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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INC-5.2 was a failure – what happens next?
1257 days after governments first agreed to develop an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, the world is still waiting.
Baumer HHS introduces Xmelt fusion range for hot melt applications
Baumer HHS has introduced Xmelt fusion, its latest range of melters designed for hot melt applications, seeking to enable customers to optimize their processes in the packaging industry.
The Green Divide: why sustainability leaves the Global South behind
In this article Njoki Kangethe, sustainability consultant and writer at EcoNjia, details the ‘green divide’ - a gulf between how sustainability is lived, discussed, and funded in wealthy nations versus the realities in the Global South.
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: A shelf life extending label
Ahead of the big reveal of the winners of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards, we have spoken to a range of finalists to hear more about their solutions. Today we hear from Fresh Inset and Avery Dennison about Vidre+ , which aims to extend fruit and vegetable freshness.
Registration opens for Salmon Packaging Design Competition
Registration has opened for The Salmon Packaging Design Competition sponsored by CMPC, which asks participants to design packaging using corrugated cardboard sourced from ‘sustainable’ and renewable materials that reflects U.S. consumer preferences.
Ĕleeo Brands and AeroFlexx team up on flexible baby bath packaging
Ĕleeo Brands has introduced its Boogie Bubbling Vapor Bath product in the flexible AeroFlexx Pak, aiming to deliver an easy-to-use solution while supporting a positive environmental impact.
Henkel launches hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labelling
Henkel has unveiled its new hot melt adhesive, Technomelt EM 335 RE, aiming to address the challenges of conventional hot melt adhesives and enable clean separation for labels on PET bottles.
Enviroo and RECOUP partner on PET recycling plant and market validation
PET recycler Enviroo and plastics recycling authority RECOUP have announced a ‘comprehensive validation’ of the PET recycling market and plans to build a PET plastic recycling plant in the North West of England.
Dispelling the myths around the PPWR
In the second of our series of webinars taking a deep dive into the PPWR, we explored and dispelled some common myths around the new regulations and explored ways to tackle its challenges. This article looks at some of the key takeaways from the webinar with Marius Tent, founder of Via Packaging…
(Hypothetical) apocalyptic (eschatological) trends in European AI sustainable packaging design: the next 20 years
Prof. Christo Kaftandjiev, university professor and Ph.D. of packaging design, AI and digital marketing communications and marketing semiotics, outlines his expectations for sustainable European AI packaging design over the next 20 years.
Toyo Ink Europe introduces low migration UV Flexo ink
Toyo Ink Europe has revealed its Steraflex GIO flexographic printing ink, said to offer ‘superb’ print and press performance on most label substrates, sleeves and other applications where migration is a key priority.
Revealing the full potential of active packaging
In today’s globalized market – consumers can commonly indulge in a wide variety of fresh produce and flowers throughout the year, sourced from all over the world, without a second thought. Active packaging technology enables retailers to provide fresh produce whilst fulfilling consumer demand for…