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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Single-feed RVM from TOMRA aims for durability, accessibility and visual appeal
TOMRA’s new single-feed reverse vending machine, TOMRA T100, upfronts an attractive design, accessible placement, sustainability-minded material choices, and more.
EU funds packaging SMEs and start-ups in latest accelerator round
The European Innovation Council (EIC) will provide funding for PlantSea’s seaweed-based biopolymer film, DePoly’s PET and polyester recycling technology, Celwise’s moulded fibre approach, and the DEScycle metal recovery process in its latest EIC Accelerator round.
Maker’s Mark releases limited-edition whisky label ahead of Women’s History Week
Maker’s Mark and artist Ashley Longshore have launched a new limited-edition bourbon label for Womens’ History Month, and will donate $1 to non-profit Vital Voices every time a customer personalises the label with the name of an inspirational woman in their lives.
Pulp and paper manufacturing shows ‘moderate’ resilience amid rising costs and industrial downturn
Cepi has released its preliminary statistics report for 2025, which shows a 1.5% decrease in European paper and board production compared to 2024, reflecting the issues of ‘rising costs, geopolitical challenges and rising trade tensions’ over the last 5 years.
High-barrier paper platform from ProAmpac targets dry food packaging
ProAmpac’s new high-barrier packaging platform is set to help dry food brands transition from multilayer structures to recyclable, fibre-based alternatives.
Mondi upgrades spice packaging with recyclable, high-barrier paper
Prymat is packaging its dried seasoning in Mondi’s high-barrier paper, aspiring to balance recyclability and low CO2 impact with product protection and visual appeal.
Metsä Board to open new Packaging Design Studio in Milan
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is due to open a new Packaging Design Studio in Milan this summer, equipped with advanced AI-supported design and simulation technologies.
Syntegon seeks improved efficiency and flexibility with new inspection platform
Syntegon has launched its AIM9 inspection platform, said to combine visual inspection and leak detection with outputs of up to 600 vials per minute, aiming to help pharmaceutical manufacturers and CMOs achieve the ‘highest’ inspection and product quality.
Claim your 20% Sustainable Packaging Summit discount
Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit will return to the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht from 10th – 12th November 2026, delivering three jam-packed days of conference programming – including valuable networking opportunities, on-stage panels with industry leaders, and an awards ceremony announcing…
Avery Dennison’s new NFC inlay enables smartphone taps on packaged goods
To expand its NFC inlay portfolio, Avery Dennison has implemented Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) product line – a move set to unlock smartphone-tap interactions with consumer packaged goods.
Making the business case for a circular plastics industry
How far has the packaging industry come in terms of key metrics such as virgin plastic reduction, recyclability and meeting reuse targets? In this report, we examine the annual Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment Progress Report, which tracks industry-wide progress in these areas.
UV-tagged labels from Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon track recycling data
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-level recycling data in line with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.