A two-day flexographic printing symposium hosted by Follmann at its Technology and Knowledge Center in Minden, Germany, has demonstrated that hig

DS Smith and Absolut Vodka have introduced a brown box packaging solution to protect the brand’s flavoured vodka and wider spirits product range.

The new packaging solution is comprised of 100% recyclable fibre-based corrugated cardboard material and is designed to provide robust protection for Absolut Vodka deliveries during transit to customers in stores and outlets, or direct to consumers, worldwide.

Toyo Ink Europe N.V., the European-based energy-curing inks division of Japan’s artience Group, has rolled out a complete lineup of ultraviolet (UV) curable inks that meet strict migration limits as mandated under the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Over the past year, the company’s GIO-compliant ink portfolio of UV and UV/LED flexographic inks and UV offset inks has been tested through and through to deliver food-safe, low-migration and regulation-ready inks, without compromising on print quality, productivity, or substrate versatility.

Parkside, the leading flexible packaging manufacturer, has announced three new materials have been added to its accredited compostable flexible packaging range to help break through barriers commonly associated with compostable films.

Hunter Luxury has launched the Regency Collection, which the company said is a concept collection that explores how cultural moments can be translated into luxury packaging and accessories in a way that is subtle, elevated, and brand-safe. Designed as a creative springboard rather than a licensed product, it shows how influence can be interpreted without ever being literal.

Nutella is releasing a limited-edition “Good Morning” collection, with four new label designs featuring illustrations by Australian artist Dave Homer, depicting morning scenes across Australia and New Zealand.

Swedish packaging technology, Meadow, has launched Meadow Kapsul SleeveLock, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products. The dispenser is designed specifically for hotel groups, salons, spas and businesses across the wider hospitality sector. Built on Meadow’s Meadow Kapsul technology, the system can be refilled directly in the room in 22 seconds and is aligned with incoming EU and US single-use plastic regulations. Meadow is now in active conversations with hotel groups and expects pilot programmes to happen in 2026.