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ArticleMondi achieves 42% cost reduction with Ovoko car bumper packaging
Mondi reports it has achieved a 42% reduction in unit packaging costs with its protective packaging for online marketplace Ovoko’s car bumpers.
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ArticleMeeting the PPWR’s requirements: managing risk via test and measurement
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.
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ArticleRecyclable nonwoven pack designed to reflect softness of Drylock’s diapers
Korozo Group, Drylock Technologies, and Colruyt have jointly developed a recyclable, nonwoven packaging solution for diaper products, aiming for a tactile experience that reflects the product’s softness.
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ArticleSealed Air announces custom paper cushioning system for compact spaces
Sealed Air has expanded its ProPad range with a compact paper cushioning system, designed to integrate into fast-paced conveyor lines and work cells with limited space.
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ArticleSmart Planet Technologies unveils recyclable, mono-material PE film
Smart Planet Technologies has announced its HyperBarrier PE film, said to deliver ‘300 times’ the oxygen barrier performance of standard PE film and be recyclable in the PE stream under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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ArticleHEUFT’s interpack lineup detects tiny contaminants in packaged food
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.
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ArticleUnited Caps presents new ‘plug n’ place’ closure at interpack 2026
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.
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ArticleSidel develops edible oil bottle produced using laser technology
Sidel is gearing up to introduce its edible oil bottle produced using laser technology, said to achieve a 20% weight reduction compared to a halogen-blown equivalent while delivering comparable overall performance.
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ArticleMelodea reveals PPWR compliant water-based barrier coatings
Melodea has unveiled its MelOx-NGen and VBseal water-based barrier coatings, aiming to unlock PPWR compliance for CPG brands and operational flexibility for packaging professionals with no capex required.
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ArticleWhat the industry thinks as CEOs appeal to clarify and push back PPWR rules
Last week, industry CEOs asked the European Commission for more time to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Is the request justified, or could it have industry-wide repercussions? We heard from a range of industry players about the outcome.
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Sponsored ContentYUTOECO’s Ecocoon™ offers plant-based alternative to petroleum-based cushioning
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Jerome Zhang, senior R&D engineer at YUTO, walks us through the Ecocoon™ buffer material: its sustainability metrics as a plant-based material, and its potential benefits as an alternative to fossil-based plastics.
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ArticleMichelman introduces bio-based, plastic free coatings for retail food packaging
Michelman has announced its bio-based, plastic free Nuvita Life 4002 and Nuvita Life 4605 coatings, designed to deliver high barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability for fibre-based retail food packaging applications.
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ArticleColour-changing ‘stoplight’ label tracks freshness of airline perishables
Vitsab International has developed its Freshtag Flight Label to change colour based on temperature exposure and tackle food waste in perishable airline meals.
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ArticleDow and RDM to launch food barrier solution made from 100% recycled materials
Dow and RDM Group have announced the launch of Multiboard CirculaRR, a food barrier solution made entirely from recyclable materials, said to be suitable for food contact applications including frozen foods, fruit trays and dry pet food.
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ArticleMondi and Biedronka develop collection container made from 80% recycled paper
Mondi and Polish supermarket chain Biedronka have developed Recyklobox, a corrugated board container for collecting returnable packaging covered by the deposit system, made from a mix of 80% recycled paper and 20% virgin fibre.
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ArticleSchool meals served on domestically compostable trays in ‘first’ for Ireland
Sabert Corporation Europe has helped Carambola serve school meals on domestically compostable and certified-recyclable ready-meal trays made from over 95% bagasse fibres.
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ArticleE2Pack introduces automatic pallet unwrapping system
E2Pack has unveiled its new EASYROCK automatic pallet unwrapping system, said to improve safety, increase consistency and support smoother integration into existing lines.
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ArticleTosca and Cabka design recycled plastic pallet for safe, clean reuse in EU
Tosca and Cabka have developed a new circular pallet made from 100% recycled plastic, designed to be safe to use, easy to clean, and compatible with automated pallet handling equipment across Europe.
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ArticleFreshFood BOX from Mondi favours recyclable board over PS foam
Designed to help online stores preserve fresh food in transit, Mondi Warszawa’s FreshFood BOX is intended as a recyclable alternative to extruded polystyrene foam.
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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast unveils recyclable mono PET fish boards
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched its kp Evolve Fish Boards, designed specifically for vacuum skin packaging for processed fish and able to contain up to 100% recycled content.