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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A guide to packaging at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins today, and – as with every major event – the packaging industry is set to play a major role in terms of keeping fans refreshed and engaged. In this article, we give an overview on the biggest packaging-related World Cup developments so far.
PPWR timeline: the key dates to know
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (Europen) has published a timeline of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requirements, including when they come into force, details of the Articles and recommendations for further guidance on provisions. We’ve taken a deep…
Lavazza introduces capsule-free coffee tabs to American market
Lavazza North America has brought Tablì – a single-serve coffee tab with no capsule, individual wrapping or coating – to consumers in the United States.
Innovia Films and PureCycle create 40% recycled white, cavitated BOPP film
Innovia Films has produced white, cavitated BOPP film using PureCycle’s recycled polypropylene resin, unlocking over 40% post-consumer recycled content for food-contact applications.
SPAR and CRYOVAC’s new solution ‘reduces packaging by 70%’
SPAR Austria claims to have saved 14 tonnes of plastic annually by switching from a traditional tray-and-lid system for meat products to a flowpack solution developed by CRYOVAC that uses 70% less plastic by weight.
A lawyer’s perspective on the PPWR
With the PPWR just a few months away from fully coming into force, organisations across the packaging value chain are working to understand how they can be compliant. We spoke with three partners at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Annamaria Tothova, Monika Zejden-Erdmann, and…
Moulded fibre packaging manufactured from non-wood biomass like fallen leaves
Z1RO is converting fallen leaves, hemp hurds and other non-wood biomass into moulded fibre packaging – aiming to combine functional performance with a ‘premium’ tactile experience.
Husky aims to advance injection moulding for beverage closures with HyCAP® 4.0 Tooling
In this Spotlight Husky Technologies details its HyCAP® 4.0 Tooling solution, designed to maximize injection moulding performance and deliver ‘ultra-lightweight’ beverage closures, consistent part quality and accurate and repeatable moulding of complex features.
VTT and LUT University wrap up cellulose-based film and coating project
LUT University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have completed a project to demonstrate the feasibility of recyclable, biodegradable films and coatings at pilot scale – intended to help reduce or replace fossil-based plastics.
Securikett launches security tapes made from recycled material
At interpack 2026, Securikett launched a new range of security tapes made from recycled materials.
Swedish DRS certified by RecyClass for food-safe, traceable PET bottle sorting
Sweden’s Returpack/Pantamera has become the first deposit return system in Europe to receive RecyClass certification for its PET bottle sorting process, verifying that the recycled plastic is food-safe and meets EU traceability requirements.