Elopak has started sourcing low-carbon aluminium made with renewable electricity in its European carton production, an important step to reduce the climate impact of its packaging materials. The low-carbon aluminium is now used in the company’s standard ambient cartons manufactured at plants in the Netherlands, Denmark and Ukraine.

GreenDot and osapiens have entered into a strategic partnership to bring to market the AI‑powered Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance solution for packaging that brand owners and producers across Europe have been waiting for.

Press release, June 9

On the occasion of the upcoming Luxe Pack Special Edition trade show, Nuon Medical has chosen to present, in addition to its flagship product lines, a selection of new concepts for hair, face, and body care. The combination of technologies and targeted application areas is based on trend analysis and consumer expectations.

These are presented as creative directions for brands, intended to initiate dialogue and spark the development of future projects and partnerships.

ZURICH, June 9, 2026 — Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has achieved RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification (EN15343) across a range of its flexible products manufactured at the company's UK production sites in Ardeer, Bromborough and Winsford.

SpotSee, a global leader in condition monitoring and supply chain visibility solutions, today announced the launch of three new QR-enabled indicators: FreezeSafe™ QR, TiltWatch® XTR QR and ShockWatch® Label QR. These additions expand SpotSee’s growing portfolio of connected, single-use sensors that transform physical events in the supply chain into real-time digital data from the edge.

 

The packaging industry is facing unprecedented pressure to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining the performance required to protect products throughout their lifecycle. As brands seek alternatives to traditional plastic packaging and governments introduce stricter sustainability regulations, bio-based barrier coatings are emerging as one of the most promising innovations in sustainable packaging.

The physical package has become one of the most powerful and most underestimated touchpoints in the customer journey since products are increasingly discovered online and delivered to doorsteps. It is the first time a customer gets to touch your brand. And what they feel in that moment can determine whether they ever buy from you again.

This blog explores the research-backed relationship between packaging and customer retention, and what brands can do to turn a cardboard box into a loyalty engine.