Gainesville, Georgia, USA – 12 October 2026: Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid have jointly announced the launch of what they describe as the world’s first commercially scalable resealable fibre-based food tray packaging solution, combining moulded fibre trays, peel-and-reseal lidding film and automated sealing technology for fresh proteins, produce, ready meals and other …
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AuraVeo by Koenig & Bauer has partnered with Appetite Creative and speciality coffee brand El Caficultor to introduce packaging that connects shoppers to product information and coffee subscriptions. Announced in London on 15 September 2026, the system will be demonstrated at London Packaging Week on 16–17 September. It helps El …
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Tetra Pak has launched its first industrial bioreactor, the Tetra Pak Bioreactor RF, in Lausanne, Switzerland, expanding its industrial food-production capabilities for manufacturers scaling fermentation-derived ingredients and New Food products from pilot trials to commercial volumes, before these products move into subsequent production and packaging stages. Announced on 7 July 2026, the …
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Aptar has highlighted the role of its patented reloadable airless dispensing technology in supporting sustainability objectives in the luxury beauty packaging segment through its collaboration with Clarins. The companies developed a custom reloadable airless packaging solution for Clarins Total Eye Lift Eye Cream, designed to support formula protection, dispensing precision …
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Michelman has introduced two bio-based, plastic-free coatings, Nuvita Life 4002 and Nuvita Life 4605, for fiber-based retail food packaging applications. The coatings are designed to provide barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability in paper packaging structures. Nuvita Life 4002 is a heat seal coating that provides oil and grease resistance …
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AptarGroup has introduced a new inverted lidless dispensing closure portfolio, focused on simplifying pack architecture while improving dispensing functionality in beauty and personal care applications. The design eliminates the need for a separate cap or lid, enabling an inverted, ready-to-dispense packaging format where the closure remains open but controlled. …
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 …
Coca‑Cola in France and Germany has begun a pilot project for a next‑generation multipack format that eliminates traditional plastic shrink wrap on large PET bottle packs. The initiative, conducted with its bottling partner Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, replaces the plastic film with strategically placed glue dots to hold bottles together and a recyclable …
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Bulgarian company Cupffee has introduced the world’s first edible coffee cup, designed to offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups in the beverage and hospitality sectors. Made from seven locally sourced ingredients such as oat bran, wheat flour, and coconut oil, the cup is free from artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, …
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Toyo Ink Europe N.V., part of Japan’s Artience Group, has introduced a new UV flexographic ink system, Steraflex® GIO UV, developed for applications with strict migration requirements. The new product will be showcased at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona this September. Designed for use on labels, sleeves, and other packaging formats, …
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