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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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ArticleGreiner Packaging and Holy develop syrup bottle with integrated dosing system
Greiner Packaging has unveiled a syrup bottle with an integrated dosing system in collaboration with drinks brand Holy, designed to flavour drinks individually during the drinking process.
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ArticleHunter Luxury and Jack Daniel’s reveal limited edition Formula 1 bottle packaging
Hunter Luxury has partnered with Jack Daniel’s to develop the Halo MK1 Limited Edition pack, built for collectors and enthusiasts and inspired by Formula 1’s Halo safety device and the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team.
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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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Sponsored ContentExploring the possibilities of transparent paper with Ahlstrom
Karl Axnäs, business development manager, Transparent Fiber Materials at Ahlstrom, dives deeper into the company’s transparent paper portfolio – ranging from food packaging and clothing bags to bouquet wraps and tape – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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Sponsored ContentSmurfit Westrock on the digital innovation driving sustainable packaging
Is digitalization the future of the paper and corrugated board industry? In this edition of our ’In Conversation With…’ series, Arco Berkenbosch, chief innovation officer at Smurfit Westrock, tells us how the company’s hands-on Experience Centres, Design2Market accelerated development process, and recent Innovation Event point to the next steps for fibre-based packaging.
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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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ArticleStora Enso lightweights tray board and presents unbleached version
Stora Enso has added an unbleached variant to its Trayforma tray board range, as well as reducing the basis weight across the existing range – aiming for a natural aesthetic and improved material efficiency.
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ArticleAptar Closures launches inverted lidless dispensing solutions
Aptar Closures has introduced a new range of inverted lidless dispensing closures for the beauty and personal care markets. The line’s Cleo and Airy closures aim to help eliminate the need for separate lids and provide a ready-to-dispense packaging format that reduces unwanted product waste.
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ArticleLittle Dish pack re-designed in interactive format
Branding agency Derek and Eric has partnered with illustrator Joe Whale (also known as Doodle Boy) to re-design Little Dish’s latest pack in an interactive format, encouraging children to colour in and draw on the packaging.
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ArticleDoes generational marketing actually work?
In this edition of the Brief, we debunk the stereotypes and use real-world packaging campaigns to evaluate the dos and don’ts of marketing to this generation of shoppers, from social responsibility claims to designing for social media.
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ArticleWhy did Chupa Chups launch an ‘impossible-to-open’ lollipop pack?
Chupa Chups recently launched an “impossible-to-open” lollipop pack that is blade-proof, fireproof, and capable of withstanding 1000kg before it cracks. Design agency BBH London tells us more about the campaign – and what it reveals about the effect social media has on how consumers interact with packaging.
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ArticleTetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti develop ‘first ever’ 1 litre carton with paper-based barrier
Tetra Pak and Italian dairy company Sterilgarda Alimenti have unveiled the ‘first ever’ 1 litre package featuring a paper-based barrier, said to increase the renewable content to 90% when combined with plant-based polymers.
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ArticleWilkinson Sword unveils razor boxes with 90% recycled paper and no plastic
As it relaunches its Quattro razor lineup, Wilkinson Sword Intuition is rolling out packaging made with 90% recycled paper and zero plastic, targeting both sustainability and visibility.
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ArticleHenkel revises design-for-recycling and recycled plastic content targets
Henkel has updated its design-for-recycling and recycled plastic content targets after narrowly missing its goals for 2025 – attributing the outcome to infrastructural issues, recyclate availability, and more.
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ArticleCoveris introduces paper twist-wrap solution for confectionery
Coveris has revealed its MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist paper alternative for confectionery packaging, designed to replace alternatives commonly used for twist-wrapped confectionery products including lollipops and hard candy, as well as heat-seal flow-wrapped bars and sticks.
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ArticleApple’s ‘highest-ever’ use of recycled materials includes plastics phase-out
Apple reports that 30% of all material across its shipped products came from recycled content in 2025, and claims to have successfully removed all plastics from its packaging in favour of fibre-based alternatives.
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ArticleCampari Group reveals portable Aperol Spritz format
Campari Group has announced the launch of Aperol Spritz TO GO, a ready‑to‑drink format designed for settings including rooftop gatherings, picnics and festivals.
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ArticleIconic Packs – the evolution of McDonald’s packaging
In this edition of our Iconic Packs series we examine the history of McDonald’s packaging, from the launch of the Happy Meal in 1979 to its changes of material from paper to plastic and back again – and its recent incorporation of reusable packaging and recycled materials. We look at how the company’s designs have evolved over the years and what design and material changes have been made to improve sustainability.
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ArticleRefillable cosmetic pack with one-handed ‘thumb-swipe’ closure revealed
Yonwoo presents Acto, a cosmetic pack with a thumb-swipe opening for convenient, one-handed dispensing – and a refill mechanism to reduce plastic waste.