In a surprise move that could have industrywide repercussions, worries about a naphtha shortage due to the Iran war and a possible impact on ink production have led food manufacturer Calbee to switch to black-and-white packaging for some of its snacks.
“Calbee … will temporarily revise packaging specifications for certain products in response to supply instability affecting certain raw materials amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East,” Calbee said Tuesday.

Schreiner Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its production site in China, marking a decade of continuous growth and strategic expansion in one o

Making visible what was previously invisible. Detecting dangerous defects and foreign objects even in places where it was previously impossible. Making competent decisions about what is good or bad. And rejecting only what really needs to be removed: With HEUFT's deep learning AI for in-depth analysis of X-ray and camera images, there’s now simply more to be gained when it comes to deeper consumer and brand protection while sustainably reducing packaging and food waste! The new capabilities will be presented at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf.

UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have joined forces to develop two validated paper-based packaging concepts for brands navigating the EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and heat sealability over a wide sealing window.

Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards — including folding boxboards, foodservice boards and white kraftliners , has e