On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Lisbon is rolling out its city-wide reusable cup system – powered by TOMRA’s automated return machines and Mastercard payment technology – in hopes of avoiding ‘millions’ of single-use cups annually and tackling urban litter.
We have heard about and indeed reported on many of the emerging uses of artificial intelligence (AI) tech when it comes to helping the packaging industry meet its sustainability goals, whether that’s retrieving ocean plastic waste, monitoring recyclability, improving supply chain visibility or…
Tetra Pak has launched its Automation and Digitalization portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, a suite of ‘modular, open and scalable’ smart factory technologies designed for food and beverage production, aiming to ‘lay the foundation’ for AI-ready factories.
Mizuki Yuasa, head of R&D at ATS-Tanner, dives into the US-2500 banding machine line – designed for speed, simplicity, flexibility, energy efficiency, and even recycled substrate use – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
Heidelberg has launched its Compact Pallet Loader (CPL) and Compact Bender for computer-to-plate (CtP) processing, designed to be integrated into a single CtP line and said to ensure fully automated, contact-free plate handling.
Ranpak is launching FillPak Mini – a compact, automated void fill machine for customers with a small production floor. It is designed for simplicity, versatility, and optimal output.
ACMI has revealed Opera Omnia – a labeller designed for fast, easy, and automated roll-fed, cold glue, self-adhesive, hot melt, and combined applications.
Rotzinger PharmaPack has launched a new filling and capping platform for over-the-counter (OTC) products such as non-aseptic pharmaceuticals as well as solid and liquid products from the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical industries.
Conveyor manufacturer Glide-Line has launched its Roller Chain Conveyors for transporting large, heavy products in demanding industrial environments, said to accumulate loads up to 700 kg while maintaining the same speed, flexibility, and modularity customers expect.
One year into its combination, where does Smurfit Westrock stand? CEO Saverio Mayer runs us through its implications for the customer experience, the company’s financial and reputational benefits, and the potential next steps in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
Fortress Technology has announced plans to debut its Vyper Vision automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025, aiming to ensure compliance with retailer food safety and labelling requirements.
In a bid to help consumers reduce their plastic consumption, L’Occitane en Provence offers reusable aluminium bottles and in-store dispensers for its liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel and oil products.
