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 …
Flint Group expands UV LED dual-curing flexo ink range with EkoCure XS shrink white inks
Flint Group has expanded its UV LED dual-curing flexographic ink portfolio with the introduction of EkoCure XS shrink white inks for shrink sleeve applications. The new EkoCure XS shrink whites are designed to provide flake-free performance across the EkoCure series, with formulations developed to maintain ink adhesion on shrink sleeves. According …
FIX launches Ramadan collection with new white chocolate knafeh bar
FIX Dessert Chocolatier has announced its Ramadan collection, introducing a new white chocolate version of its knafeh-inspired bar alongside the return of two seasonal flavours. The collection will be available exclusively on Careem from 18 February. The new product, “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It,” expands on the brand’s existing knafeh bar …
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Cosmo Films develops anti-fog BOPET lidding film with integrated peelable sealing performance
Cosmo Films has introduced a transparent BOPET lidding film that combines anti-fog functionality with sealable and peelable performance for refrigerated food packaging applications. The primary development lies in the integration of an anti-fog coating within a BOPET-based lidding structure while maintaining controlled peel strength and optical clarity. Condensation inside packs remains a common …
Sidel installs Britannia’s first aseptic PET line for Winkin Cow dairy beverages
Britannia Industries Limited has commissioned its first aseptic PET packaging line for its Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks portfolio, with the system supplied by Sidel. The line has been installed at Britannia’s greenfield dairy facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, India. Britannia entered the value-added dairy drinks segment in 2018 under the Winkin’ Cow …
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Alliance Films develops 67 nanolayer PPS film with 12.7 micron structure
Alliance Films, Wisconsin, has developed a 12.7-micron power pre-stretch (PPS) film using a 67-layer NanoLayer coextrusion structure in collaboration with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Cloeren. The film was produced on a 6-up SML SmartCast line equipped with Cloeren’s 67-layer NanoLayer feedblock, running at a line speed of 460 m/min. According …
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GAMA Group expands its range of products and accessories for flexographic printing
GAMA Group has expanded its portfolio of products and accessories for the flexographic printing sector, adding new equipment and systems aimed at supporting production operations in printing facilities. The expanded range of professional accessories includes plate washers and anilox washers, branded plate mounters, and storage systems for sleeves and …
Fortune Pack invests in Hontec 350 label printing machine to expand production capacity
Fortune Pack Labels Industry has invested in a Hontec-350 label printing machine, expanding its production capacity and technical capabilities. Founded in 2021, the company supplies label solutions to fast-moving consumer goods, logistics and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. The latest equipment purchase forms part of its ongoing …
Nilpeter appoints David Kitson as new Managing Director
February 2026 – Nilpeter has announced a planned leadership transition at Nilpeter Ltd, with David Kitson appointed managing director effective 1 February 2026. He succeeds Nick Hughes, who has led the UK organisation for more than three decades. Hughes joined Nilpeter in 1990 and has played a key role in establishing …
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