About the author
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
Steakholder Foods collaborates with Taiwanese research institute for meat alternative innovation
24 May 2024 --- Steakholder Foods is partnering with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan to develop innovative meat alternatives tailored for Taiwanese cuisine, using the...
Berry Global markets new caps amid rising nutraceutical packaging demand
05 Apr 2024 --- Berry Global has launched two lightweight closures for the protein powder market. The closure designs use less material than previous models, combining modern design with GHG emission...
Tropicana removes term “AI” from juice packaging to highlight natural ingredients
10 Jan 2024 --- Tropicana is launching a limited-edition packaging branded “Tropcn,” — with the letters “AI” removed from its name to highlight the orange juice brand’s natural ingredients, stating...
Tetra Pak launches aseptic packaged school milk initiative as Yemen struggles to provide food services
22 Nov 2023 --- Tetra Pak and Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group have started a school milk initiative in Yemen. Commencing this week, the pilot initiative will provide fortified flavored milk in aseptic...
Child-friendly packaging? Action on Sugar urges ban on “pester power” designs amid UK obesity crisis
15 Aug 2023 --- Action on Sugar is calling for a ban on packaging that appeals to children for food products that contain high or medium amounts of sugar. The charity argues that designs that attract...
Lion’s mane for brain cognition: Researchers find merit in traditional Chinese medicine
13 Feb 2023 --- Researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia, have discovered lion’s mane mushrooms to improve brain cell growth and memory in pre-clinical trials. The team revealed active...
Vantage Nutrition acquires AquaCap for North American manufacturing expansion
06 Dec 2022 --- Vantage Nutrition, an ACG Group company, has acquired US-based manufacturer AquaCap, from Nestlé Health Science. AquaCap is a leading contract manufacturer of liquid-filled capsules...
Researchers discover harmful impacts of microplastics on gut health
28 Nov 2022 --- As micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) are more commonly found in the food chain, human intake is regularly increasing. Researchers have discovered adverse health effects due to MNPs and their...
