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ArticleWhy investors are making the case to keep the PPWR on track
The question on everybody’s lips: should we reopen the PPWR? A coalition of financial investors recently said no.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Embalagem do Futuro’s R&D initiative and bio-polymer cardboard coating
Embalagem do Futuro (Packaging of the Future) is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Thinking Big and Research and Development categories for its collaborative R&D initiative and bio-polymer coating for food-contact corrugated cardboard. We spoke with Pedro Costa, project manager at Embalagem do Futuro, to find out more about these innovations.
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ArticleCo-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
Co-op has introduced NaviLens QR code technology across its own-label paper products, providing product information via audio and aiming to make it easier for visually impaired customers to identify products and shop more independently.
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ArticleWonder and Zipline to deliver food in original takeaway packaging via drone
Wonder and Zipline are joining forces to deliver takeaway meals, in their original packaging, via drone – bringing the technology to locations across Texas, USA.
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ArticleUnilever’s upcoming innovation centre unites packaging design with other R&D
Unilever plans to open a $270 million Global Innovation Centre in the USA by spring 2029 – bringing packaging innovation under the same roof as other R&D processes to streamline collaboration and accelerate product development.
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ArticleReverse vending machines for plastic water bottles piloted at Wimbledon
Danone, Exchange for Change, and the All England Lawn Tennis Club piloted reverse vending machines for evian water bottles at the Wimbledon Championship Qualifying Competition – testing their logistics ahead of the UK’s deposit return scheme rollout in 2027.
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ArticlePolytag and MCC combine UV tag technology with in-mould labelled packaging
Data capture platform Polytag has announced a partnership with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) to incorporate its UV tag technology directly into MCC’s in-mould labelled (IML) packaging, aiming to help brands unlock consumer recycling data and support future advanced sorting capabilities for recycling.
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ArticleHolyGrail project to sort and recycle crisp packets into new food packaging
PepsiCo, Ferrero, Mondelēz International and pladis 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.