BASF Engineering Plastics has expanded and differentiated its Ultradur portfolio for drinking water and food-contact applications ahead of new European Union regulations restricting the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food-contact materials from July 20, 2026. The development for the packaging and food-processing sectors, particularly for manufacturers of food-handling …
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ExxonMobil has collaborated with Kuraray, GAP, and G.Mondini to develop an ionomer-free vacuum skin packaging (VSP) solution aimed at reducing material costs and supply dependency while maintaining critical packaging performance for food applications. The development forms part of the company’s recently launched ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio, which consolidates ExxonMobil’s polyolefin …
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Siegwerk and Enplater Group have jointly developed a fully recyclable mono-material polypropylene (PP) pouch designed to deliver barrier and sealing performance for food packaging applications. The companies announced that the development combines Siegwerk’s ink and coating technologies with Enplater’s converting and packaging expertise to create a mono-PP structure intended to …
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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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Greiner Packaging and Berlin-based beverage brand HOLY have introduced a reusable syrup bottle featuring an integrated mechanical dosing system designed to customise flavour intensity during consumption. The development combines reusable packaging design, precision injection moulding and interchangeable syrup pods in a single system solution. The bottle separates water and syrup …
SML has announced the launch of the FlexiPET, a new production-scale demonstration line for thermoforming sheet located at SML’s Technology Centre. The co-extrusion sheet line is configured for a classic 3-layer structure (A/B/A), while also offering the flexibility to operate as a 2-layer line (A/B) as required. The sheet …
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Mondi has developed a digitally printed corrugated packaging solution for glassware manufacturer Riedel Glas, combining premium retail presentation with recyclable fibre-based materials. The project focuses on the use of white digital printing directly on brown kraft paper packaging for Riedel’s bourbon glass collection. The packaging was designed to retain the …
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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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BOBST has introduced a fully automated production concept for corrugated box manufacturing, bringing multiple converting and end-of-line processes into a single integrated workflow. The system combines key stages of corrugated production, including blank feeding, folding-gluing, bundling, and palletising, within one continuous line. The approach is designed to reduce manual intervention and …
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. …
