Xaar’s Aquinox printhead and newly enhanced fluid development process has accelerated innovation in printing onto porous wood substrates used in decorative interior applications. The project showcases how high-viscosity, water-based inks can transform cost-effective wood materials into premium, high-value décor elements for furniture, wall cladding, and other architectural design elements.
Visit booth C38139 to explore innovative technologies that deliver extended shelf life, operational efficiency and sustainability for retail and foodservice markets
Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, will welcome visitors at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026, Jan. 27–29 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
New Delhi, January 09, 2026: The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi, in collaboration with the Plasti
Uflex has expanded its aseptic packaging facility in Gujarat, increasing annual production capacity from 7 billion to 12 billion packs, a 71.43% rise. This expansion enhances Uflex's market position, potentially increasing market share and operational efficiency. The move could lead to revenue growth and strengthens the company's competitive stance in the packaging industry.
Lecta, which is the Spanish producer of speciality papers when it comes to labels and flexible packaging, has launched Metalvac Ice Cream, which is a recyclable metallised paper that is developed for flexible packaging in the ice cream as well as frozen food segment.
The material goes on to extend Metalvac portfolio of the company and is intended as an alternative to the conventional laminate structures which are used for wrapping ice cream cones as well as comparable products.
Smart packaging is no longer a futuristic concept confined to pilot projects and innovation labs. It is rapidly becoming a mainstream technology with the potential to redefine how products are protected, tracked, and experienced. With the global smart packaging market projected to grow from $38 billion in 2024 to $64 billion by 2033, the pace of adoption is accelerating and the implications for brands, manufacturers, and regulators are profound.
Notpla, the award-winning sustainable packaging innovator, is returning to its roots at Imperial College London to help reduce single-use plastic across the university’s catering operations.
Imperial is working with Notpla as part of the Sustainable Imperial strategy, set up to deliver evidence-based solutions to climate change, embrace new technologies, challenge conventional thinking and lead by example on Imperial’s campuses.
Spanish beverage producer García Carrión has unveiled what is said to be the first global juice portion-pack to use Tetra Pak’s paper-based barrier technology, with the Tetra Brik Aseptic 200-mL Slim Leaf carton selected for its flagship Don Simón juice brand.
An innovative form of biodegradable packaging made from seaweed is gaining real-world traction as companies and venues seek alternatives to single-use plastic waste. The technology, developed by UK-based startup Notpla, is designed to replicate the convenience of traditional plastic while naturally breaking down in weeks once disposed of, offering a potential solution to the global plastics crisis.
