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…
Sidel’s EvoFILL Can Compact filling solution claims to fill up to 40,000 cans of beer, carbonated soft drinks, and other premium beverages every hour, and to offer flexibility and space efficiency for the low-to-medium speed production market.
Identiv and Tag-N-Trac plan to develop and commercialize a smart labelling solution for cold chain tracking across pharmaceutical supply chains in a new strategic business development and marketing partnership.
As part of a three-phase plan to digitize its vehicles, facilities and delivery routes, Royal Mail is utilizing Wiliot’s technology to ‘see’ its assets in real-time and use data to optimize operations.
Borro has developed a ‘frictionless’ reuse system for beverage cups served at events; its app-free, QR-driven return process is thought to be ‘as easy as single-use’ and aims to improve return rates and consumer satisfaction.
JUNG has invested in HP’s Indigo 200K digital printing press, claiming to save on time and setup costs for short-run, customizable collections of its branded tissue paper and gift wrap for luxury applications.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published an article identifying five ‘megatrends’ anticipated to reshape packaging over the next decade and recommending ways industry players can successfully navigate the change.
Canapa by Paxiom has unveiled JuanaPack, an end-of-line solution designed to quickly, precisely, and flexibly load tubes and pack trays of cannabis pre-rolls in a single, unified platform.
Paper cups from McDonald’s, Greggs, Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee, and Caffè Nero can now be recycled via a ‘world-first’ AI-based recycling trial run in Cardiff by the National Cup Recycling Scheme, Keep Wales Tidy, and Bower.
AstroNova has announced plans to launch two high-performance digital label presses and a direct-to-package printer at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin, Germany, aiming to deliver speed, flexibility and cost-efficiency for the light to medium production segment.
ExxonMobil and Malpack have teamed up to launch a high-performance pre-stretch film using ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers, said to have high tenacity, holding force and stability while maintaining production efficiency.
Waitrose has become the newest member of Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, which identifies and captures data on single-use plastic packaging throughout the recycling stream using invisible UV Tag technology.
DataLase and TamperTech have joined forces to incorporate DataLase’s photonic printing technology into tamper tape, aiming to provide security, authentication and tracking in a single solution.
