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 launches FlexiPET extrusion line for PET thermoforming sheet applications
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 develops digitally printed recyclable packaging for Riedel Glas
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 introduces bio-based barrier coatings for paper packaging applications
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 presents fully automated corrugated production line integrating converting and end-of-line operations
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 …
Aptar introduces inverted lidless dispensing closures for design-led packaging formats
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. …
ProAmpac expands pet food packaging capabilities ahead of Petfood Forum 2026
ProAmpac is strengthening its position in the pet food sector with an expanded packaging portfolio, set to be showcased at Petfood Forum 2026 in Kansas City from April 27–29. The company is advancing packaging technologies across a wide range of applications, including dry kibble, treats, freeze-dried products, retort formats and pet …
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Amcor, Metsä and Mondini develop integrated fibre-based food packaging system
Amcor has entered a strategic collaboration with Metsä Group and G. Mondini to develop an integrated fibre-based packaging system for food applications, combining materials, barrier technology, and machinery into a single solution. The partnership brings together Metsä Group’s moulded fibre technology, Amcor’s barrier liners and top-web films, and G. Mondini’s tray-forming …
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Coveris introduces PFAS-free monomaterial pet food packaging
Coveris has introduced a new range of PFAS-free, monomaterial flexible packaging solutions for pet food, as the industry prepares for tighter regulatory requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The development focuses on polyethylene (PE)-based structures designed to support recyclability while eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which …
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Klöckner Pentaplast launches mono-PET fish board for recyclable VSP seafood packaging
Klöckner Pentaplast has introduced kp Evolve® Fish Boards, a mono-PET rigid packaging solution developed for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed seafood, targeting a shift away from multi-material structures. The newly launched boards are designed to be fully recyclable within established PET recycling streams, addressing ongoing industry pressure to simplify material structures. The solution can …