England’s Simpler Recycling rollout is driving operational changes across the packaging sector as firms adapt to stricter recycling rules and packaging waste requirements.

CJ Biomaterials has made PHACT CB0504A commercially available as an all-PHA material for extrusion coatings on paper.

Sonoco has unveiled resealable metal cans and its microwaveable metal bowls, a recyclable alternative to plastic trays, at interpack 2026.

Canon USA / Globe Newswire. Canon USA has launched the LX-D400, a 4in full-colour label printer aimed at on-demand production. According to the company, the device is built for speed, with an output ...

Transparency in sourcing is reshaping global packaging as brands and regulators demand proof of origin, materials, and environmental impact.

The FAO has highlighted gaps in how recycled plastics are assessed for food contact use, citing uneven rules and limited testing for potentially harmful substances.

Emerald Packaging has acquired the flexible packaging assets of Blower-Dempsay for an undisclosed amount and opened a second California operation.

Multi-layer packaging is widely used in food, beverage, personal care, and industrial sectors due to its strong barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, and light.

Veritiv Operating Company has completed the purchase of Quick Pak in Tampa, Florida, and Stickel Packaging Supply in New Jersey.

Dreco has redesigned its powder detergent packaging with Mondi to include 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.

Personalised and limited-edition packaging is becoming a core strategy, driven by digital printing, evolving consumer demand, and the need for faster, more flexible supply chains.

Agfa and Hybrid Software have formed a partnership to help folding carton converters leverage variable data printing and shift to fully digital production.