Belgium has become the first country in Europe to launch a large-scale trial aimed at recycling crisp packets and other snack packaging into new food-grade packaging, recycling organisation Fost Plus said on Thursday.

The project uses an invisible watermark printed on plastic packaging. The code, similar to a QR code, allows sorting machines to identify and separate food packaging from other plastic waste.

Packaging is no longer just a protective layer for products

The high-level talks allowed both sides to deepen environmental engagement and coordinate positions ahead of crucial global summits.

The EU and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on key global environmental challenges on Tuesday (23 June), ahead of major international meetings later this year.

Blue Ocean Closures launches Paper-Plug, an integrated fibre-based screw closure system designed to enhance functionality in carton and corrugated packaging.

Blue Ocean Closures is expanding the boundaries of fibre-based packaging functionality with the launch of its new Paper-Plug range, an integrated opening and dispensing system designed to be embedded directly into carton and corrugated board structures.

Yangi has commissioned its serial Cellera® machine platform at the production site of a European converter, marking its deployment in a commercial manufacturing environment and a key step in the industrialization of its dry forming technology.

During operation under industrial production conditions, Cellera demonstrated robust performance, including continuous operation, high uptime, fast production cycles, and repeatable product quality, based on operational feedback from the customer site. Dry-formed products are expected to enter the market this year.

Burgopak has been selected to design and manufacture new packaging for Map My Mole’s Image Capture Kit. The kit includes a clinical dermoscope, which is a magnifying lens attachment for smartphones. The lens allows users to capture medical quality images of their moles at home, which are then assessed by a consultant dermatologist.

The brief from Map My Mole was to design a pack that provides coherence to the content - a clear arrangement of the lens, sachets and instructions. The lens also needed to be secured and protected.

Experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk project that 351 million items will be purchased during Amazon Prime Day 2026, up from 300 million last year.

The prediction is based on a 17% compound annual growth rate derived from Prime Day sales data stretching back to 2018.

Football Australia is excited to announce a new two-year partnership with Coca-Cola, which will see the global brand join as the Official Supplier of Australia’s senior national teams – the CommBank Socceroos and CommBank Matildas.

The partnership will see Coca-Cola align with both national teams across key international windows, including the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, leveraging the power and reach of football’s biggest global stages.

Pukka, the nation’s number one pie brand, has relaunched its popular chilled handheld range with bold, colourful new packaging that’s designed to drive stronger standout in fixture, while improving shopability through clearer flavour cues and easier navigation.

Rolling out from April, the new packaging comes alongside a more considered range, making it easier for shoppers to find the products they know and love, while still offering plenty of choice across a variety of recipes.