REDYSIGN will showcase packaging prototypes for fresh meat at CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026
The solutions will be presented on 24 March in Brussels, reflecting the project’s progress towards fibre-based and smart packaging systems designed for circularity. REDYSIGN will take part in the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Stakeholder Forum 2026, which will be held on 24 March at The Square in Brussels. The event will bring […]
REDYSIGN in Valmet’s Beyond Circularity Program: Advancing circular bio-based innovation
As one of the program streams, REDYSIGN contributed to an ecosystem-driven initiative bringing together industrial and research partners to accelerate the green transition. In late January, REDYSIGN had a presence at the closing event of Valmet’s Beyond Circularity program, marking the conclusion of four years of ecosystem-driven collaboration focused on accelerating the green transition. The […]
Inside REDYSIGN: Transforming wood streams into recyclable smart packaging
A conversation with Gert Preegel on the technical advances underpinning REDYSIGN’s recyclable smart packaging. As REDYSIGN advances in its mission to develop smart, fibre-based and recyclable-by-design packaging for fresh meat, one of its major development phases has recently been completed. This phase focused on establishing resource-efficient processes to obtain key wood-based material streams, such as […]
Bio-based barrier coatings: towards a plastic-free solution for fresh meat packaging
Modern lifestyles increasingly involve weekly or monthly purchases of fresh meat, which means it is rarely consumed immediately after purchase. This shift creates a pressing need for innovative packaging solutions that can preserve quality and safety over extended periods. Advanced barrier coatings play a crucial role in this context, as they help maintain freshness and […]
Eroski Living Lab explores the potential of REDYSIGN’s smart sensors for fresh meat packaging
This collaborative session brought together Eroski, TECNALIA, Grupo Hermi and Zabala Innovation to share conclusions on recent smart, recyclable-by-design packaging solutions. On 5 November, Eroski organised the first Living Lab within the framework of the REDYSIGN project, focused on exploring how VTT’s smart sensors can support the development of smarter, recyclable-by-design fibre-based packaging solutions for […]
VTT showcased REDYSIGN at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht
VTT represented the REDYSIGN project in Utrecht, showcasing smart-tag innovations for recyclable-by-design fibre-based packaging. From 10 to 12 November 2025, the Sustainable Packaging Summit gathered the global packaging value chain at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Among the participants was our partner VTT, represented by our colleague Liisa Hakola, who […]
Exploring sustainable food packaging through REDYSIGN at the EPIC Masterclass
Han Brinkhuis from McAirlaid’s highlights REDYSIGN’s role in advancing sustainable food packaging solutions at the EPIC Masterclass On 15 October 2025, the EPIC Masterclass “Food Packaging Materials & Technologies for a Greener Future” brought together industry experts and innovators to explore the latest advancements in sustainable food packaging. Representing REDYSIGN, Han Brinkhuis from McAirlaid’s Vliesstoffe […]
EROSKI leads a focus group on sustainable packaging within the REDYSIGN project
Organised by EROSKI within the REDYSIGN project, the session gathered key food industry players to discuss current packaging challenges and co-create opportunities for circular innovation. On 2 October, EROSKI hosted a focus group session at the headquarters of Basque Food Cluster in Zamudio (Spain), bringing together a small but diverse group of companies from the […]
Midway through the REDYSIGN journey: milestones reached and the path to circularity ahead
The REDYSIGN consortium met in Valladolid to share progress, highlighting advances in eco-designed fibre packaging for fresh meat, smart sorting tools, and high-quality sustainable pulp. The REDYSIGN Project has reached its halfway point in the journey to create recyclable, bio-based and smart packaging solutions for fresh meat products. To mark this stage, project partners met […]
Efficient sorting of contaminated fiber-based packaging with smart identification markers
Fibre-based packaging (FBP) — such as trays, cartons or takeaway containers — offers a sustainable alternative to plastic. However, when these materials are contaminated with organic residues like blood, oils or fats — a common situation in food applications — their recyclability is severely limited. Most of this packaging ends up being landfilled or incinerated, […]
