The trials were held to determine whether non-wood fibres can run on existing industry equipment. Z1RO says trays offer a starting point for protective and presentation packaging in cosmetics, consumer electronics and premium gifting, while coffee lids provide opportunities in everyday foodservice packaging.

Company founder Alexander Sobolenko states that Z1RO aims to make locally available biomass a valuable resource for packaging, giving brands more choice in materials and design. Michael Seeboeck, product manager at Kiefel, adds:

The mascara comes with an ultra-fine brush designed for precise definition, providing a controlled lift, length, and separation.

hening Mascara comes in a sleek, weighty silver aluminum tube with a cigarette-like silhouette.

This is paired with an ultra-fine brush designed for precise definition to reach the base of the lashes and catch even the smallest hairs for controlled lift, length, and separation.

The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 has emerged as an important platform for Indian rice exporters and packaging companies to connect with new buyers, strengthen existing business relationships and explore opportunities in domestic and international markets.

Held in New Delhi from October 23 to 25, the conference brought together rice millers, exporters, packaging suppliers and international buyers, facilitating business networking and discussions across the rice supply chain.

Strategic collaboration combines low-carbon polyethylene, packaging innovation and carbon footprint transparency to help brands reduce value-chain emissions without compromising packaging performance.

UPM’s Specialty Materials business has teamed up with Siegwerk and Uteco to develop a secondary paper packaging material that is moisture- and grease-resistant.

UPM provides the barrier base paper, which is coated with Siegwerk’s Cirkit Bar Seal coating applied using Uteco’s high-definition advanced flexo technology.

Siegwerk’s Cirkit coatings have been developed to replace plastic films.

Samples were shown at this week’s Pack Expo show in Chicago. The paper can be heat sealed and is recyclable through standard recycling streams.

Flexible packaging manufacturer ProAmpac has launched its ProActive Intelligence Shelf Protect (SP) Series, a new packaging technology designed to reduce microbial growth, extend product shelf life and minimise food spoilage.

Developed for selected meat, seafood and dairy applications, the technology incorporates patented biotechnology directly into food-contact packaging films to help preserve product quality during storage and distribution.