FSSAI said pan masala and gutka sachets should be free from plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, poly vinyl chloride and other plastic materials or any other synthetic polymers or laminates.To prohibit the use of plastic and multilayer packaging materials used in pan masala and gutka packets, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed rules. In a draft
Dow and RDM Group have partnered to introduce an innovative fibre-based food packaging solution, Multiboard CirculaRR, marking a significant advancement in sustainable and circular packaging for the food industry. Designed specifically for food-contact applications, the solution is suitable for a wide range of uses, including frozen foods such as fish, cakes, fruit trays, and dry pet food packagin
Papyrus Australia on track to transition to commercialisation.Australian Stock Exchange listed company Papyrus Australia Limited has developed a proprietary technology that converts banana plantation waste into a refined pulp intended to be used to produce a broad range of sustainable paper, board, and moulded packaging application products.The patent pending technology, converts the plantation wa
With its innovative acrylic-free ink formulation for water-based flexo printing, Siegwerk establishes a new approach for sustainable ink design. Measurable sustainability benefits combined with high performance position UniLEAF as a future-ready solution for stakeholders across the packaging value chain.Siegburg, Germany, April 16, 2026. Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing i
Live talks, analysis and industry insights: With interpack TV Live, interpack 2026 is bringing the exhibition action straight into the studio once again both on-site and online. The programme provides insights into trends, innovations and key topics within the global processing and packaging industry.Following its successful launch in 2023, interpack TV Live will continue and be expanded. In coop
Europes packaging industry stands at a turning point. With rising climate urgency, evolving consumer expectations, and the introduction of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), circularity is no longer an ambition it is a requirement. At Interpack 2026, TotalEnergies Corbion will highlight how Luminy PLA is already enabling circular packaging solutions with high performance acro
A major step toward 90% paper content in SIG aseptic cartons by 2030SIG has entered a strategic partnership with PulPac, the global leader in Dry Molded Fiber technology, to jointly develop and scale the next generation of paper-based closures for aseptic cartons. This innovation aims to match the performance and convenience of traditional plastic closures while significantly reducing plastic use.
ProPak Shenzhen 2026 will leverage the strong industry resources of Hotelex Shanghai and HNC Shanghai to tap into the growing demand for processing and packaging solutions driven by the catering and health food sectors.The exhibition will bring together leading brands across processing and packaging machinery, packaging materials and labels, smart equipment, and logistics solutions. It will serve
There is a cardboard box sitting somewhere near you right now. Maybe it held your last online order, your breakfast cereal, or a shipment of electronics. It is easy to overlook. It is also one of the most sophisticated material innovations in modern commerce, and its story is only getting more interesting.Fiber-based packaging, which includes corrugated cardboard, molded pulp, paperboard cartons,