegon will present solutions that allow food manufacturers to transition to sustainable packaging processes at the upcoming FachPack trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, September...
Xampla equips Chinese dairy giant with natural polymer capsules to fortify well-being ingredients
18 Jul 2024 --- Xampla is partnering with Chinese dairy company Yili to test and validate the bio-based materials company’s microscopic natural polymer capsules for fortifying vitamins and...
UK foodservice sector seeks standardized packaging circularity from new Labour government
12 Jul 2024 --- The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) calls on the newly elected UK government to install standardized packaging circularity across the UK. Given that the Labour Party now holds...
Detpak launches compostable foodservice packs across Southeast Asia and the Middle East
08 Jul 2024 --- Australian-based packaging solutions company Detpak is introducing its Eco-Products range to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The packaging range is made with renewable materials...
Mondi markets PE-based packaging range for pet food applications
04 Jul 2024 --- Mondi is launching a range of monoPE-based, recyclable packaging solutions with improved mechanical properties branded FlexiBag Reinforced. The portfolio is recyclable, where PE film...
