Twinings rolls out accessible QR codes in packaging refresh

Grania Jain
July
04
/ 2026
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Twinings is set to become the first tea brand to introduce accessible QR (AQR) codes at scale, marking a significant step forward for inclusive packaging in the UK grocery sector.

The move forms part of a wider packaging refresh designed to make the brand’s products easier to navigate for blind and partially sighted consumers — a group for whom standard on‑pack information is often difficult or impossible to read.

Pregis Opens Customer Experience Centers in Atlanta and Los Angeles, Creating More Access to Customers Nationwide

Vasu Goyal
July
03
/ 2026
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Pregis®, a global supplier of protective packaging, mailing and bagging solutions and flexible packaging, has opened two Customer Experience Centers in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Inspired by the Pregis Innovation Headquarters (IQ) located in Aurora, Ill., the new Customer Experience Centers extend the company's hallmark consultative approach by providing more convenient access to regional customers seeking Pregis professionals and solutions.

Polytag and MCC Global IML partner to grow packaging traceability capabilities through in-mould labelling

Grania Jain
July
03
/ 2026
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Polytag, the UK’s leading data capture and marketing platform enabling the circular economy, has announced a partnership with global leader in premium label solutions, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC). The partnership allows brands to incorporate Polytag's innovative UV tag technology directly into in-mould labelled (IML) packaging for the first time, helping brands unlock valuable consumer recycling data while supporting future advanced sorting capabilities within recycling infrastructure.

Kyle Chapman elected Barry-Wehmiller Chairman of the Board

Bhaskar Ch
July
02
/ 2026
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Position deepens $4B organization's commitment to demonstrating how human and economic vibrancy work in harmony

ST. LOUIS — June 29, 2026 — Barry-Wehmiller, the privately held, 141-year-old, $4 billion global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, today announced that Kyle Chapman has been elected Chairman of the Board. In this role, Kyle succeeds his late father, Bob Chapman, who led the company for five decades.

EPR Changes Cost Equation For UK's Temperature-Controlled Packaging

Bhaskar Ch
July
02
/ 2026
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Businesses using temperature-controlled packaging may need to rethink long-established packaging choices as the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations begin to change the commercial cost of different cooling materials, according to Hydropac.

 

The updated EPR framework is widening the number of businesses captured by the regulations.

Amcor names Scott Fallon President of Flexibles North America to lead next chapter of growth

Bhaskar Ch
July
02
/ 2026
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Leadership appointment brings diverse experience, customer focus to build on AFNA’s legacy of innovation and transformation

DEERFIELD, Illinois, July 1, 2026 — Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Scott Fallon as President, Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), effective today. Fallon succeeds Larry Weber, who is retiring after more than 33 years with the company.

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