Cafs across New South Wales will no longer be forced to serve dine-in customers with ceramic mugs or glassware, and participation in reusable cup schemes will remain entirely voluntary, the state government announced today.The two major concessions to the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0 framework follow intense pushback from caf owners and small business advocates, who voiced deep concerns about the financi
A review published on October 8, 2026, in the journal Agricultural Products Processing and Storage examines in-situ packaging technologies designed to reduce postharvest losses in fruit and vegetables. More than one-third of global fruit and vegetable supplies are lost or wasted annually across the supply chain.Unlike conventional packaging, in-situ packaging forms protective layers directly on pr
A practical alternative that fits existing carton packaging systems without adding complexity.Addressing limited options in established carton packaging systemsIn many carton packaging environments, manufacturers have often had to rely on a very limited set of closure system options. The 27 H-PAK addresses this challenge by offering a reliable alternative that fits into existing production s
The feedback process will remain open until 13 January 2027.The European Commission is launching an open public consultation today (21 Oct) to gather views and evidence on the role of bio-based plastics in packaging policy. The consultation will remain open until 13 January 2027. The consultation is part of the review under Article 8 of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR
The launch of Gecko CyclOne underlines hubergroups ongoing commitment to recyclable packaging solutions.hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding its portfolio with Gecko CyclOne, a new nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) liquid ink system for frontal, reverse, and lamination printing.The ink range is based on a proprietary polyurethane technology and helps printers meet the requirements of modern, recycl
The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative is known for its commitment to responsible production. It has now taken a significant step forward by transitioning its Agri-thique labelled range to Sonocos GreenCan, a paper-based packaging solution that supports circularity.Along the windswept Atlantic coast of France, tradition runs deep. For generations, salt workers have carefully harvested sea salt by ha
Analyze, formulate, create: three simple steps behind an entirely new concept designed to produce a fully personalized hydrogel mask. With the SKIN FACTORY, Nuon Medical turns skin data into a bespoke, on-demand skincare treatment.Drawing on its technological expertise in the beauty industry, Nuon Medical is taking the consumer experience one step further with a truly personalized solution. Compac
HERMA is believed to be the first company to receive certificates for PP and PE self-adhesive materials that confirm the wash-off function for rigid PP packaging in cold-water washing.The demanding PP recycling process thus enables cleaner recyclates, as labels along with any interfering printing ink are reliably removed.The range of HERMA self-adhesive materials certified by cyclos-HTP comprise
New Delhi, 27th October 2026: Jindal (India) Limited, part of the BC Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in the country, has announced the successful commissioning of its revamped Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL-5) at its Ranihati facility in West Bengal, following an investment of INR 50 crore. The revamp has increased the line's production capacity by 51
European consumer study highlights the importance of freshness, easy opening, mess-free serving and modern packaging formats in shaping wet pet food purchasing decisions.Amcor has released new European consumer research examining the purchasing habits and packaging preferences of wet pet food buyers. The study surveyed 2,457 consumers across France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kin
lOUPE India is South Asias largest dedicated label, package printing, and converting event. Formerly known as Labelexpo, the show has broadened its scope to include flexible packaging (shrink sleeves and pouches), inline carton converting and smart-label innovations, while continuing to be the regions hub for innovation in label technology.Visitors can explore cutting-edge solutions, from inl
Inclusive Design in Packaging: Why Easy-to-Open, Easy-to-Read Packs WinMeta description: Inclusive design in packaging helps older and disabled shoppers open, read and use products. See the evidence, a real case study and practical steps.Before a product can impress anyone, it has to be opened. In a Design Age Institute survey of 2,000 people aged 55 to 104, more than 60% said opening packaging is
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