PureNil™ 0 was first introduced publicly in October 2025 and is now commercially available following successful validation and production readiness. After progressing through SmartSolve’s stage-gate R&D process and meeting all required verification points, PureNil™ 0 is officially established as a new product offering and entered ramp production as of January 8, 2026. 

Why flexibility, sustainability and automation are so important to the future of the food and beverage industries

Political crises, economic instability, lack of specialist workers and an increasing number of regulatory requirements: the beverage and packaging industries are facing massive upheaval. KHS supports its customers worldwide with a holistic line strategy that gives them maximum flexibility, reliability, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Xaar has launched the latest version of its Versatex printbar at interpack 2026, bringing high-definition black 1D and 2D variable data printing to existing analogue label presses and finishing lines. The Versatex Black is designed for traceability-driven markets, giving label converters the reliability, clarity and high-speed needed to add production-ready codes and variable data to existing analogue presses without disrupting established workflows. 

Agreement expands opportunities for North American companies and establishes North American Pavilion at interpack 2029

interpack, the leading international trade fair for processing and packaging, and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during interpack 2026, marking a new step in strengthening collaboration between the global and North American packaging industries.

Italian machinery specialist unveils mono-material packaging solution at Fruit Logistica that eliminates metal clips

Sorma Group unveiled its new net packaging innovation at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, a new system that it has said ”combines sustainability, durability, recyclability, and operational efficiency in a single solution”.

Sorma Clipless is packaging made entirely of plastic mono-material, eliminating the need for metal clippings and offering greater durability when compared with the more expensive and heavier plastic alternatives currently available.