Dubbed Deluxe, the new 50 ml refill jar developed by Lumson is made from post-consumer recycled glass (PCR) . Its plastic plate, cover, and rechargeable inner cup are made from ReKrill Uva, a TÜV-certified biodegradable bioplastic [1].

In addition, an integrated NFC chip gives consumers access to a dedicated brand platform designed to support loyalty programs, encourage packaging reuse or recycling, and foster other forms of consumer engagement.

As Australian brands face increasing pressure to reduce waste and prepare for tighter packaging regulations, access to reliable data is emerging as a key enabler of meaningful change. Yet, for many businesses, capturing and managing packaging data at scale remains a complex task.

Phantm has set out to tackle this challenge with the launch of Phantm AI, an image-based technology that converts packaging visuals and documents into structured, usable data – giving FMCG companies a fast, accessible way to identify cost and waste reduction opportunities.

Johnson’s Baby, the baby care brand, has announced a major brand transformation with the launch of its upgraded product range, featuring advanced skin-science-based formulations, refreshed branding, and sustainable packaging — designed to be “Better for Baby, Better for Mum, and Better for the Planet.”

(Cambridge, UK, 12th November 2025) Hybrid Software Helix (formerly Global Graphics Software) has launched SmartRIP™, an innovative industrial inkjet RIP (raster image processor) for OEMs and integrators. SmartRIP is the world’s first GPU-native RIP, delivering exceptional performance and scalability for a wide range of industrial printing applications. It offers a streamlined feature set and optimized pricing designed specifically for the broader industrial print market rather than high-end digital presses for label and packaging applications.

Highlights include precision denesting module, combination plunger rod placement/labelling system, and inspection & leak detection for various batch sizes and quality control requirements.

To ease this environmental burden, industry has worked to adopt renewable biopolymers in place of traditional plastics. However, developers of sustainable packaging have faced hurdles in blocking out moisture and oxygen, a barrier critical for protecting food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive electronics.

Founded in 1981 by former college football national champion and Arkansas Razorbacks legend Jerry Lamb, Lamb & Associates Packaging is the largest independently‑owned corrugated sheet plant in the state of Arkansas, headquartered in Maumelle with an additional facility in Springdale.

The plant in Gujarat has an initial annual production capacity of up to 4 billion aseptic carton packs, meeting the highest environmental standards while creating more than 300 local jobs.

SIG, headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and a global leader in aseptic packaging and filling solutions, announces the grand opening of its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in India. This Euro 90-million investment, completed in just 20 months in Ahmedabad, marks a major milestone for SIG.