Packaging Applications
Quick Overview
Packaging drives bioplastics demand — regulation (PPWR, SUPD) and brand commitments are key growth drivers.
Overview
Largest market segment for bioplastics (~48% of market). Includes rigid packaging (bottles, trays, clamshells), flexible films, food service items, and barrier coatings. Driven by EU PPWR recycled content mandates, SUPD bans, and brand sustainability commitments.
Key Concepts
Packaging drives bioplastics demand — regulation (PPWR, SUPD) and brand commitments are key growth drivers.
Industry Landscape
Major Companies & Projects
Amcor, Berry Global, Sealed Air, DS Smith, Smurfit Kappa, Mondi, Huhtamaki, Tetra Pak, SIG, Novamont, NatureWorks, Total Corbion, Danimer Scientific are actively developing packaging applications technologies and applications.
Applications
Food packaging, Beverage bottles, Flexible films, Food service ware, Cosmetic containers, E-commerce packaging, Agricultural films
Standards & Certifications
PPWR, SUPD, EN 13432, ASTM D6400, ISO 18602, ISO 18606
Related Terms
pla, pha, bio-pe, bio-pet, pbat, compostable, food-contact, ppwr-packaging-waste-regulation, single-use-plastics-directive
Further Reading
- Industry reports from Nova-Institute, European Bioplastics, ISCC
- Peer-reviewed literature in Green Chemistry, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Regulatory updates from EU Commission, USDA BioPreferred, FDA
Standards & Certifications
- PPWR
- SUPD
- EN 13432
- ASTM D6400
- ISO 18602
- ISO 18606
Major Producers
- Amcor
- Berry Global
- Sealed Air
- DS Smith
- Smurfit Kappa
- Mondi
- Huhtamaki
- Tetra Pak
- SIG
- Novamont
- NatureWorks
- Total Corbion
- Danimer Scientific
Key Applications
- Food packaging
- Beverage bottles
- Flexible films
- Food service ware
- Cosmetic containers
- E-commerce packaging
- Agricultural films
📰 Latest News on Packaging Applications
- Bio-based Industries Consortium Maps Europe's Biobased Product Potential and Calls for Demand-Side Policies Jul 24, 2026
- Celanese and Siegwerk Partner on Biobased Ethyl Acetate for Sustainable Printing Inks Jul 8, 2026
- Avantium partners with Gepack and Frubaça to trial PEF bottles for functional beverage shots Jun 29, 2026
- BASF Launches New ecovio® Portfolio for Flexible Packaging with Multiple Barrier Options May 20, 2026
- Development of Antimicrobial REearthable Trays Apr 21, 2026
- EcoCortec to Invest €2 Million in New European Logistics Centre Apr 15, 2026