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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‘Bombshell’ article casts doubt on studies of microplastics in the human body
Have scientists been wrong about microplastics in our bodies all along? The Guardian has reported on ‘bombshell’ concerns that contamination and false positives could have led studies to overestimate their findings, sparking fears of disproportionate countermeasures.
M&S takes on ultra-processed foods with reduced ingredients on front labels
Marks & Spencer is responding to backlash against ultra-processed foods and previous criticism of its on-label transparency by displaying its stripped-back ingredient lists on the front label of its packaging.
Serele Super ‘eliminates ten million plastic trays’ with switch to recyclable fibre-based punnets
DS Smith has announced its partnership with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace ten million of its plastic packages with recyclable, fibre-based and FSC certified corrugated cardboard solutions.
Bain & Co report says paper and packaging firms are taking ‘AI-driven approach’ to improve industrial performance
Management consulting firm Bain & Co has released its 2026 Paper & Packaging Report, which states that paper and packaging companies have been aiming to improve industrial performance through focusing on capacity decisions, protecting commercial margins and accelerating adoption of AI-enabled…
Lessons for scaling up reusable packaging
Legislation is driving an urgent need to scale up reusable packaging systems. What levers are available to us to shift from limited pilots to volume deployment? Noam Assael talks to Tim Sykes about the lessons Avery Dennison has drawn from market activities and collaborative projects - covering…
New envelope for Emerge bank card sets sights on tactile unboxing process
Burgopak and Placard have joined forces to design a new envelope for Emerge’s bank card, aspiring to overcome ‘unboxing apathy’ by creating an engaging opening experience.
Make Waves upfronts recycled plastic in antiperspirant and deodorant refills
Make Waves offers a refillable format for antiperspirant and deodorant products – emphasizing that the refills are manufactured onshore, contain recycled plastic, and are recyclable at end-of-life.
Schreiner Group unveils new flexo and digital printing machine
Schreiner Group has revealed its FlexoHybrid 1.200 dpi printing machine at its headquarters in Oberschleissheim, Germany, which combines flexographic and digital printing capabilities in one system.
SÜDPACK Medica introduces pre-made pouch service for healthcare industry
SÜDPACK Medica has announced its MedHub service, allowing customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities by phone, email, or online. The pouches are said to be manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and fulfill the stringent quality requirements of the…
Organic spices packaged in recyclable pouches made from agricultural waste
One.Five is helping Foodie & Friends package its organic spices in recyclable barrier packaging made from agricultural residues – a move set to generate 30% less CO2 than petroleum-based polypropylene films.
Seven in ten visually impaired consumers struggle to read food labels
83% of visually impaired consumers find information on food packaging difficult or impossible to access, according to GS1 UK, while only 22% believe that accessibility currently factors into packaging design at all – and 78% believe more could be done.
Wiliot releases latest generation of battery-free sensing technology
Wiliot has introduced the newest generation of its battery-free sensing technology, Wiliot Gen3 IoT Pixel, designed to help connect everyday products to the cloud and extend real-time intelligence to the physical world at a global scale.