As a premium brand, Riedel Glas relies on packaging that reflects the quality, craftsmanship and design of its glassware.

With Mondi as its long-standing partner, packaging becomes more than protection – it turns into a brand experience that supports premium presentation at the point of sale.

Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products (TVOP) is partnering with Sidel to equip its new factory with state-of-the-art complete edible oil lines for now and for the future. As the first company worldwide to apply the breakthrough EvoBLOW Laser technology to edible oil, TVOP is at the forefront of sustainable, efficient and next-generation edible oil production. The Laser-based technology will join other innovative technologies from Sidel as part of this partnership, including CoboREEL, EvoFilm Stretch, and Sidel’s newest digital solutions including the full Evo-ON suite.

Nissha, under its ecosense portfolio, has developed an advanced packaging technology known as Pulp-Injection, a next-generation solution designed to replace conventional plastic packaging with high-performance, fibre-based alternatives. Built using natural materials such as pulp, starch, and water, this innovation combines sustainability with the precision and functionality of plastic injection molding.

With the addition of CITEO, EXPRA says it now brings together organisations representing around 73% of the population of the European Union, aiming to strengthen a strong, coordinated non-profit EPR model at the European level. CITEO is approved by the French authorities to manage the reduction, reuse and recycling of household packaging and graphic papers placed on the French market under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.

Five afternoon sessions. Five themes. Real debate, sharp insights, expert perspectives.
Taghleef Industries (Ti), a global producer of high-performance film solutions for packaging, labels, and graphic arts, will host Ti Talks at its booth during Interpack 2026, a brand-new on-booth program designed to inform, inspire, and connect, built around two distinct session formats.

Packaging is no longer just about protecting a product. Today, it is becoming smart, digital, and interactive. With the rise of technology, brands are turning ordinary packaging into a tool for communication, tracking, and engagement.

This new approach is called smart and connected packaging.

What is smart & connected packaging?

Smart packaging uses technologies like:

As the packaging industry evolves, the shift from traditional packaging to smart and connected solutions is becoming more visible. Here’s a simple comparison to understand how they differ:

Feature                                            Traditional Packaging                                           Smart & Connected Packaging

Virospack has once again raised the bar for luxury skincare packaging with the introduction of its Syringe Style Push Button Dropper a sleek, high-precision delivery system designed to echo the clinical elegance of cosmeceutical treatments, minus the needles.

Blending functionality with finesse, the dropper brings the precision of a syringe to the skincare routine, offering controlled, hygienic application for serums, boosters, and targeted treatments. It’s a nod to the aesthetic of in-clinic procedures like Botox, while remaining accessible and user-friendly for daily consumers.