Innovia Films and PureCycle develop recycled-content white BOPP film

      Innovia Films and PureCycle Technologies have successfully produced and evaluated a white cavitated biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film containing more than 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene, marking a development in the use of recycled content for flexible packaging applications.     The film was manufactured using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice recycled polypropylene resin …

KHS advances adhesive-based multipack solution for beverage packaging

        KHS is promoting its Nature MultiPack system, an adhesive-based secondary packaging solution that groups beverage cans and PET bottles without the use of shrink film, cardboard wraps or plastic rings.     The system uses a series of adhesive dots to bond individual containers into multipacks of four, six or eight …

L’Oréal launches global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign to promote refillable beauty packaging

      L’Oréal has launched the latest edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, expanding efforts to promote refillable packaging across its beauty, skincare, fragrance, makeup and haircare brands.     Timed to coincide with World Refill Day on 16 June, the initiative focuses on increasing consumer awareness and adoption of refill formats as part …

Siegwerk launches oxygen barrier white ink for film packaging

      Siegwerk has launched CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, a printable ink system that combines oxygen barrier performance and white ink opacity in a single layer for film-based packaging applications.     Announced from Siegburg, Germany, on 15 June 2026, the development is positioned within Siegwerk’s Barrier Inks category, where barrier functionality is integrated into …

GAIA BioMaterials secures European patent for PLA-free packaging film materials

        GAIA BioMaterials has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials, giving the company protection for a material platform aimed at biodegradable and compostable packaging film applications.     The patent, originally filed in 2020, covers compounds that do not rely on PLA for their properties. Instead, …

Al Bayader International to invest AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park

      National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually.     The development is designed to strengthen …

Türkiye to launch beverage packaging deposit return system from 1 July

    According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging.     The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …

Mother Dairy introduces India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch

          Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. has introduced India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi NCR, with rollout scheduled from 5 June 2026, coinciding with World Environment Day.     The company said the pouch is designed to degrade in soil after disposal. …

Metal Park launches Phase Two expansion for packaging metals at Make it in the Emirates 2026

        Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE.     The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …

DS Smith introduces fibre-based tray for transatlantic fruit shipments

      DS Smith, an International Paper company, has introduced a fibre-based Closed-Type Tray designed for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products from Greece to international markets. The packaging solution is intended for transatlantic supply chains where transit times can exceed 45 days.     The tray is designed …