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…
TurboFil Packaging Machines has unveiled a standalone, servo-controlled filler system for ceramic vials, with the automated system designed for precise dosing, operational flexibility, and ease of use.
Sidel’s CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for beverage packaging labels, utilizes cobots in a bid to triple the reel capacity of other solutions on the market and bolster production efficiency.
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced its K300 piezo inkjet printer and Dx-Series range of CO2 laser coders, aimed at providing life sciences manufacturers with end-to-end solutions for advanced variable data printing, including 2D codes at the individual dose and item level.
Esko and CarbonQuota have developed a new carbon emissions calculation capability, allowing packaging converters and brands to automate carbon footprint calculations and align their environmental impacts with internal and legislative sustainability goals.
After the box for Nintendo’s new Switch 2 was revealed, consumers have fiercely debated whether its similarities with a previous model’s packaging, or its ‘boring’ design, could jeopardize the console’s commercial success.
Checkpoint Systems has unveiled Chinook, an RFID inlay designed for reusable food packaging; the solution intends to facilitate supply chain traceability without compromising on microwave safety or durability.
TOMRA Reuse unveiled its Reuse Collection Point (RCP) capable of handling food packaging at the Reuse Economy Expo, designed to be a a fully integrated platform for collecting, transporting, sanitizing, quality-assuring and redistributing reusable takeaway containers.
WeighPack Systems has announced that its latest VersaPak vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) bagging machine is now running with paper film, designed to reduce environmental impact and meet consumer demand for ‘eco-conscious’ alternatives to plastic packaging.
According to a whitepaper from ICIS, mechanical recycling only constituted 8% of European demand in 2024 – but the figure is expected to double across various global regions by 2050, requiring an annual recycling rate of over 50 million tonnes.
The European Commission’s Single Market Strategy aspires to facilitate cross-border trade and investments by standardizing packaging rules such as EPR, simplifying compliance via digitalization, and lifting administrative and regulatory burdens.
Tetra Pak, Krones, Alfa Laval, and SPX FLOW have formed Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe – a coalition intended to lower the sector’s environmental impact, amplify its voice in policymaking, and bolster its resilience and competitiveness.
