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ArticleHolyGrail project to sort and recycle crisp packets into new food packaging
PepsiCo, Ferrero and Mondelēz International are among the contributors to HolyGrail 2030’s latest project, which will test the intelligent sorting and recycling of polypropylene snack packets into new food packaging.
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ArticleHébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres.
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ArticleBattery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping developed by Signode
Signode has revealed a battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping – a solution designed for cost-effective operations, consistent performance, and reduced operator fatigue.
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ArticlePolytag and DataLase unlock inkless QR printing on challenging substrates
Polytag and DataLase are combining their technologies to help customers apply GS1-compliant QR codes to challenging packaging substrates, including films, foils, metals and coated surfaces.
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ArticleNovel technology moulds lightweight food packaging from cellulose fibres
Valmet has launched its Valmet 3D Fiber technology to help customers manufacture lightweight, three-dimensional food packaging formats from cellulose fibres.
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ArticleEngineer-to-order platform for assembling medical devices now available
After debuting at interpack 2026, IMA MED-TECH’s new modular engineer-to-order platform for medical device assembly is now available on the market.
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ArticleLavazza introduces capsule-free coffee tabs to American market
Lavazza North America has brought Tablì – a single-serve coffee tab with no capsule, individual wrapping or coating – to consumers in the United States.
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ArticleSwedish DRS certified by RecyClass for food-safe, traceable PET bottle sorting
Sweden’s Returpack/Pantamera has become the first deposit return system in Europe to receive RecyClass certification for its PET bottle sorting process, verifying that the recycled plastic is food-safe and meets EU traceability requirements.
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ArticleSpotlighting PPWR, innovations and AI at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning to the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10 – 12 November 2026 – complete with another jam-packed agenda covering all things sustainable packaging.
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ArticleEU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter into force alongside the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleHow the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
Amidst geopolitical tensions, soaring prices and evolving legislation, what is the current outlook for the PET industry?
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ArticleColour-changing Pepsi cans offer football fans the chance to win prizes
PepsiCo has kicked off a football-themed brand campaign with limited-edition thermochromic cans that change colour at the ‘optimal’ drinking temperature and give fans the chance to win exclusive prizes.
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ArticleIdentiv releases Bluetooth inlays and labels in collaboration with Wiliot
Identiv has announced its new range of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlays and labels, made with Wiliot’s Gen3 IC technology and seeking to enable organizations to continuously sense, track and understand the state of their goods across complex supply chains.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
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ArticleHow the EU Commission plans to regulate biobased feedstock in the PPWR
Are bioplastics a viable contribution to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s sustainability goals? This edition of the Brief dives deep into the European Commission’s analysis of biobased feedstock in plastic packaging, detailing its current view of the benefits, restrictions, and questions surrounding bioplastic packaging laws.
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ArticleHow packaging data gaps can impact compliance and investment
How can companies increase the visibility of their packaging after use? In this article, Packaging Data Hub directors Sarah Perreard (co-CEO of Earth Action) and Yoni Shiran (partner at Systemiq) describe how gaps in packaging data can shape real decisions, with additional contributions from Amcor and Nestlé.
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ArticleMondi report targets online consumer behaviour and use of AI tools
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.
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ArticleLatest Amcor Lift-Off seeks rigid packaging start-ups for potential investment
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.
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ArticleGreyparrot and Kenvue seek to improve recycling data at sorting facilities
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.
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ArticleWhere flexible plastic recycling technologies are going – and what they still need
EFSA recently published Novel Technology Numbers (NTNs) for 24 developing technologies – including Nextek’s mechanical recycling and water-free cleaning processes, NEXTLOOPP and COtooCLEAN.