Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging

      Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures.     The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …

Avery Dennison integrates flexible NFC chip into inlays for mass-scale packaging applications

Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …

Mondi and Prymat introduce recyclable high-barrier paper packaging for spices in Poland

        Mondi has collaborated with Polish seasoning manufacturer Prymat to develop a recyclable paper-based packaging solution designed to preserve the quality and aroma of spices while improving sustainability performance.     The new solution uses Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a high-barrier paper containing more than 80% paper content. The material is …

Mondi, Kelpi and Guardpack trial seaweed and paper-based sachet materials

Mondi has partnered with UK-based biomaterials developer Kelpi and sachet manufacturer Guardpack to conduct early-stage trials of seaweed- and paper-based materials for wet wipe and liquid-filled sachet packaging. The initiative reflects growing efforts within the packaging sector to address the environmental limitations of conventional plastic sachets, which remain difficult to recycle through existing waste collection …

DS Smith and Serele SupeR launch fibre-based tomato punnets to replace ten million plastic packages

    DS Smith has partnered with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele SupeR to replace ten million single-use plastic packages with fibre-based corrugated cardboard solutions for fresh tomato products. The project was implemented following an assessment of existing plastic packaging formats and resulted in the development of four recyclable corrugated punnets designed for different cherry tomato …

Mitsubishi Chemical develops PFAS-free barrier coating for paper-based food packaging

    Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has developed a new coating technology that imparts gas barrier and oil-resistant properties to paper-based packaging, using its proprietary SoarnoL™ solution. The development is positioned as a PFAS-free alternative for food packaging applications, addressing growing regulatory concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).     The technology enables the …