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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Navigating the PPWR – a practical guide
In June, we invited packaging consultants Anna Perlina of Integrity Solutions and Renata Daudt from Awen Packaging Consulting to share their insights on how to navigate the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations and how to take action to meet milestones and requirements in a well-attended…
Mars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS
Mars has launched a recyclable mono-material pouch for its WHISKAS pet food brand in the UK and Germany, said to reduce the packaging’s carbon footprint by 46%.
Transparent, recyclable glassine window for paper packs designed by SiOPack
SiOPack claims to have developed a fully recyclable, food-safe, and plastic-free packaging window made from paper – a move hoped to reduce plastic waste without compromising on product visibility.
The Brief: How overproduction, exports and pollution contribute to racism
Economic disparities between racial groups became a driving factor in New York State’s failure to implement EPR obligations for packaging producers; but packaging waste is already contributing to a reduced quality of life for disadvantaged communities, even beyond the American border. In this…
Innovation at its best for rPET, fibre and more – Kiefel at the K 2025
With 70 years of experience and a clear perspective on the future, Kiefel is positioning itself at the K trade fair 2025 as a driver of innovation in industrial manufactur-ing. In Hall 3 / D90, the specialist for thermoforming and joining technologies will impress with a broad portfolio for the…
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk mass-produce PET bottle caps for recycling
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging have teamed up to mass-produce PET bottle caps, aiming to streamline recycling and promote circularity.
SHARPAK and OSY Group announce partnership for soft fruit packaging
SHARPAK has agreed on a commercial partnership with OSY Group to apply its food technology to soft fruit packaging, aiming to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
Fortress Technology targets food safety with automated label inspection solution
Fortress Technology has announced plans to debut its Vyper Vision automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025, aiming to ensure compliance with retailer food safety and labelling requirements.
Inverted pouch from Volpak, Amcor and Menshen strives for recycling and low CO2
Volpak, Amcor, and Menshen have revealed a lightweight, mono-PE inverted pouch format designed for recyclability and reduced carbon emissions compared to rigid bottles.
A closer look at the AI recyclability platform being trialled by Unilever and Amcor
Unilever, Amcor and Asahi are currently trialling Greyparrot’s Deepnest platform, which uses AI to give brands data on how their packaging is managed throughout recycling systems. To learn more about exactly how the technology works, as well as some interesting learnings from the project so far,…
Ocado to track milk bottle recycling with Polytag’s UV watermarks
Through its partnership with Polytag, Ocado Retail is applying UV tags to its own-label milk bottles, tracking them and collecting data throughout the recycling process.
Agilyx to acquire 44% of GreenDot plastic recycling platform
Agilyx has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 44% of GreenDot, aiming to strengthen Agilyx’s presence in the European market and create a global platform for sourcing and supplying feedstock to the advanced recycling industry.