HERMA has achieved a significant milestone in recycling-friendly labelling by obtaining independent certification for seven self-adhesive label materials that can be completely removed from rigid polypropylene (PP) packaging during cold-water washing. The development is expected to support the production of cleaner recycled plastics and improve the recyclability of PP packaging.
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.
Across four unmissable days, Australia's largest processing and packaging expo, APPEX 2027 will take over all 20 bays of the MCEC, creating a massive 30,000m² showcase of the latest technology, innovation, expertise and ideas shaping the future of the processing and packaging industry.
Step onto the show floor and see it all in action. From live equipment demos and the latest technology to expert insights and hands-on experiences, APPEX 2027 is the place to explore solutions from hundreds of exhibitors, all under one roof.
Indian dairy machinery, processing and packaging manufacturers are set to explore new business opportunities in Russia following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITE Group and NDDB Dairy Services. The partnership aims to connect Indian suppliers with Russian dairy processors and buyers, creating a structured pathway for Indian companies to expand their international presence.
The trials were held to determine whether non-wood fibres can run on existing industry equipment. Z1RO says trays offer a starting point for protective and presentation packaging in cosmetics, consumer electronics and premium gifting, while coffee lids provide opportunities in everyday foodservice packaging.
Company founder Alexander Sobolenko states that Z1RO aims to make locally available biomass a valuable resource for packaging, giving brands more choice in materials and design. Michael Seeboeck, product manager at Kiefel, adds:
The mascara comes with an ultra-fine brush designed for precise definition, providing a controlled lift, length, and separation.
hening Mascara comes in a sleek, weighty silver aluminum tube with a cigarette-like silhouette.
This is paired with an ultra-fine brush designed for precise definition to reach the base of the lashes and catch even the smallest hairs for controlled lift, length, and separation.
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 has emerged as an important platform for Indian rice exporters and packaging companies to connect with new buyers, strengthen existing business relationships and explore opportunities in domestic and international markets.
Held in New Delhi from October 23 to 25, the conference brought together rice millers, exporters, packaging suppliers and international buyers, facilitating business networking and discussions across the rice supply chain.
Tokyo-based design studio 21B STUDIO will present HAKO, its first exhibition, exploring the creative potential of paper materials and fabrication techniques through the concept of the box.
21B STUDIO, a Tokyo-based studio comprising three product designers, will showcase HAKO from 30 October to 8 November 2026 at TIERS GALLERY in Shibuya, Tokyo. The exhibition explores the relationship between material, form and fabrication, using the box as a central theme to investigate new possibilities in paper-based design.
Strategic collaboration combines low-carbon polyethylene, packaging innovation and carbon footprint transparency to help brands reduce value-chain emissions without compromising packaging performance.
UPM’s Specialty Materials business has teamed up with Siegwerk and Uteco to develop a secondary paper packaging material that is moisture- and grease-resistant.
UPM provides the barrier base paper, which is coated with Siegwerk’s Cirkit Bar Seal coating applied using Uteco’s high-definition advanced flexo technology.
Siegwerk’s Cirkit coatings have been developed to replace plastic films.
Samples were shown at this week’s Pack Expo show in Chicago. The paper can be heat sealed and is recyclable through standard recycling streams.