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…
Smurfit Westrock van Mierlo, based in Belgium, has introduced the Bag-in-Box Powergrip, designed to replace traditional 2-to-5-litre HDPE bottles and jerrycans and said to align with the upcoming European PPWR legislation.
ACMI has revealed Opera Omnia – a labeller designed for fast, easy, and automated roll-fed, cold glue, self-adhesive, hot melt, and combined applications.
Canon has launched its Colorado XL-series platform of 3.4m printers powered by its UVgel technology, said to deliver ‘great versatility and exceptional productivity’ for flexible and rigid media applications, from signage and décor to point of sale and packaging.
Mondi’s Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa has announced the installation of a new turbine in its power plant, enabling the mill to generate 60% of its electricity, significantly reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and improving operational efficiency.
In a new partnership, Fiberdom will combine its fibre-based Duranova material with Kiefel’s advanced dry fibre forming technology – aiming to unlock new, recyclable, home-compostable packaging formats.
TotalEnergies and SML have partnered to develop two films said to enable ‘substantial’ material savings in stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag applications through efficient downgauging, due to be unveiled at K 2025.
DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water bottles, designed to save space and protect the products in transit.
Signode has introduced its new Octopus Prestige stretch wrapper, designed for high-volume operations and said to combine ‘record-breaking’ speed with improved reliability for end-of-line packaging.
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs to stores across Finland and facilitate easy unpacking.
Coveris has introduced a new resealable mono-material tray for refrigerated food applications, designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed-material packaging while ensuring extended shelf life and consumer convenience.
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.
