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Avery Dennison launches AD IdentiFresh RFID inlay series for fresh food packaging

    Avery Dennison has launched its AD IdentiFresh RFID inlay series, extending the use of radio frequency identification technology across fresh food categories including bakery, meat, deli and produce. The development strengthens packaging and labelling systems used in temperature-controlled retail environments, where accurate identification and inventory visibility are critical to reducing shrink and waste. …

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DS Smith uses bee biomonitoring to assess biodiversity around packaging sites in France

      DS Smith, an International Paper company, has released initial findings from a biodiversity monitoring initiative across thirteen of its packaging facilities in France, using bees as environmental indicators.     The programme, launched in 2025 in partnership with Apilab, applies certified biomonitoring methods to assess the ecological conditions surrounding industrial sites. Bees …

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Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset inks

      Toyo Ink Europe N.V. has rolled out a full portfolio of ultraviolet (UV) curable inks that meet migration limits under the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO), the company said on February 24, 2026, from Niel, Belgium. The lineup covers UV and UV/LED flexographic inks and UV offset inks intended for food packaging …

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Sidel technologies recognised for reducing PET use and energy consumption

Sidel has been recognised at the 2026 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards for two technologies aimed at reducing material use and energy consumption in beverage production: the EvoBLOW Laser and the SWING® Evo tunnel pasteuriser. The EvoBLOW Laser was acknowledged for its role in improving PET bottle production efficiency. The system …

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Syntegon launches AIM9 high-speed inspection platform

      Syntegon has introduced the AIM9 inspection platform, a high-speed system that combines visual inspection and leak detection for pharmaceutical vial applications. Announced on February 18, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, the platform is designed to process up to 600 vials per minute and handle container sizes ranging from 2 ml to 250 ml. …

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Avery Dennison integrates flexible NFC chip into inlays for mass-scale packaging applications

Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …

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Mondi and Prymat introduce recyclable high-barrier paper packaging for spices in Poland

        Mondi has collaborated with Polish seasoning manufacturer Prymat to develop a recyclable paper-based packaging solution designed to preserve the quality and aroma of spices while improving sustainability performance.     The new solution uses Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a high-barrier paper containing more than 80% paper content. The material is …

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Flint Group expands UV LED dual-curing flexo ink range with EkoCure XS shrink white inks

    Flint Group has expanded its UV LED dual-curing flexographic ink portfolio with the introduction of EkoCure XS shrink white inks for shrink sleeve applications.     The new EkoCure XS shrink whites are designed to provide flake-free performance across the EkoCure series, with formulations developed to maintain ink adhesion on shrink sleeves. According …

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FIX launches Ramadan collection with new white chocolate knafeh bar

    FIX Dessert Chocolatier has announced its Ramadan collection, introducing a new white chocolate version of its knafeh-inspired bar alongside the return of two seasonal flavours. The collection will be available exclusively on Careem from 18 February.     The new product, “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It,” expands on the brand’s existing knafeh bar …

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Cosmo Films develops anti-fog BOPET lidding film with integrated peelable sealing performance

    Cosmo Films has introduced a transparent BOPET lidding film that combines anti-fog functionality with sealable and peelable performance for refrigerated food packaging applications. The primary development lies in the integration of an anti-fog coating within a BOPET-based lidding structure while maintaining controlled peel strength and optical clarity. Condensation inside packs remains a common …

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