Saskatchewan Polytechnic looks to address plastic waste with crop fibre tech
Canada's Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing are collaborating on a research project focused on converting residual fibres from flax …
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University of Maine researchers turn fungi into eco-friendly food packaging
A research group at the University of Maine (UMaine) has produced a biodegradable food packaging material combining mycelium from mushrooms …
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Mondragon Assembly buys ATP to enter food packaging market
Mondragon Assembly has acquired ATP Engineering & Packaging, a company based in Barberà del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain. Financial specifics of the …
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NBi FlexPack adopts eBeam tech for secure packaging
US-based flexible packaging manufacturer NBi FlexPack has adopted electron beam (eBeam) coating technology to add cast and cure graphics to …
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Packaging: the supply chain weak spot
A pallet of finished goods can be perfectly manufactured, accurately forecast, and efficiently transported, yet still fail at the final …
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FDA food traceability rule update for packaging suppliers
The US government has updated its FDA food traceability rule under FSMA 204, issuing draft guidance and setting a July …
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Supremex net earnings slip in Q4 2025
Packaging, envelopes and labelling solutions provider Supremex has posted a 77.6% decrease in net earnings for the fourth quarter of …
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Fonterra adopts Amcor’s recycle-ready film for cheese packaging
Amcor’s AmPrima recycle-ready film is now in the market with regional dairy producer Fonterra Oceania, offering a sustainable packaging solution …
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Cosmo Films launches anti-fog lidding film for food packaging
Cosmo Films has introduced a new sealable, peelable transparent anti-fog BOPET (PET) lidding film intended for use in packaging refrigerated …
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Lower prices weigh on Mondi’s 2025 earnings amid increased revenues
Mondi Group’s profitability declined in 2025, although its revenues grew due to acquisitions and volume gains, despite lower selling prices. The …
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Human factors in automated packaging lines
Automated packaging lines are often presented as self-sufficient systems: fast, precise, and designed to minimise human involvement. In practice, people …
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Dubai confirms final phase of single-use plastics ban
Dubai has formally implemented the final phase of its single-use plastics ban, with new restrictions now in force from 1 …
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Antalis Packaging adds 3M Matic case sealers to lineup
Antalis Packaging has incorporated the 3M Matic Case Sealing range into its selection of end-of-line automation equipment. The addition means Antalis …
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SIG delivers aluminium-free aseptic packaging to Pomurske Mlekarne
Slovenian dairy producer Pomurske Mlekarne has teamed up with SIG to introduce its milk in aseptic cartons that do not …
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European shoppers embrace recycled plastic in packaging – report
A new report by Amcor has indicated widespread recognition and acceptance of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in supermarket packaging among …
