In a market where visual appeal and sustainability drive consumer choices, Lacerta Group has introduced an innovation that turns conventional packaging on its head quite literally. The company’s newly launched Seal N’ Flip™ packaging reimagines how prepared foods are presented and protected, offering food retailers and brands a fresh opportunity to stand out while cutting costs and reducing environmental impact.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) continues to be a game-changer in the food packaging industry, and in 2025, its role has expanded beyond shelf-life extension to meet consumer demand for sustainability, freshness, and clean-label packaging. As global food systems evolve and e-commerce food delivery scales, MAP technology is undergoing rapid innovation. Here’s a look at what’s new, what’s next, and why it matters.

Packaging Insights speaks to Paptic about how the company delivers fiber-based alternatives for sanitary product packaging, as brands increasingly explore ways to improve the product and design process of sanitary pad packaging to increase its eco-friendliness.

Nestlé R&D has announced a partnership with IBM Research to develop tools that use artificial intelligence and deep tech to create new innovations. As part of this collaboration, the companies have developed a generative AI tool that can identify novel high-barrier packaging materials.

Manufacturers can now achieve 24/7 operational intelligence and predictive maintenance without additional IT staff through this AI-powered IIoT integration.
 

Norwalt, a specialist in custom-built automation and line integration machinery for complex manufacturing applications, announces its strategic partnership with ei3, a global leader in industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Together, the companies have launched Norwalt Nexus, a powerful, AI-driven digital platform designed to transform conventional manufacturing equipment into intelligent, proactive systems.

Bigger, more international and more motivating than ever: in December 2025, the interpack alliance trade fair duo will be inviting visitors to a very special edition in Cairo. With the tenth anniversary of Food Africa, growing international participation and diverse business impulses, the event together with a strong pacprocess MEA promises to be a real highlight in the international trade fair calendar.

BMT, a strategic technology partner for packaging, will exhibit state-of-the-art innovations BLOWSCAN and THERMOSCAN, proven to help manufacturers improve PET bottle performance, reduce waste and accelerate development cycles.

At drinktec 2025, BMT (Blow Moulding Technologies), will showcase its cutting-edge hardware innovations, alongside its materials characterisation and simulation services for the global packaging industry.