On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Sealed Air has expanded its ProPad range with a compact paper cushioning system, designed to integrate into fast-paced conveyor lines and work cells with limited space.
Ekoroll has developed a lid-free paper cup for hot and cold drinks, featuring an integrated lid and drinking spout alongside a water-based coating for recyclability and compostability.
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis limits access to raw materials, Calbee is temporarily limiting its on-pack print for multiple potato chip, breakfast cereal, and snack products to black and white ink.
R-Cycle has collaborated with packaging management company TILISCO to present a software-as-service-solution - the PPWR Compliance Compass - at interpack 2026, currently taking place in Düsseldorf.
Smart Planet Technologies has announced its HyperBarrier PE film, said to deliver ‘300 times’ the oxygen barrier performance of standard PE film and be recyclable in the PE stream under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
HEUFT is showcasing its deep-learning AI inspection lineup at interpack 2026, using camera and X-ray processing technologies alongside new IT solutions to identify tiny contaminants in packaged food.
At interpack 2026, Hugo Beck has revealed a new paper sleeve wrapper for transport and secondary packaging – developed in collaboration with Mondi to avoid plastic shrink film and excessive cardboard.
United Caps is introducing its new 27 H-PAK closure at interpack 2026, designed to integrate into established filling lines and offer flexibility in carton packaging applications.
Körber has announced two new solutions - the ALVA fully automatic inspection machine designed for High Mix Low Volume (HMLV) applications and the SPE6-P2 Stickpack Line for integrated line concepts – aiming to address challenges faced by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced its X56 DXD+ dual energy photon-counting x-ray system with AI capabilities, designed for packaged applications and aiming to allow manufacturers to inspect products with enhanced contamination detection capabilities.
Scrutiny over greenwashing is intensifying, and the companies that don’t get it right now face legal repercussions in the EU. In this article, Sam Webster, director of growth & innovation at HowGood, argues that consumer trust now depends on transparent, visible on-pack data backed by science.
TOMRA Recycling has revealed its new AI platform from PolyPerception and three deep learning applications for its GAINnext technology, coinciding with TOMRA increasing its investment in PolyPerception to a 51% majority stake.
