The new transport box has been designed to protect Hallstein’s glass bottle consignments during transportation to e-commerce customers, and comprised of corrugated cardboard, they are intended to replace the brand’s previous packaging solution, which was dependant on Polyethylene, a closed cell foam, also referred to as a PE foam for inlay and inserts.
Dr Jessie Sutherland, of HMRI’s Women’s Health program, has been awarded a $1 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant through the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Emerging evidence highlights the pressing issue of plastic toxicants, bisphenols — specifically BPA, BPS, and BPF— used in food and beverage packaging and their transfer into our food and drinks, which poses significant health risks, particularly for egg quality and female fertility.
The Evolution of Resealable Packaging
Resealable packaging has evolved from a convenience feature into a strategic packaging solution that enhances product freshness, reduces food waste, and improves the consumer experience. Today, it plays a critical role across food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce. This blog explores how resealable packaging has evolved over time, the materials and technologies behind it, and where it is most effectively used today.
In a bold stride toward redefining sustainable labelling in the packaging world, Ravenwood Packaging has unveiled its latest innovation: the Nobac 40B, a revolutionary linerless bottle labelling machine that extends their acclaimed Nobac 40 range into fresh, cylindrical territory.
Purpose-built for bottles, the Nobac 40B is not just a new machine it’s a gateway to greener, smarter labelling. Designed as an airless, entry-level linerless applicator, this system brings Ravenwood’s celebrated linerless technology to industries such as beverages, personal care, and household products.
There are two punnet sizes and the product will be ready for market testing starting from January 2026. Metsä Spring's Muoto Product Manager Tarja Heikkilä therefore welcomes actors in the packaging industry to test and develop a new product that has reached the pre-commercial stage.
She recalls that the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will change the packaging industry in the future.
Mondelēz said the eliminated material is equivalent to the weight of approximately 428 passenger vehicles, assuming an average of 1.3 metric tons per vehicle, or roughly 93 elephants weighing six metric tons each. The reduction also equals the combined weight of around 12.8 million standard Paleta Payaso units. The company emphasized that the redesign was implemented without altering the product’s size, taste, or visual identity, a factor it considers essential to maintaining consumer trust and brand equity.
Smurfit Westrock is redefining the way beverage multipacks are bundled with the launch of EnduraGrip®, a versatile, paperboard-based bottle handle carrier designed to eliminate traditional plastic clips and elevate both performance and sustainability in packaging. smurfitwestrock.com
Innovative and recyclable packaging
Tap Tubes LLC, an Alaska-based company, is redefining cannabis packaging by launching an innovative solution focused on environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. The company’s product line, which includes the biodegradable Tap Tubes and a custom-engineered automatic labeling machine, aims to disrupt wasteful practices and support a circular economy in the cannabis industry.
