Food manufacturers are facing growing pressure to meet demand while maintaining consistency, safety, and efficiency on their production lines. Labor shortages and repetitive, manual tasks make it increasingly difficult to sustain high throughput without sacrificing quality or profitability. These challenges are especially acute in meal assembly and packaging, where precision and flexibility are essential but difficult to scale, especially in the cold rooms where production tends to occur and labor shortages are omnipresent.

The plastics industry is on the cusp of a breakthrough transformation. In a landmark move, ECI Group’s proprietary autoclave technology has been selected for the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing fossil-free low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Set to be built in Antwerp, Belgium, this pioneering project will produce 110,000 tonnes of LDPE annually not from fossil fuels, but from certified green methanol.

The introduction of DS Smith Tape Back is the result of a close collaboration focused on innovation, functionality, and environmental responsibility. Designed with the end customers in mind, the solution addresses the evolving demands of modern e-commerce, where consumer preference for packaging that minimizes material use, enhances recyclability, and supports circular economy goals is growing rapidly.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls on nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging to protect American children from accidental, harmful exposure. From April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025, the number of reported nicotine pouch exposure cases reported to U.S. Poison Centers steadily increased. Approximately 72% of nicotine pouch exposure cases occurred in children under 5 years of age.

A focus on closed-loop recycling when choosing packaging materials

Monobloc construction delivers a seamless performance 

In a bold move toward sustainable luxury packaging, G.Pivaudran has announced that its entire product range is now available in low-carbon aluminium. This strategic shift marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility within the premium packaging sector.

Packaging company Burgopak was selected by Elevations Credit Union to provide the packaging for its Go Buffs® Visa® Signature Rewards Card. The Colorado Buffaloes — also known as Buffs®  — are the teams of the University of Colorado Boulder.

The design brief was to showcase the striking gold and black credit card with a premium packaging solution. Elevations selected Burgopak’s signature Slider design to create an elegant pack with a sliding drawer. The blind emboss and spot UV on the black cover spotlights the Buffs® logo, creating a visually impactful and stylish pack.