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At the "Inside the Future of Food Packaging" event, kp brought together representatives of retail, recycling, technology and manufacturing to discuss how regulation, recycling, soft plastics and AI are shaping food packaging.
Lindner Washtech has partnered with Indian company Srichakra Polyplast to supply two advanced washing lines for processing post-consumer film and rigid plastic waste. The project is intended to increase the supply of high-quality PCR recyclates on the Indian market.
Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.
At Interzero's 13th Environmental Conference, discussions focused on the PPWR, extended producer responsibility, packaging ecodesign and digital product passports. Nearly 200 business representatives and experts took part in the event.
Ecomondo 2026 will take place on 3–6 November at Rimini Expo Centre. The organiser announces further internationalisation of the event, development of the conference programme and changes to the exhibition layout, including a new area for the textile sector.
Thai Coconut has implemented a complete aseptic PET line from Sidel for the production of still and carbonated coconut beverages. The installation is intended to increase production flexibility, meet export requirements and reduce resource consumption.
At the European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, Finat announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice-president. At the same time, Philippe Voet and Chris Ellison were awarded honorary membership.
Jean-Marc Galvez has been elected president of European Plastics Converters for the 2026-2028 term. He will succeed Benoit Hennaut, who has led the organisation for the past four years.
Industry associations and a broad coalition of businesses have called for the timely and effective implementation of the PPWR. The signatories stress the importance of a stable and predictable regulatory framework for investment in recycling and the circular economy in Europe.
Amcor will present packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care market at Cosmetic Business Munich 2026. The company will showcase, among other things, packs designed for recyclability, lightweighting, PCR content, and reuse and refill systems.
Mondi has launched re/loop FlowWrap, a mono-polypropylene FFS packaging solution for wet wipes containing 35% post-consumer recycled material. The solution is intended to support mechanical recycling and help companies prepare for future PPWR requirements.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present technologies for production lines, digital solutions and systems for multi-format packaging. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure blowing kit.
Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.
Finat has announced the results of the 46th Label Competition 2026. A total of 204 labels from 43 companies in 24 countries were entered, and the awards were presented during the FINAT European Label Forum in Seville.
At Fispal Tecnologia 2026 in São Paulo, Sidel will present packaging line solutions covering PET and rPET packaging, palletising and digital tools for production optimisation.
Moretto announces it will present new solutions in drying, gravimetric dosing, material traceability and recycling at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights the importance of in-house research, vertical integration and AI-supported service.
Husky Technologies has introduced HyCAP 4.0 tooling for the injection molding of beverage closures. The solution is intended to support the production of lightweight, regulation-compliant closures while maintaining high productivity, mold durability and lower operating costs.
Interplas UK 2026 will take place on 2–4 June at the NEC Birmingham. The event will bring together more than 500 exhibitors, with a programme covering, among other topics, solutions for the circular economy, automation and AI applications in plastics processing.
KHS will invest more than EUR 11 million in a new hall for its barrier technology product center in Hamburg. The facility, covering around 4,300 m2, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2027 and will bring together all Plasmax technology departments under one roof.
At the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and EXPO, Coveris is presenting a portfolio of cheese packaging designed for recycling. The solutions, based on monomaterial and polyolefin structures, are intended to support producers in adapting to new regulatory requirements.
BMT shows how the Thermoscan preform temperature sensor helps detect differences in the thermal behaviour of PET preforms that can lead to instability in the stretch blow moulding process.
Stadler has opened an office in Japan, strengthening its presence in a market where waste sorting technologies are gaining importance ahead of thermal treatment. The company aims to support material recovery, particularly from plastics and municipal waste.
Tetra Pak has updated its nature framework after two years of implementation across its value chain. The company is strengthening its focus on responsible sourcing, water resilience and more targeted action in the areas with the greatest impact.
Hubergroup Print Solutions is introducing a new generation of offset inks based on a new resin technology. The company reports reduced misting, fewer make-ready sheets and more stable colour reproduction, including on high-speed presses.
Hasco Group has opened a distribution and logistics centre in the Stryków area. The facility is intended to increase the operational capacity of Procefar and improve the distribution of Hasco-Lek pharmaceutical products, including through automated order picking.
Amcor has expanded its beverage market portfolio with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for bottles with a capacity of up to 10 litres, used mainly for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
The tenth edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe brought together more than 11,500 attendees, over 500 exhibitors and more than 70 speakers in Amsterdam. The organisers highlight the growing importance of the event for the European plastics recycling value chain.
Südpack Medica is developing MedGuard as an integrated packaging system for the medical technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The solution combines material selection, process support, technical validation and environmental assessment for sterile packaging.
Tosca received the EcoVadis Gold rating for 2026, placing it among the top 5 percent of highest-rated companies worldwide. The company indicates that growing regulatory and procurement requirements are increasing the importance of measurable environmental and operational performance.
The organisers of Fakuma 2026 have announced the programme for the 30th edition of the plastics processing trade fair. The main highlights include a new industry award, a presentation forum, a round-table discussion and initiatives aimed at young talent.
Plast 2026 will be part of The Innovation Alliance project, bringing together Italy's leading trade fairs for processing machinery. According to the organisers, the sector covered by the initiative reached a combined value of EUR 26 billion in 2025.
Colines and No.El. summarized their participation in Interpack 2026. The companies indicate that efficiency, sustainability, coreless stretch film and solutions reducing material waste are becoming key topics for the packaging market.
Erema received the Plastics Recycling Award Europe 2026 in the recycling machinery innovation category for its Volex technology. The solution is designed to improve degassing in mechanical plastics recycling and reduce the level of volatile organic compounds in recycled pellets.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present production line technologies, digital solutions and packaging production systems. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure PET blowing kit.
The growing importance of lightweight packaging is also affecting the wine segment. Alpla indicates that PET bottles can reduce packaging weight, facilitate logistics and lower the carbon footprint compared with glass.
Mondi and Ovoko have implemented a corrugated packaging solution for transporting car bumpers sold in e-commerce. According to the companies, the new packaging improves product protection and reduces unit packaging costs by up to 42%.