The 16th Pharma Packaging & Labeling Innovation Forum 2026 is an exclusive, invitation-only platform that brings together senior packaging professionals from the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Each year, it enables participants to build strong business relationships while sharing best practices and insights on the latest industry challenges.
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is participating in the European MULTIPLY project, an initiative launched in June 2025 that seeks to transform industry through the use of microalgae. Funded by the Horizon Europe programme, the project brings together 17 strategic partners to develop and scale up ten biological solutions for five key sectors, thereby accelerating the arrival of these sustainable ingredients on the mass market.
The 2026 Packaging Report from Bain’s finds that while sustainability marketing has toned down across the sector, investment in sustainability continues to accelerate.
However, non-profit company Canopy states there is an overlooked risk with the potential for deforestation as demand for paper packaging rises.
Nick Stewart, strategic lead, packaging producers, Canopy, said: “Bain’s 2026 Packaging Report underscores a clear market signal: sustainability is no longer a nice to have, it’s a business advantage.
Loading and unloading trucks and containers with pallets has never been as easy as it is today. Thanks to a variety of optimizations and innovative features, the latest generation of the autonomous TRAPO Loading System now offers even more performance, time savings, safety, ease of use, flexibility and usable space in the loading zone.
• Mondi's premium semi-chemical fluting solutions are designed to perform reliably in challenging conditions, from long-distance transport to cold storage and high-humidity environments.
• Made from 100% or predominantly fresh fibres, ProVantage Powerflute®, Frescoflute and Aquaflute deliver high strength, dimensional stability and humidity resistance to protect goods across complex supply chains.
New vial labelers enable 10-minute, fully automated changeovers, maximizing uptime, reducing human error, and boosting overall equipment efficiency.
IL Group, a specialist in multifunctional labeling solutions for the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors, has announced the launch of the SMCL (Single Minute Changeover Labeler) Series Automatic Labelers, a unified product family designed to deliver lean efficiency, rapid changeovers, and fully automated vial labeling for demanding, multi-SKU production environments.
PolyCine at INTERPHEX, BOOTH NO 1144, the leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology event that fuses industry innovation with expert-led conference. Taking place at the Javits Center NYC on April 21-23, 2026, INTERPHEX offers an expansive exhibition floor showcasing cutting-edge products and services from industry leaders.
These innovations highlight the significant progress being made in adopting paperbased solutions, driven by both functionality and sustainability.
Alter Eco's paper-based pack reduces weight and improves recyclability for chocolate range
