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 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.
Ekoroll has developed a lid-free paper cup for hot and cold drinks, featuring an integrated lid and drinking spout alongside a water-based coating for recyclability and compostability.
Scrutiny over greenwashing is intensifying, and the companies that don’t get it right now face legal repercussions in the EU. In this article, Sam Webster, director of growth & innovation at HowGood, argues that consumer trust now depends on transparent, visible on-pack data backed by science.
UPM Adhesive Materials has introduced its UPM ProCycle portfolio of recycling compatible label solutions, aiming to provide converters and packaging brand owners with a solution that delivers ‘recognized recyclability performance’.
Vitsab International has developed its Freshtag Flight Label to change colour based on temperature exposure and tackle food waste in perishable airline meals.
Linx Printing Technologies will present its new continuous inkjet printer range at interpack 2026, alongside an upcoming model for its large character marking printer range.
Tesco is replacing traditional barcodes with next-generation QR codes on its own-brand sausage packaging, intending to provide up-to-date information such as use-by dates and recyclability instructions. After the new packaging was met with mixed responses on X, Packaging Europe visited a Tesco…
Securikett has revealed its latest technology for product and security labels, aiming to make them harder to replicate through features including integrated viewing windows, technical openings and ventilation holes.
Seeking to strengthen its position in the Indian flexible packaging market, Siegwerk has signed a definite agreement to acquire Hi-Tech Inks, a move said to make the combined business ‘the largest player in the country’ with a market share of over 20%.
Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy market, aiming to reduce material usage while maintaining the required performance, robustness and line compatibility.
Domino Printing Sciences has revealed the Domino Cx150i, a direct-to-box piezo inkjet printer for coding onto porous substrates with ink made from vegetable oil.
