In today’s fast-changing packaging industry, every innovation is judged not just by how well it performs but also by how it supports sustainability, efficiency, and compliance. One such innovation that is rapidly gaining momentum is laser coding a technology that is now replacing traditional labels across multiple sectors.

What started as a niche solution for high-value products is now becoming a mainstream alternative to labels and ink-based coding systems, offering brand owners a smarter, cleaner, and more eco-friendly way to mark their packaging.

At FachPack 2025 in Nürnberg, Korozo Group, a global leader in flexible packaging, is making a bold statement: the future of packaging is sustainable, recyclable, and circular. Exhibiting in Hall 4, Stand 343, the company is unveiling a portfolio of solutions designed to meet today’s most pressing food packaging demands while keeping tomorrow’s sustainability goals firmly in sight.

From thermoforming and film extrusion to recycling and advanced coating processes, vacuum technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing both quality and efficiency in plastics production. Recognized globally for its expertise in this field, Edwards Vacuum is set to showcase a range of innovative solutions at the upcoming K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf (October 8–15, 2025), where visitors can explore these technologies first-hand at Stand I31, Hall 11.

"We couldn't be more excited to launch this innovative specialty paper for food service customers," said Wade Kemnitz, BiOrigin Specialty Products' President and Chief Executive Officer. "The new food-safe formula greatly improves converting efficiency by eliminating the paper curling and cracking issues that occurs with other OGR solutions on the market today."

JBT Marel, a leading global technology solutions provider to the food and beverage industry, today launched its patented Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort, the perfect optimization of static processing and agitation providing flexible preservation solutions across a wider range of packaging formats. 

In a move set to reshape the future of sustainable packaging, ProAmpac has announced a strategic partnership with Western Michigan University (WMU), one of North America’s premier institutions in fiber technologies and recycling research. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of fiber-based packaging solutions that are not only recyclable and compostable but also commercially viable at scale.

In a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found a way to turn plastic waste into the widely used painkiller paracetamol and the results could change the face of pharmaceutical manufacturing and plastic recycling forever.

In a major leap forward for label management in regulated industries, Verista has introduced LABELQ, an advanced print and inspection reconciliation system designed to streamline and secure labeling operations for pharmaceutical, medical device, and contract manufacturers.

Developed with a sharp focus on precision, speed, and compliance, LABELQ integrates printing, inspection, and accountability into a single unified platform dramatically improving operational efficiency for small and medium batch production environments.