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Material variability, waste stream quality and supply continuity affect the use of recyclate in production. Maciej Słojewski of Cedo discusses the technical, economic and regulatory conditions of the process.
A Südpack stakeholder survey indicates that Germany’s meat industry is prioritizing efficiency, automation, shelf life and recyclable packaging as cost, regulatory and retail requirements intensify.
Milacron will present its third-generation all-electric E-Series in Europe at Fakuma 2026. The E180 and E110 injection molding machines will run packaging and medical applications, respectively.
The first Plastics Recycling Show Brazil will take place in São Paulo on 17 and 18 May 2027. The conference will address plastics recycling, circular economy, technology, market conditions and regulation in Brazil and Latin America.
At CibusTec 2026, Amcor will present rigid packaging, closures and specialty formats for food and beverages. The portfolio includes PET and polypropylene solutions, as well as support related to PPWR, PCR integration and recyclability validation.
At Pack Expo International 2026, Blow Moulding Technologies and Dassault Systèmes will present an integrated workflow combining simulation, process measurement and physical validation for stretch blow moulded bottle development.
The joint Taropak and Polagra trade fair block attracted more than 8,000 visitors. Nearly 300 exhibitors presented packaging, labelling, food technology and logistics solutions.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate the new e-motion 380 producing IML yoghurt cups in a six-cavity mould. The all-electric machine offers a dry cycle time as low as 1.2 seconds and injection speeds of up to 500 mm/s.
Competek's Packaging Optimization approach covers PET bottle lightweighting from preform and bottle design to testing, industrialisation and production support. The process is intended to reduce material use while maintaining packaging and line performance.
The 5th International Modern Packaging Conference brought together experts from Poland, Finland, the Czech Republic and Latvia. The programme included 15 presentations and a panel on PPWR, investment financing, packaging design and recycling.
At drinktec India 2026, Sidel will present solutions for PET blow moulding, digital production management and secondary packaging. The technologies on display will include EvoBLOW Laser, the Evo-ON suite and EvoFilm Stretch.
At Pack Expo International 2026, Sidel will present the compact RoboAccess_Pal S palletising system and solutions for blow moulding, aseptic production, pasteurisation and digital optimisation of packaging lines.
Cheese packaging development is focusing on thinner structures, recyclable mono-materials and product-specific barriers. Südpack is applying PE and PP concepts to formats including flow packs, pouches and thermoformed packs.
ALPLA has developed a metal-free foam dispenser pump made entirely of polypropylene. The recyclable system features a twistlock function and is intended for personal care and pharmaceutical packaging.
Messe Düsseldorf India and PMMAI have entered a long-term partnership to develop Plastfocus. From 2027, the event will join the K Alliance and move to Bengaluru.
Haitian International will present two live injection moulding applications at Fakuma 2026, supported by additional machines at partner stands. The exhibits will cover automotive components, high-volume packaging, automation and medical production.
Interpack China 2026 will present processing and packaging solutions for eight end-user sectors. The programme will focus on sustainable and smart packaging as well as advances in automation.
Alpla has commissioned new packaging plants in İzmir and Adana following investments of approximately EUR 30 million. The facilities expand its Turkish production network and serve customers in several consumer goods sectors.
EU Regulation 2025/351 will introduce stricter NIAS control obligations from September 2026. Packaging supply chains will need stronger analytical methods, substance traceability and testing across compounding and conversion stages.
Recycled-content requirements are shifting value from recovered volumes toward material quality. TOMRA Recycling identifies traceability, feedstock quality and sorting performance as key factors shaping market access under PPWR.
Südpack has presented PP mono-material flow packs and thermoforming films for fresh pasta. The concepts combine barrier performance, material reduction and compatibility with existing PP recycling streams.
A comparison of continuous compression and injection moulding for high-volume flat-top cap production, covering productivity, product quality, flexibility, energy use, circularity and maintenance.
Messe Düsseldorf and FENAGRI will organise Morocco Food World in autumn 2027. The trade fair will connect the Moroccan food industry with suppliers of processing and packaging technologies, materials and services.
A NAPCOR roadmap identifies measures that could reduce the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions intensity of selected US PET beverage bottle systems by about 57% and their total annual emissions by about 42% by 2050.
PiFA says transparent communication, controlled material loops and verifiable quality criteria are needed to improve consumer acceptance of recycled plastics in packaging.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will present a turnkey cell based on an Allrounder More 2000. The system produces 32 two-coloured ABS dominoes per cycle and automates box preparation, assembly and output of complete game sets.
Arpanon has introduced a 600 ml PET bottle weighing nine grams for its Sendai brand. Developed by Sidel, the packaging reduced bottle weight by approximately 30% and electricity consumption per unit of production by 50%.
Coveris will present recycle-ready and PFAS-free pet food packaging at PATS UK 2026. The portfolio includes paper-based and high-barrier monomaterial structures intended to address EU regulatory requirements.
Husky Technologies has launched its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform for high-volume injection molding of beverage closures. The system supports lightweight and tethered designs while targeting longer mold life, process stability and reduced maintenance.
Reducing packaging use, reusing it and sorting it correctly can cut waste volumes and business costs. The #TotalnieEko campaign also discusses the obligations of companies placing packaged products on the market.
At London Packaging Week 2026, Amcor will present airless dispensers, bottles and jars for facial skincare. The portfolio addresses user experience, product protection, recyclability and the use of post-consumer recycled materials.
Wosana has started up a second KHS filling line for mineral and spring water at its Turów plant. The investment, worth more than PLN 50 million, is expected to ultimately double the facility's production capacity.
The joint presence at Fakuma (Hall B2, Stand 2310) will present a growing European polyolefins platform that combines Velogy’s production capacity with local distribution, specialist expertise and customer service provided by Genesis Polymers Europe.
The AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo will take place at Messe Frankfurt on 23-24 September 2026. The free event will combine an exhibition with two conference theatres featuring more than 50 speakers.
Südpack reduced its total CO2e emissions by 21% between 2021 and 2025, including a 73% decrease in Scopes 1 and 2. The packaging film producer is also pursuing reductions in Scope 3.1 through recyclable designs, material efficiency and energy measures.
The growing scale of online shopping and returns is placing greater demands on logistics. Packaging automation is intended to handle varied orders more efficiently, reduce manual work and accelerate the return of products to sale.