adapa at CFIA 2026: flexible packaging and PPWR requirements
adapa Group will present at CFIA 2026 in Rennes a portfolio of flexible PE, PP and paper packaging designed for recycling, taking into account upcoming PPWR requirements.
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Coveris to present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
Coveris will present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
First exhibitors confirm participation in Taropak 2026
The registration of exhibitors for Taropak 2026 has begun. The first applications include suppliers of packaging technologies, manufacturers of packaging materials and companies specializing in marking and labeling systems.
Südpack Medica launches MedHub service for standard pouches
Südpack Medica has launched the MedHub service, enabling the ordering of standard, pre-made medical pouches from stock in defined batches, manufactured in cleanrooms and meeting the quality requirements of the healthcare sector.
Avient polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026
Avient Corporation presents its latest portfolio of polymer solutions for packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture at Plastex Egypt 2026, with a particular focus on sustainability.
Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations 2026
Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, presenting packaging solutions for the foodservice sector with a focus on recyclability and performance.
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 approaching fast
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 approaching fast
SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies
SACMI acquires a 65% stake in the French Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and its presence in the French and other markets.
PLA as an alternative to banned single-use products in the UAE
From 1 January 2026, an extended ban on selected single-use plastic products will enter into force in the United Arab Emirates. Plant-based PLA material remains exempt from the regulation as an accepted alternative.
Tosca publishes 2025 sustainability report
Tosca publishes the 2025 sustainability report “Driving Change Together”, presenting 2024 results including reduced Scope 3 emissions and lower water use and single-use packaging in supply chains.
EFSA positive opinions for Erema’s PET recycling technology
Erema’s Vacurema Basic, Vacurema Advanced and Vacunite technologies received EFSA positive opinions under Regulation (EU) 1616/2022 for PET recycling for food-contact applications. The company reports that challenge tests confirmed decontamination efficiency under simulated worst-case conditions.
Cafés Méo switches to recyclable PE packaging from adapa
Cafés Méo is replacing multi-material PET/Alu/PE packs with recyclable polyethylene design for recycling flowpacks from adapa, anticipating PPWR 2030 requirements while maintaining product quality.
RecyClass launches TechAp tool for recyclability assessment
RecyClass has introduced the TechAp tool, an online platform for managing recyclability assessments of innovative plastic products in the context of upcoming PPWR requirements.
Borealis and BlueAlp advance chemical recycling of plastics
Borealis will acquire a 10% stake in BlueAlp and transfer its majority share in Renasci to the company to accelerate the development of chemical recycling technology and the production of circular feedstock for the packaging industry.
Tetra Pak launches juice carton with paper-based barrier
Tetra Pak and García Carrión are launching the first aseptic juice carton with a paper-based barrier, reducing the use of fossil-based raw materials and the carbon footprint of the package.
Industrial packaging under PPWR and logistics digitalisation
Increasing regulatory requirements, circular economy targets and digitalisation are transforming industrial packaging solutions. Interpack 2026 will showcase the latest developments in pallets, drums, containers, labelling and measurement systems.
EPBP launches consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines
The European PET Bottle Platform has launched a two-month industry consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines for PET bottles, representing an evolution beyond current Design for Recyclability principles.
Lifocolor presents Shades of Inspiration 2027 collection
Lifocolor is launching the Shades of Inspiration 2027 collection, comprising 54 shades for plastic products. The new trend color line supports product design in the home, sports, children, and beauty & care segments.
Avient presents ColorForward 2027 color trend palette
Avient has introduced ColorForward 2027, the 21st edition of its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry, translating four identified societal trends into 20 color and effect concepts for thermoplastic polymers.
Faerch’s Cirrec and Tomra advance PET tray‑to‑tray recycling
Cirrec, the recycling division of the Faerch Group, has installed multiple Tomra flake sorting units at its Duiven plant, enabling large‑scale post‑consumer PET food tray‑to‑tray recycling with food‑grade quality and increased capacity.
