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Packaging Europe's reflections on interpack 2026
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (1057+ words) With interpack 2026 now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Packaging Europe team has had time to reflect on the most important new products and talking points that we experienced at the show. From AI and greenwashing, to diversity and regulation…...
On Print Shop to launch new printing and pattern design solutions at FESPA 2026
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (269+ words) On Print Shop 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. On Print Shop states that users…...
Hershey and Pok'mon team up for limited-edition foil wrap collection
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (197+ words) Hershey's Kisses and The Pok'mon Company International have partnered on a limited-edition collection celebrating 30 years of Pok'mon, featuring 151 Pok' Ball foil designs and 10 new foils inspired by franchise villains Team Rocket. The collection introduces a "narrative-driven experience' where Team Rocket…...
Amcor to continue producing refillable containers for Ocado Retail
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (503+ words) Amcor has stated it will continue to produce bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition's ongoing work with Ocado Retail, allowing online orders for products such as pasta, rice and washing liquid to be delivered in refillable packaging. Consumers are encouraged…...
Meeting the PPWR's requirements: managing risk via test and measurement | Article
4+ day ago (309+ words) This summer, the first of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation's (PPWR) requirements will become mandatory in all 27 EU Member States and for those who supply EU markets. On 12th August 2026, the European Union will begin a phased introduction of requirements…...
Homethings utilizes Kelpi's seaweed-derived coatings for refill sachets | Article
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (21+ words) Cleaning brand Homethings has revealed it is utilizing Kelpi's seaweed-based coatings for the next generation of its refill sachets....
Seaweed-based top film set to comply with PPWR's fruit and veg plastic ban
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (337+ words) noriware'offers a seaweed-based top seal film for fruit and vegetable packaging, intended to help retailers align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation's single-use plastic ban for fresh produce. With the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation prohibiting single-use plastic packaging…...
Why Dow believes circular packaging calls for a more collaborative design mindset
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (415+ words) In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow "outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory compliance, and how itscollaboration with RDM Group "demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications such…...
Sonoco's paper-based Green Can applied to Noitmoutier's sea salt range | Article
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (72+ words) The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative'has adopted Sonoco's paper-based Green Can for its Agri-thique labelled sea salt range, intending to embrace paperization and reduce its plastic consumption while protecting its product against humidity....
United Caps presents new "plug n" place" closure at interpack 2026 | Article
1+ week, 2+ day ago (27+ words) United Caps is introducing its new 27 H-PAK closure at interpack 2026, designed to integrate into established filling lines and offer flexibility in carton packaging applications....