SÜDPACK Planova®: Bio-based PLA film for fresh herbs and cut flowers

 

Whether fresh cut flowers, potted herbs, or cut herbs, horticultural products need to be both optimally protected and attractively presented at the point of sale. With Planova®, SÜDPACK offers a bio-based, biodegradable PLA film solution that is highly transparent, breathable, and dimensionally stable. It is particularly well suited to producing tapered packaging known as conical sleeves.

 

Neutrogena has unveiled its new global brand mission, "Break the Rules," a campaign designed to encourage consumers to move beyond beauty myths and social media trends by embracing dermatologist-backed, science-driven skincare solutions. The initiative reinforces the brand's commitment to making clinically proven skincare more accessible, understandable, and effective for consumers.

Spanish label and packaging specialist Lappí Labels & Flexible Packaging has expanded its presence in the flexible packaging market through the acquisition of Alempack, a Portuguese converter based in Elvas. The move strengthens Lappí's manufacturing capabilities and reinforces its strategy of becoming a leading industrial group for labels and flexible packaging across the Iberian Peninsula. 

HERMA has expanded its self-adhesive materials portfolio with the launch of Essential Line, a new range of paper and film label materials designed to provide label converters with a more economical solution for high-volume, price-sensitive applications. The portfolio focuses on delivering the essential performance characteristics required for everyday labeling while eliminating additional features that may not be necessary for specific end uses. 

New capability aims to help food and beverage businesses prepare packaging declarations before PPWR requirements take effect in August 2026.

Specright has launched an automated reporting tool to help food and beverage companies produce packaging Declarations of Conformity before the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026.

From that date, manufacturers must draw up an EU Declaration of Conformity before placing packaging on the market and make the supporting documentation available to national authorities on request.

  • Nemera’s pen injector platform verified with SCHOTT Pharma’s cartriQ® 3 mL ready-to-use glass cartridge system
  • Compatibility testing confirms seamless and reliable integration of delivery device and primary packaging, ensuring optimal device performance and patient safety
  • Partnership supports growing demand for patient-centric injectable therapies in homecare settings

Lyon, France, July 2026 – To support the industry shift from hospital to homecare and a more convenient drug administration for patients, Nemera, a world-leading provider of drug delivery devic

Harmonic sport closure combines consumer convenience, visible tamper evidence and customizable shelf appeal in a streamlined, liner-free design.

Crystal Lake, IL – Aptar Closures, an industry leader in dispensing solutions for over 50 years, now offers Harmonic, a new liner-less flip-top sport cap for hot-fill beverage applications. The closure helps beverage brands improve the consumer experience while reinforcing product security in a modern, customizable design.