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ArticleBOPET lidding film with anti-fog properties revealed by Cosmo Films
Cosmo Films has launched an anti-fog, transparent BOPET lidding film for food packaging – intending to prevent condensation, boost visual appeal, and extend the shelf life of cold-chain products.
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ArticleCCL Label and Checkpoint aim to improve traceability with data platform for whisky casks
CCL Label has announced the launch of SmartCask by Checkpoint, a digital identification and data platform that integrates data chips onto whisky casks, designed to provide ‘secure, long-term traceability’ in response to growing demand for trust, transparency and verified ownership in the Scotch whisky market.
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ArticleSyntegon seeks improved efficiency and flexibility with new inspection platform
Syntegon has launched its AIM9 inspection platform, said to combine visual inspection and leak detection with outputs of up to 600 vials per minute, aiming to help pharmaceutical manufacturers and CMOs achieve the ‘highest’ inspection and product quality.
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ArticleMondi protects Pacapime Hungary’s fresh produce with containerboard packaging
Mondi has teamed up with Pacapime Hungary to provide high-quality corrugated packaging for delivering fresh produce to its customers in Central and Western Europe.
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ArticleCortec transitions VpCI-126 bags to minimum 20% recycled content
Cortec has announced that all of its VpCI-126 bags are now made with 20% minimum recycled content, a move hoped to help suppliers and end-users keep up with increasing global recycled content mandates.
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ArticleRecyclable packaging ‘the norm’ for consumers and overpackaging reduced, research reveals
MacFarlane Packaging has revealed the findings of its 2025 Unboxing Survey, which include 84% of consumers being willing to return reusable packaging and 70% of consumers now expecting ‘environmentally responsible’ packaging.
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ArticleWood-based foam adapted to protect sensitive equipment from Thorlabs
Emballageteknik has helped Stora Enso adapt its wood-based Papira foam to transport Thorlabs Sweden’s sensitive optical and electronic equipment, combining renewable design with shock protection.
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ArticleCheckpoint Systems reveals integrated RFID solution for retail checkouts
Checkpoint Systems has announced SFERO RFID Checkout, the ‘first’ Electronic Article Surveillance antenna (EAS) integrated into the checkout lane and designed primarily for grocery and CPG retailers.
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ArticleApplications open for Mondelēz’s global R&D tech accelerator programme
Applications have opened for the 2026 class of Mondelēz International’s global R&D tech accelerator programme, CoLab Tech. This year’s focus is on technologies to help advance supply chain and agricultural resilience, ‘consumer wellness priorities’ such as fibre and protein, operational efficiencies and sustainable packaging.
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ArticleHydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
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ArticleA status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper into the implications of smaller portion sizes, pharmaceutical safety practices versus circular packaging initiatives, supply chain traceability, and more.
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ArticleHusky combines mono-PET bottle and cap in tamper-evident beverage solution
Husky Technologies has announced its new tamper-evident, mono-PET bottle and closure technology, targeting higher recyclate yield and product security for the Middle East and Africa region.
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ArticleDS Smith and Zicla team up on fibre-based protection for smart bike-lane separators
DS Smith Tecnicarton and Zicla have collaborated on fibre-based corrugated cardboard packaging intended to provide maximum protection for smart bike-lane separators and their electronic counting components.
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ArticleWhat the High Seas Treaty means for packaging: from substrates to shipping
The High Seas Treaty has entered into force, with potential implications for the packaging industry – including access to marine genetic resources like seaweed and mandatory environmental impact assessments for shipping activities.
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ArticleSabert launches food packaging made from bagasse fibre in Europe, UK and Ireland
Sabert Corporation Europe has launched its PULPUltra food packaging solution across Europe and the UK & Ireland, designed for for fresh ready-to-eat dishes, hot foods and made from over 95% bagasse fibres.
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Article‘Bombshell’ article casts doubt on studies of microplastics in the human body
Have scientists been wrong about microplastics in our bodies all along? The Guardian has reported on ‘bombshell’ concerns that contamination and false positives could have led studies to overestimate their findings, sparking fears of disproportionate countermeasures.
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ArticleSÜDPACK Medica introduces pre-made pouch service for healthcare industry
SÜDPACK Medica has announced its MedHub service, allowing customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities by phone, email, or online. The pouches are said to be manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and fulfill the stringent quality requirements of the healthcare industry.
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ArticleWiliot releases latest generation of battery-free sensing technology
Wiliot has introduced the newest generation of its battery-free sensing technology, Wiliot Gen3 IoT Pixel, designed to help connect everyday products to the cloud and extend real-time intelligence to the physical world at a global scale.
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ArticleDS Smith and Raymarine collaborate on fibre-based packaging for radar products
DS Smith and Raymarine, a manufacturer of navigation systems and electronics for the commercial marine and recreational boating sector, have teamed up on a fibre-based alternative to single-use plastic for the company’s radar product line packaging.
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ArticleAntalis Packaging launches hand strapping tool for ‘seamless’ operation
Antalis Packaging has expanded its range of strapping solutions with the Master’in Viper Hand Strapping Tool, featuring a lightweight design said to deliver ‘effortless’ handling in demanding warehouse environments.