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…
PepsiCo has kicked off a football-themed brand campaign with limited-edition thermochromic cans that change colour at the ‘optimal’ drinking temperature and give fans the chance to win exclusive prizes.
A new report, “Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook – Europe & Russia”, examines the different market conditions and long-term outlook for the different regions, detailing challenges and opportunities
Ireland and the UK’s best-selling pastry dough brand, Jus-Rol, has unveiled a new visual identity for its chilled, ‘Ready to Create’, and frozen product packaging.
SOMIC showcased a comprehensive portfolio of shelf‑ready carton packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, addressing needs from entry-level automation to high-performance operations. The company emphasized matching machine selection to format variety, required performance, and future…
Canovation and CANPACK are joining forces to advance CanReseal – an end seal system for resealable aluminium cans – towards commercial readiness and pilot-scale deployment.
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – instead ensuring its ‘timely and effective’ implementation through secondary legislation.
Mondi has launched its re/loop FlowWrap solution for wet wipe packaging, containing 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aiming to replace non-recyclable laminates for applications requiring a customizable barrier.
Over 50% of Albert Heijn’s own-brand packaging now displays a ‘look, smell, taste’ or hand icon to differentiate between best-before and use-by dates, tackle unnecessary food waste, and help consumers save money.
Coca-Cola North America and Panini America are celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026 with peel-back labels revealing collectable stickers on select bottles.
Identiv has announced its new range of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlays and labels, made with Wiliot’s Gen3 IC technology and seeking to enable organizations to continuously sense, track and understand the state of their goods across complex supply chains.
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
