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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GEA presents thermoforming machine for simple, flexible production at interpack
GEA will display its PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers, at interpack 2026 – targeting easy operation, repeatable output, and predictable lifecycle costs.
YUTOECO’s Ecocoon™ offers plant-based alternative to petroleum-based cushioning
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Jerome Zhang, senior R&D engineer at YUTO, walks us through the Ecocoon™ buffer material: its sustainability metrics as a plant-based material, and its potential benefits as an alternative to fossil-based plastics.
Exploring the possibilities of transparent paper with Ahlstrom
Karl Axnäs, business development manager, Transparent Fiber Materials at Ahlstrom, dives deeper into the company’s transparent paper portfolio – ranging from food packaging and clothing bags to bouquet wraps and tape – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
Configuring and supporting your adhesive application system with Robatech
In this edition of our 'In Conversation With...' series, Rolf Gräser, industry manager Packaging at Robatech, guides us through the company’s approach to helping customers introduce and maintain gluing systems within their packaging lines – and invites our readers to its booth at interpack 2026 to…
Smurfit Westrock on the digital innovation driving sustainable packaging
Is digitalization the future of the paper and corrugated board industry? In this edition of our ’In Conversation With…’ series, Arco Berkenbosch, chief innovation officer at Smurfit Westrock, tells us how the company’s hands-on Experience Centres, Design2Market accelerated development process, and…
Circular&Co and The British Library team up for returnable cup scheme
Circular&Co has partnered with The British Library to implement Tap&Reuse, a zero-deposit system designed to replace single-use cups with cups that can be reused up to 1,000 times.
Michelman introduces bio-based, plastic free coatings for retail food packaging
Michelman has announced its bio-based, plastic free Nuvita Life 4002 and Nuvita Life 4605 coatings, designed to deliver high barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability for fibre-based retail food packaging applications.
Reflections from more than 30 years in the packaging industry
What does the packaging industry need to do to ensure it is considered an ally in the sustainability transition? Elopak’s outgoing CEO Thomas Körmendi draws on his more than 30 years of packaging industry experience to answer this question.
Scaling before it’s easy: inside Selenis’ decision to lead, not follow
Selenis, a global leader in high-performance specialty polyesters resins and part of the IMG Group, has announced a transformational expansion of its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal. This strategic investment is set to double the site’s production capacity by the third quarter of…
ePS launches CommandCore to unify packaging operations
ePS (eProductivity Software) today announced the launch of CommandCore, its unified operational platform designed specifically for packaging manufacturers, addressing long-standing industry challenges stemming from fragmented systems across production, planning, quality, and sustainability…
Colour-changing ‘stoplight’ label tracks freshness of airline perishables
Vitsab International has developed its Freshtag Flight Label to change colour based on temperature exposure and tackle food waste in perishable airline meals.
interpack’s Spotlight Forum platforms brand owners, start-ups and more
At interpack 2026, the Spotlight Forum will feature daily presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions from a range of industry professionals – spanning a range of themes, from regulation to the next generation of innovators.