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…
OnPrintShop is due to present three new web-to-print solutions for label printing, document printing and pattern design at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, taking place from May 19th-May 22nd at Fira de Barcelona, Spain.
The U.S Plastics Pact has released a report outlining how policies can accelerate composting infrastructure, support compostable packaging systems and divert food waste and food-contaminated materials from landfills.
Paper and packaging manufacturer Saica Group has acquired Thimm Group, a provider of corrugated packaging and display solutions for an undisclosed sum to bolster its regional capabilities in a competitive market.
Traceless has announced the first industrial production facility for its bio-based, home-compostable natural polymer technology, aiming to end dependence on fossil raw materials and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe.
The European Commission has formally referred France to the Court of Justice of the European Union – accusing the country of enforcing a nation-specific sorting logo and failing to disclose the law before its adoption.
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis limits access to raw materials, Calbee is temporarily limiting its on-pack print for multiple potato chip, breakfast cereal, and snack products to black and white ink.
TOMRA Recycling has revealed its new AI platform from PolyPerception and three deep learning applications for its GAINnext technology, coinciding with TOMRA increasing its investment in PolyPerception to a 51% majority stake.
Last week, industry CEOs asked the European Commission for more time to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Is the request justified, or could it have industry-wide repercussions? We heard from a range of industry players about the outcome.
In this edition of our 'In Conversation With...' series, Rolf Gräser, industry manager Packaging at Robatech, guides us through the company’s approach to helping customers introduce and maintain gluing systems within their packaging lines – and invites our readers to its booth at interpack 2026 to…
What does the packaging industry need to do to ensure it is considered an ally in the sustainability transition? Elopak’s outgoing CEO Thomas Körmendi draws on his more than 30 years of packaging industry experience to answer this question.
At interpack 2026, the Spotlight Forum will feature daily presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions from a range of industry professionals – spanning a range of themes, from regulation to the next generation of innovators.
Yesterday, industry CEOs sent a letter urging the European Commission to postpone the enforcement of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – to provide more time to respond to awaited clarifications on restrictions and definitions, including PFAS restrictions and plastic shrink wrap for…
