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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‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’
Matteo Squeo, founder of The Green Clause and member of the Permanent Delegation of the Court of Justice, the General Court and the EFTA Court, examines the EU’s new PPWR guidance in detail and explores its shortcomings.
Reuse pilot targets takeaway and grocery foods in European supermarkets
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa are advancing their reuse pilot for takeaway and grocery packaging, designed to be ‘as easy as buying a ready meal’ in European supermarkets.
Amcor underlines breadth in food packaging solutions
Amcor is demonstrating its versatility in food packaging with ongoing developments across both injection moulding and thermoforming.
Innovative flexible packaging solutions
A. Hatzopoulos S.A. will be welcoming visitors at interpack 2026, Hall 10, Booth A88, offering a closer look at its novel flexible packaging solutions and the people behind them.
UK Packaging PRO joins EXPRA
The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA), representing 38 national packaging recycling & recovery organizations, has welcomed UK Packaging PRO as a new member.
Dr Bio aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance with cornstarch-based biopolymer platform
In response to recent fluctuations in international crude markets since the escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East, Indian company Dr Bio has developed a cornstarch-based biopolymer platform designed to ‘significantly reduce’ dependence on imported fossil-fuel-derived raw materials.
The Greggs approach to recyclability, reduction, lightweighting and more
According to its latest sustainability report, Greggs fell short of its 25% lightweighting target for packaging in 2025; yet it has shifted its focus towards easier-to-recycle materials, and has apparently achieved 100% recyclable own-brand packaging, minus its hot drink cups.
PCR aluminium bottle from Sustainaholics targets up to 90% carbon reduction
Made entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium, the Alumini bottle from Sustainaholics is intended as a recyclable, reusable alternative to conventional 5cl bottles – and to reduce carbon footprint by up to 90%.
How Husky aims to shape the future of sustainable PET preform manufacturing
In the latest Spotlight, Husky explains how its HyPET®6e platform - specifically designed for PET preform manufacturing - combines machine, mould, and auxiliary technologies into a fully integrated system, aiming to enable processors to run up to 100% rPET while maintaining production efficiency…
Amcor unveils lightweighted closure for sauce bottles
Amcor has introduced a new 55mm closure targeting applications such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces, said to be a ‘lightweighted upgrade’ compared to previous versions.
One million Taco Bell sauce packets collected through US recycling programme
TerraCycle and Taco Bell claim that over five years, one million sauce packets and single-serve containers have been collected through the Taco Bell Sauce Container US Recycling Program, to be repurposed or recycled.
Mono-PP high-barrier clip foil developed by RATTPACK for retort applications
RATTPACK’s murFLEX PP Clip Foil is a recyclable, multilayer high-barrier film made entirely from polypropylene, intended for retort applications such as flow packs, stand-up pouches, and lidding films.