Packages are often associated with a specific purpose based on their name alone. A sushi tray is automatically linked to sushi, a wrap box to wraps and a Bistro® container to ready meals. In practice, however, the same package can be suitable for many different products. When one familiar package serves multiple purposes, everyday operations…
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, known as PPWR, is one of the most significant regulatory reforms affecting the packaging sector in the EU in a long time. It is a broad framework that influences how packaging is designed, manufactured, used and documented throughout its entire life cycle. PPWR will replace the current Packaging and…
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has sparked a lot of discussion throughout 2025. Earlier in the autumn, it seemed that the application of the regulation might be delayed, but the latest proposal from the European Commission states that implementation will proceed as planned at the end of the year, in stages. The proposal will still…
In the packaging industry, the term food contact materials come up frequently. For us, it’s part of everyday language, but for many it may sound unfamiliar. So what does it really mean? Simply put, a food contact material is any material or article that comes into contact with food. This can mean both direct and…
Ki-Sal offers a wide range of packaging solutions, and some products clearly stand out in popularity. In this blog post, we present our five most popular packages – their best uses, material information, and recycling instructions. The most important task of food packaging is to protect the product and extend its shelf life. However, practicality…
Porokylä Bakery is a Finnish family business that has been baking treats for Finnish homes since 1983. The main bakery is located in Nurmes, and gluten-free products are made at the Kevätniemi facility in Lieksa. The company also has a new production facility on Kerantie in Lieksa, as well as bakery shops in Joensuu and…
March 18, 2025, marked International Recycling Day. Celebrated since 2018 and initiated by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), the day aims to remind us that recycling helps conserve natural resources – and encourages us to see used materials as valuable raw materials, not as waste. But it’s just as important to understand that the…
In 2025, two major themes dominate the packaging industry: legislation and sustainability. The European Union’s new directives impose stricter requirements, while consumer expectations for environmentally friendly packaging continue to rise. Here are five essential aspects every business should know about food packaging in 2025. 1. Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) The Packaging and Packaging…
Ricoplaza Oy is a family-owned business from Helsinki, established in 1998, that handcrafts high-quality and fresh deli products for retail. Their products are sold under the Eat & Enjoy -brand in well-stocked K-group stores in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Pirkanmaa, and Turku regions, as well as in S-group stores and ABC stations in Pirkanmaa. Ricoplazas…
Food packaging is an essential part of our everyday life. Have you ever thought about how you would buy bread, oatmeal, or juice without packaging? It sounds impossible, doesn’t it?
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