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…
Mondi has published its annual e-commerce trend report which states that AI is changing how consumers buy, packaging is ‘increasingly’ impacting whether they buy again, and evolving digital behaviour is placing new demands on physical packaging.
Amcor’s latest Lift-Off challenge is looking for start-ups to present their rigid packaging and adjacent systems to win collaboration opportunities and potential investment.
AI-powered waste intelligence company Greyparrot has partnered with consumer health company Kenvue to improve global recycling for its brand packaging in commercial-scale sorting facilities.
EFSA recently published Novel Technology Numbers (NTNs) for 24 developing technologies – including Nextek’s mechanical recycling and water-free cleaning processes, NEXTLOOPP and COtooCLEAN. Managing director Professor Edward Kosior delves deeper into their potential to convert hard-to-recycle…
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.
Hershey’s Kisses and The Pokémon Company International have partnered on a limited-edition collection celebrating 30 years of Pokémon, featuring 151 Poké Ball foil designs and 10 new foils inspired by franchise villains Team Rocket.
R-Cycle has collaborated with packaging management company TILISCO to present a software-as-service-solution - the PPWR Compliance Compass - at interpack 2026, currently taking place in Düsseldorf.
HEUFT is showcasing its deep-learning AI inspection lineup at interpack 2026, using camera and X-ray processing technologies alongside new IT solutions to identify tiny contaminants in packaged food.
At interpack 2026, Hugo Beck has revealed a new paper sleeve wrapper for transport and secondary packaging – developed in collaboration with Mondi to avoid plastic shrink film and excessive cardboard.
Körber has announced two new solutions - the ALVA fully automatic inspection machine designed for High Mix Low Volume (HMLV) applications and the SPE6-P2 Stickpack Line for integrated line concepts – aiming to address challenges faced by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced its X56 DXD+ dual energy photon-counting x-ray system with AI capabilities, designed for packaged applications and aiming to allow manufacturers to inspect products with enhanced contamination detection capabilities.
TOMRA Recycling has revealed its new AI platform from PolyPerception and three deep learning applications for its GAINnext technology, coinciding with TOMRA increasing its investment in PolyPerception to a 51% majority stake.
