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.
Tetra Pak is investing €60 million into a pilot plant for its paper-based barrier technologies, which are thought to unlock 80% paper content and 92% renewable content in a single aseptic carton.
Husky Technologies has announced its new tamper-evident, mono-PET bottle and closure technology, targeting higher recyclate yield and product security for the Middle East and Africa region.
Tata Steel Nederland has announced it has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel, said to be ready for upcoming legislation and improve logistical efficiency.
Avantium has provided a progress update on its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, expecting to complete start-up by mid-2026 and commence product sales under its existing offtake agreements in the second half of 2026.
Plastipak is participating in ADF Paris (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum) at this year’s Paris Packaging Week, sharing how innovation, material science, and recycling expertise are helping brands move toward more sustainable packaging solutions.
A report from The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action asserts that artificial intelligence can help companies generate and optimize packaging design, sort waste effectively, and trace materials throughout the supply chain.
Coveris has helped Rowse Honey update its premium Manuka Honey range with uncoated substrates, brightly-coloured hot foils, and radio frequency security – all in pursuit of a modern visual identity and premium shelf presence.
Indian plastic packaging manufacturer Chemco Group has announced it has commissioned a food-grade rPET recycling facility in Sanand, Gujarat, designed to offer end-to-end bottle-to-bottle recycling at an industrial scale.
Stora Enso has unveiled its Performa Lumi GC1 folding boxboard (FBB), designed to deliver ‘premium visual impact and efficient material use’ for everyday beauty, personal care and healthcare packaging.
At Davos 2026, Canopy and its partners presented a $2 billion blended finance blueprint to utilize recycled textiles and agricultural residues in packaging – a move helped to cut down on carbon emissions.
Nestlé’s chief executive allegedly blames President Donald Trump for the brand’s public silence on sustainability, telling employees that he remains committed to net zero emissions.
Borealis has revealed a €49 million strategic investment to scale up production of its Borstar Nextension polypropylene (PP) at its manufacturing site in Burghausen, Germany.