Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
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Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
Diving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
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…
Why Dow believes circular packaging calls for a more collaborative design mindset
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…
New Coca-Cola cans offer football fans the chance to win a World Cup ball
Coca-Cola Canada is selling limited-edition cans inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026, through which football fans can enter a sweepstakes to win one of five real footballs used in the tournament.
Siegwerk combines white ink and oxygen barrier in one layer with CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE
Siegwerk is introducing a new approach to functional packaging design with the launch of CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, a solution for film-based packaging that merges oxygen barrier performance and white ink opacity into a single, printable layer. The company tells us more in this Spotlight.
85 years of CRYOVAC®: The pioneering technology that transformed food packaging
2026 marks 85 years since the trademark was filed for the CRYOVAC® brand – a historic moment that transformed food packaging and led the way for many technologies and methods, which have become standard practice throughout the food value chain.
Novel technology moulds lightweight food packaging from cellulose fibres
Valmet has launched its Valmet 3D Fiber technology to help customers manufacture lightweight, three-dimensional food packaging formats from cellulose fibres.
A look at the molded fibre market in 2026
A new survey undertaken by the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) reveals a snapshot of current industry sentiment, production trends, investment priorities, and growth expectations in the rapidly growing molded fiber sector.
Engineer-to-order platform for assembling medical devices now available
After debuting at interpack 2026, IMA MED-TECH’s new modular engineer-to-order platform for medical device assembly is now available on the market.
Why do we still treat plastic like rubbish?
World Ocean Day is always an important day in my calendar. It is my why. No matter what else is going on in our industry, my deep gratitude for the ocean and my determination to protect it from plastic pollution is what ground me. It is useful to remember my core mission is not to make more euros,…
Survey casts light on consumer expectations and misconceptions of packaging
A survey led by the German Packaging Institute reveals widespread consumer expectations for recyclable packaging, the value they place on hygienic formats, and their misconceptions about material recycling rates and efficiencies.