BOBST and five technology partners brought together Algeria’s flexible packaging, label production and converting sectors in Sétif on September 29 for a roadshow examining production technologies, market requirements and sustainability. The BOBST & Leading Partners Roadshow 2026 — Algeria was held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Sustainable Flexible …
Dubai Central Laboratory introduces A-to-E nutritional labels for packaged food
Dubai Central Laboratory has introduced a food testing service to verify nutritional declarations on packaged food, with an A-to-E classification reported as part of the initiative to improve the reliability of on-pack information. It uses laboratory analysis to check whether the nutritional values printed on packaging correspond with the contents of the …
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Compostable fruit labels gain ground as suppliers expand solutions
Fresh produce labels are small, but their material construction is becoming a significant packaging issue as regulators and the supply chain seek alternatives to conventional plastic fruit stickers. Several label-material and produce-labelling specialists now offer compostable solutions for fruit and vegetables, creating new options for growers, packers, retailers and label …
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Durst Group to acquire MPS, expanding its label printing platform
Durst Group has agreed to acquire the holding company of MPS Printing B.V., adding flexographic press technology to its digital and hybrid label-production portfolio. The transaction, announced in Brixen and Chicago during LOUPE Americas on 15 September 2026, remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Netherlands-based MPS, which …
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Sihl launches coated PE film range for print-on-demand labels under EU PPWR
Sihl introduced a polyethylene film facestock portfolio with aqueous inkjet coatings on 21 July 2026, targeting print-on-demand label production and mono-material PE packaging applications. The range brings aqueous inkjet printing to PE films and is intended for labels applied to curved, flexible and small-diameter containers. Sihl said the films have lower …
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Stahl updates Sensora haptic coatings for food and non-food packaging
Stahl introduced an updated Sensora haptic coatings portfolio on 31 August 2026 in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, for brands and packaging producers seeking tactile finishes across paper, board, labels and flexible packaging. The range is designed to add sensations including soft, velvety, smooth, silky, rubbery and textured effects to packaging surfaces. According …
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Sun Chemical and Cyngient partner on narrow-web label inks, coatings and adhesives
Sun Chemical and Cyngient have formed a partnership to develop and supply inks, coatings and adhesives for narrow-web tag and label converters. The alliance combines the companies’ product portfolios and technical capabilities, with the stated aim of improving customer service and supporting faster product delivery. Under the agreement, the companies …
ALPLA and CCL Label launch recyclable PET beverage can for existing filling lines
ALPLA and CCL Label have introduced a 0.33-litre PET beverage can with a recyclable full-body shrink sleeve, offering beverage manufacturers an alternative to aluminium cans that can run on existing PET filling lines. The stackable container, now available, combines ALPLA’s PET packaging with CCL Label’s detachable EcoFloat shrink sleeve. The sleeve …
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Flint Group Digital Xeikon partners with Xerox to expand digital press access
Flint Group Digital Xeikon has entered a strategic partnership with Xerox Holdings Corporation to expand the market reach of its digital printing technology through Xerox’s sales and service channels. The agreement will allow Xerox to offer digital presses under its own brand using Xeikon technology. The companies are targeting …
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Cerm introduces cloud-based O2 MIS for label and packaging converters
Cerm has introduced O2, a cloud-based management information system developed for label, flexible packaging and folding carton converters, initially focusing on small and medium-sized label businesses. The browser-based platform combines workflow automation, print-industry functionality and an API-first architecture. This approach is intended to support integrations with technology providers, including Esko, Hybrid Software, ABG …
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