Sanner introduces tethered cap and expanded CDMO services
At Pharmapack 2026 Sanner will present a new tethered cap solution for effervescent tablet packaging and highlight its expanded global CDMO capabilities following recent acquisitions and site investments.
Borealis and Borouge introduce Recleo recycled polyolefin brand
Borealis and Borouge have launched Recleo, a global brand for mechanically recycled polyolefins combining post-industrial and post-consumer grades in a single cost-effective portfolio for a wide range of applications.
ICIS: Food contact regulation presents challenges for EU and non-EU recyclers
EU Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 tightens requirements for recycled plastics in food contact applications, creating significant compliance and traceability challenges for non-EU recyclers seeking access to the European market.
MOL Group rolls out Bag-in-Box lubricant packaging
MOL Group’s lubricant subsidiary MOL-LUB has introduced a Bag-in-Box packaging system for selected lubricants and engine oils, cutting plastic use by up to 80 percent compared to conventional 20‑liter canisters and reducing waste volume twelvefold.
Additive package enables fully recyclable PET closures
Sukano has developed an additive masterbatch package that enables production of monomaterial PET and rPET closures recyclable in the same stream as clear PET bottles, addressing a long-standing gap in bottle-to-bottle circularity.
Sukano develops antiblock masterbatch for compostable BOPLA films
Sukano, in collaboration with NatureWorks, has introduced a new antiblock masterbatch for biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA) films to enhance barrier properties and processing on existing BOPP lines, addressing EU PPWR-driven demands for compostable small-format packaging.
Ten years of Südpack’s flexographic printing hub in Kłobuck
The Südpack plant in Kłobuck, established after the acquisition of Bahpol in 2015, has developed over a decade into a major European competence center for flexographic printing and finishing of flexible films.
Recycled PE shrink film with 30% regranulate
Shrink film containing 30% recycled PE sourced from household waste is used as outer packaging for six-pack Barilla sugo jars, demonstrating the use of post-consumer regranulate in food-sector secondary packaging.
Iperal optimises fresh logistics with reusable plastic crates
Italian retailer Iperal has overhauled its fresh food supply chain by replacing single-use transport packaging with Tosca’s automation-ready reusable plastic crates, improving pallet stability, operational efficiency and waste reduction.
BW Packaging introduces Hayssen X850 multi‑jaw flow wrapper
BW Packaging has launched the Hayssen X850, a multi-jaw flow wrapper engineered for high-throughput cheese packaging and other applications requiring high seal integrity at elevated speeds.
MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET for food‑grade PET recycling
MAS has introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET solution, combining a co-rotating conical twin-screw extruder with an infrared and vacuum-based SSP process to produce food-grade rPET with stable IV, low acetaldehyde content and reduced energy consumption.
Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair
Sidel reviews the launch of its EvoBLOW Laser technology following the drinktec trade fair, highlighting energy savings, simplified operation and alignment with the company’s innovation culture.
Reinholds project targets PE-Al recycling from Tetra Pak
The Reinholds project unites Alta Scuola Politecnica, Greenchemicals and industrial partners to investigate conversion of the PE-Al fraction from Tetra Pak packaging into aluminium hydroxide for use as a halogen-free flame retardant.
New Colines cast film line installed at LyondellBasell
Colines has installed a 9‑layer AllRollex cast film line at LyondellBasell’s Cincinnati Technology Center, expanding capabilities for high‑quality stretch films and complex multilayer barrier structures for packaging and healthcare applications.
ENGEL focuses on all‑electric efficiency at Plast Eurasia 2025
At Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, ENGEL will present two all‑electric injection moulding machines for packaging and medical applications, highlighting energy efficiency, process stability and compact production cells.
European PET chain backs CEN recyclability standards
The European PET value chain is calling for the adoption of the CEN prEN 18120 design-for-recycling standards as the technical basis for recyclability assessment under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.