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…
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain. Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, advises companies to get ahead by asking the right questions, understanding their own portfolios, and making contingency…
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.
interpack 2026 will begin in exactly one week – are you ready? Read on for a comprehensive overview of the events, exhibitions, and opportunities available on the show floor, and learn more about Packaging Europe’s live coverage of the event.
Fost Plus is helping Albert Heijn, Aldi, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl pilot reusable packaging for mushrooms in line with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s upcoming ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce.
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…
To expand its NFC inlay portfolio, Avery Dennison has implemented Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) product line – a move set to unlock smartphone-tap interactions with consumer packaged goods.
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-level recycling data in line with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
83% of visually impaired consumers find information on food packaging difficult or impossible to access, according to GS1 UK, while only 22% believe that accessibility currently factors into packaging design at all – and 78% believe more could be done.
New data from Avery Dennison indicates that food waste will cost businesses a total of $540 billion (€462,099,299,760) in 2026, with insufficient supply chain visibility playing a major role.
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for consumers with reading challenges, visual or hearing impairments, and more.
Diageo has extended its smart keg-and-dispense system trial for pubs in partnership with Smirnoff, aiming to provide real-time insights and reduce single-use glass ahead of the festive season.
