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namasté packaging 15 September 2025

LATEST NEWS SÜDPACK + SN Maschinenbau at FachPack Anyone who wants to see SDPACKs new CarbonLite film family live in action at FACHPACK 2025 should head to the SN booth no. 1-317. Once again, the film specialist and the machine manufacturer are working hand in hand demonstrating that mono-PE stand-up pouches with an integrated PE zipper can be produced efficiently on a standard horizontal pouch packaging machine, thanks to our many years of exp Read More Yangi Secures Major Funding to Scale Up Fiber Packaging Production This is not just financial backing its a bold vote of confidence in a plastic-free future, says Anna Altner, Founder of Yangi. Closing an oversubscribed round with such strong industrial and financial partners provides us with the foundation to scale. Together, were pioneering the next generation of packaging.Industrifonden Leads the Investment RoundAs the lead investor, Industrifonden brings ext Read More

namasté packaging 08 September 2025

LATEST NEWS DS Smith Tape Back features two integrated adhesive strips, one for shipping and one for returns, enabling a seamless return process without the need for extra packaging materials. Designed to enhance user experience and reduce waste, the solution reflect Double Dutchs refreshed branding places its bold, vibrant personality at the forefront, with new bottle and label designs central to the transformation. The rebrand was driven by a desire to elevate the brands premium positioning and create packaging that is modern, distinctive and impactful, whether on shelf or behind the bar.Working with packaging design specialists Boundless on the creative dir Read More Amcor Develops Innovative Recyclable Multi-Compartment Tray for Cofigeo’s William Saurin Meal Range Amcor , a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has collaborated with French ready-meal specialist Cofigeo to design a bespoke three-compartment microwaveable tray for the new William Saurin Mon Trio Gourmand single-serve meal range. The packaging reflects both companies commitment to sustainability and consumer convenience, while also meeting rigorous technical and functional requirem

namasté packaging 01 September 2025

LATEST NEWS Centre Hikes Gunny Bag Usage Charges by 40% to support Sustainable Packaging The Government of India has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40%, bringing financial relief to State Governments and Union Territories across the country, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi announced in a statement.The decision is aimed at ensuring smooth procurement operations, thereby supporting sustainable packaging practices while a Read More Ferragamo & Bormioli Luigi’s Asymmetrical Refillable Bottle With Fiamma, Ferragamo is infusing conscious, timeless beauty into this launch, offering the luxury of 100% Italian manufacturing with a refillable bottle designed to last. For this launch, Bormioli Luigi created a complex glass shape, whose total asymmetry presents a real challenge.Bormioli Luigi enhances this complex shape with a sophisticated decoration: masked metallization and double screen-p Read More

namasté packaging 25 August 2025

LATEST NEWS Students Redefine Luxury with Sustainable Confectionery Packaging Designs ! As part of the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course, university students showcased their creativity in an annual packaging design competition sponsored by Antalis. This years challenge focused on creating luxury packaging for the confectionery sector, using premium materials from Antalis paper and paperboard ranges.The brief called for designs that deliver maximum shelf impact, convey a sense of luxury Read More Kinnie Unveils Bold New Look to Embrace Its Free-Spirited Heritage ! A striking new visual identity has been unveiled for Kinnie, Maltas iconic bittersweet beverage, as part of a bold rebrand by strategic design agency Bluemarlin. The refresh seeks to celebrate Kinnies heritage while positioning it confidently for a global stage.The updated design introduces a larger, sunlit circle that casts a warm glow over the logo, evoking the carefree energy of sunny days. A r Read More

namasté packaging 18 August 2025

LATEST NEWS Henkel's new hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labeling Against the backdrop of regulatory requirements, PET is becoming an increasingly important raw material. According to the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), PET bottles must be designed so that they can easily be recycled. At the same time, binding specifications for the use of recycled material apply. Starting in 2025, single-use PET bottles must contain a minimum of 25 Read More BiOrigin Specialty Products Launches Revolutionary New Oil & Grease Resistant Paper "We couldn't be more excited to launch this innovative specialty paper for food service customers," said Wade Kemnitz, BiOrigin Specialty Products' President and Chief Executive Officer. "The new food-safe formula greatly improves converting efficiency by eliminating the paper curling and cracking issues that occurs with other OGR solutions on the market today."In addition to blocking oil and grea Read More

namasté packaging 11 August 2025

LATEST NEWS Lecta presents its innovative barrier base paper, Linerset FP As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative, and environmentally responsible products, Lecta introduces Linerset FP, a groundbreaking high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging solutions.This product is the ideal solution for converters and printers seeking to incorporate advanced barrier properties into their packaging, or using it as it is, offering a stron Read More Yates brings refillable pouch system to garden care The Click & Grow garden care system comprises a hose trigger device and interchangeable concentrated pouches. According to the company, the system allows users to vary dilution rates depending on the product and provides equivalent coverage to standard hose-on products. The pouches are inserted directly into the device, eliminating the need for direct product contact or mixing.The pouches are Read More

namasté packaging 04 August 2025

LATEST NEWS Stora Enso and Novapor provide wood-based protective foam to furniture company Collaborating with Novapor is a natural fit for us. With 50 years of experience in developing innovative packaging, they consistently go the extra mile to solve their clients challenges. This curiosity and drive have been key to the success of our pilot project, says Juulia Kuhlman, director of business development at Stora Enso Biofoams.Novapor specializes in using water jet cutting machines to c Read More Paptic launches fiber-based sanitary product packaging for recyclability progress Packaging Insights speaks to Paptic about how the company delivers fiber-based alternatives for sanitary product packaging, as brands increasingly explore ways to improve the product and design process of sanitary pad packaging to increase its eco-friendliness.Menstrual pad packaging demands durability, crease resistance, high production speeds, and being lightweight and recyclable. We invested he Read More

namasté packaging 29 July 2025

LATEST NEWS PMMI Foundation Donates $100,000 to Michigan State University’s School of Packaging The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has donated over $100,000 to the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging in 2025 through the PMMI U Skills Fund. This investment underscores a longstanding partnership focused on strengthening the pipeline of skilled professionals entering the packaging and processing workforce.T Read More Avantium and Amcor Rigid Packaging innovate sustainable, plant-based polymer packaging Avantium N.V. has partnered with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA, LLC, to explore the renewable and circular polymer material specialists plant-based polymer PEF material, releaf. The pair will work to discover the material's capabilities when used in rigid containers for products like food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical, home, and personal care.Additionally, the responsible packaging solutions spe Read More

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namasté packaging 21 July 2025

LATEST NEWS One click, sealed quick: The new Click In sealing lid Greiner Packaging has long offered sealing lids that eliminate the need for a third component a foil lid. By reducing the materials from three to two components, both the cup and the lid can be made from the same material, such as PP or PET. This saves resources, simplifies the packaging process, and improves recyclability. With the Click In sealing lid, Greiner Packaging is taking it a step furt Read More Mondi partners Proquimia to launch paper-based, stand-up pouches for dishwasher tabs Utilising Mondis re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5, the solution may be on track to replace previously used plastic solutions. The stand-up pouches contain 20 water-soluble dishwashing tabs. Using the zipper located across the top, each pack can be easily opened and closed whilst in an upright position. This provides enhanced printing properties, resulting in attractive packaging and fulfillin Read More