The plans were revealed by minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg, who states that the recycling scheme will be managed by the not-for-profit Agrecovery Foundation and replace the current voluntary recycling schemes. It will require producers to contribute a small fee for products sold to support a free network of collection services and take-back sites.
Ahlstrom has launched two new grease-resistant food packaging papers, Grease-Gard PLUS and Grease-Gard PRO, strengthening its offering for the North American quick-service restaurant (QSR) and food service market.
The new papers are designed to address the growing demand for high-performance, paper-based food packaging solutions that combine grease resistance, converting performance and sustainability.
A new European initiative is aiming to tackle one of the packaging industry's most persistent recycling challenges: flexible plastic packaging.
Called InFACT (Infrastructure for the Flexible plastic pAckaging Circular Transition), the project brings together 16 partners from across the packaging value chain to develop and demonstrate a circular system capable of turning used flexible plastic packaging into new packaging materials. The project will run from 2026 to 2028.
LOUPE India is South Asia’s largest dedicated label, package printing, and converting event. Formerly known as Labelexpo, the show has broadened its scope to include flexible packaging (shrink sleeves and pouches), inline carton converting and smart-label innovations, while continuing to be the region’s hub for innovation in label technology.
In the latest phase of a collaboration that dates back to 2023, the brands are hoping to gain a better understanding of how milk packaging moves through the recycling system.
UV-tagged labels (printed by Saica Flex and using Sun Chemical’s food-safe fluorescent ink) are applied to Arla’s milk bottles at its Oakthorpe site. The labels facilitate real-time tracking of packaging through the system.
In the initial trial pressure-sensitive labels were used, but this time wrap-around labels were chosen in a bid to boost durability and coverage.
A trademark dispute between J.M. Smucker Co. and Trader Joe’s over the appearance of frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is moving forward after a U.S. federal judge rejected Trader Joe’s request to dismiss the case.
The lawsuit, filed by Smucker in 2025, centers on Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches, which Smucker alleges closely resemble its well-known Uncrustables products in both product design and packaging.
Sunscreen branding is getting a new performance-driven twist with Runblock, a new sunscreen brand created specifically for runners. Rather than relying on the clinical and pharmaceutical visual language commonly associated with sun protection, Runblock embraces the realities of running—heat, sweat and intense sunlight—to build a distinctive identity.
Islay Distillery reveals eye-catching new look for all its permanent whiskies.
In line with its commitment to continuously refreshing its catalog to reflect the latest trends, Bormioli Luigi's creative teams have developed two compact, elegant designs perfectly suited to today's lifestyles: Axis and Pocket.
Highlights include a packaging line combining automatic visual inspection, leak detection and labeling functionalities, an AI-empowered vision system for blister filling quality inspection, and an example of the company’s extensive cold chain monitoring capabilities.