Demand for more sustainable packaging solutions is growing across the pharmaceutical industry. With PharmaKraft™, Billerud is strengthening its offering for pharmaceutical applications, making it easier for converters and brand owners to evaluate fiber-based alternatives for dry pharmaceutical packaging.
Luxembourg (September 7, 2026) – Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) has partnered with Royal Swinkels on the launch of BarLoca. An alcohol-free wine in AMP's dedicated 250 ml wine can. BarLoca is made from Southern Italian wine and dealcoholised at Royal Swinkels' brewery in Lieshout. BarLoca Bianco and Rosso are now available in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany in a semi-matt can built specifically for wine: it keeps out light and air and combines the quality and character of wine with the convenience and versatility of aluminium packaging.
Former PackUK chief receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the circular economy, while M&S is named Packaging Team of the Year for combining creativity, customer experience and sustainability at scale.
Margaret Bates, who led the establishment of the UK's packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) scheme administrator, and Marks & Spencer have been recognised for their contributions to the packaging industry at the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards 2026.
Press release, October 13
Guerlain set exceptionally high standards for the new Longevity Concentrate's packaging: it needed to reflect the product's value through its aesthetics, practicality, technical performance and ergonomics, while also supporting refilling and ensuring full compatibility with the formula.
Muri b. Bern/Schweiz, 6 October 2026 – Barbara Gonzini is the new Managing Director Italy at Fournier Polymers. Effective immediately, she is taking the lead of the company's Italian business. Fournier Polymers is part of globally active polymer distributor Meraxis and aims to further expand its position in the Italian polymer distribution market.
Jack Daniel's x McLaren Halo MK1 wins Limited Edition Packaging of the Year, following Hunter Luxury's victory with the Hendrick's Whimsical Watering Can in 2025.
Hunter Luxury has secured back-to-back victories at the UK Packaging Awards after the Jack Daniel's x McLaren Halo MK1 Limited Edition was named Limited Edition Packaging of the Year 2026.
The win follows Hunter Luxury's victory in the same category in 2025 with the Hendrick's Whimsical Watering Can, giving the luxury packaging specialist consecutive titles for two strikingly different projects.
6 October 2026
UN-approved Bag-in-Box (BiB) packaging is now available for detergents, professional cleaning products and suitable chemical applications in the UK, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, providing an alternative to traditional rigid plastic containers for appropriate products in Packing Groups II and III.
The solutions combine high-quality flexible packaging with the technical knowledge and application support required to assess and develop suitable BiB applications for these markets.
Luxembourg (19 October, 2026) – Ardagh Group will present its latest glass and metal packaging innovations at BrauBeviale 2026, highlighting sustainable design, performance and brand differentiation.
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe (AMP-Europe) will present its range of beverage cans and ends, offering brands innovative ways to differentiate and engage consumers.
Heavy-duty configurable control stations combine fast installation, flexible layouts, and optional Type 4 RFID guard locking for packaging environments
Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona (Spain), October 15th – Mespack, a leading international manufacturer of innovative machinery for sustainable flexible packaging and end-of-line solutions, will participate in Pack Expo International 2026 as part of the Duravant family, showcasing how digital technologies are transforming packaging operations from machine level to factory-wide performance.