HERMA has obtained RecyClass certification confirming that most of its film-based self-adhesive label materials are fully compatible with the recycling of rigid HDPE packaging, expanding certified options for label converters and brand owners. The certification covers standard polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) film label materials used with HERMA’s 72Hpw permanent adhesive …
DS Smith designs fibre based packaging for Lalique Beauty fragrance collection
DS Smith has designed and manufactured fibre-based packaging for Lalique Beauty’s Tales of Light home fragrance collection, supporting the brand’s new visual identity while incorporating recyclable materials and protective structures for fragile glass products. Lalique Beauty, part of the Lalique Group, introduced the collection as its first range under …
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Henkel expands paper coatings portfolio for recyclable packaging applications
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its portfolio of barrier and heat seal coatings for paper-based packaging, targeting applications across food and non-food sectors. The development responds to increasing demand for recyclable packaging solutions and regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The company’s water-based coatings …
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Frugalpac introduces high-speed paper bottle machine to scale sustainable packaging production
UK-based sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has introduced a high-speed paper bottle manufacturing system aimed at scaling production of its paper-based bottles to meet rising global demand from beverage producers. The machine—known as the Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine (FBAM)—is designed to enable localised production of paper bottles within bottling plants, …
Aptar Beauty and Clarins introduce dual-chamber packaging for hybrid serum foundation
Aptar Beauty and Clarins have introduced a dual-chamber packaging system engineered to support hybrid formulations through controlled separation and on-demand mixing. The packaging is built around a patented dual-chamber design, incorporating an internal partition that keeps two formulations isolated within a single container. This structure ensures product stability during storage …
Invisible Layers, Critical Risks: Why Inks, Coatings and Adhesives now define food packaging safety
In food packaging, safety and performance depend not only on the substrate, but on the thin functional layers of inks, coatings and adhesives. As regulatory requirements tighten and hot-climate logistics increase migration risk in the GCC and wider MENA region, converters and brand owners are focusing more closely on process control, final-pack validation and …
Sidel launches online packaging optimisation tool to calculate PET savings and emissions reductions
Sidel has introduced an online Packaging Optimisation Tool aimed at helping packaging producers evaluate material efficiency, cost savings, and emissions reductions in PET bottle design and production. The tool enables users to simulate packaging design changes and assess their impact on primary packaging performance and sustainability. Available on the company’s website, …
Kraft Heinz and Polytag partner to deploy invisible UV tags for packaging recycling
Kraft Heinz has partnered with Polytag to deploy invisible UV tagging technology on packaging, marking a significant step toward data-driven recycling verification. The initiative uses Polytag’s EcoTrace system, which embeds invisible UV-readable codes directly onto packaging substrates such as PET bottles. These tags remain undetectable to consumers but are identified at …
Henkel and LyondellBasell develop bio circular polymer solution for toilet rim block packaging
LyondellBasell and Henkel have collaborated to develop a bio-circular polymer solution for the transparent plastic cage used in WC Frisch/Bref toilet rim block products, focusing on reducing reliance on fossil-based materials. The packaging component is produced through injection molding and incorporates a material composition of 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% …
Clearwater Paper introduces lightweight paperboard for folding carton applications
Clearwater Paper Corporation has introduced Velora™, a lightweight folding carton paperboard designed for everyday packaging applications, targeting converters and brand owners seeking performance and cost efficiency. The new grade is positioned as an alternative to premium solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard, offering lower basis weights while maintaining functional strength and versatility …