Packaging Europe

.@onprintshop is due to present three new web-to-print solutions for label printing, document printing and pattern design at FESPA 2026, taking place from May 19th-May 22nd at Fira de Barcelona, Spain Link below👇

In the latest edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, YUTO's Jerome Zhang walks us through the Ecocoon™ buffer material: its sustainability metrics as a plant-based material, and its potential benefit as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. packagingeurope.com/yutoecos-ecoco…

The U.S Plastics Pact has released a report outlining how policies can accelerate composting infrastructure, support compostable packaging systems and divert food waste and food-contaminated materials from landfills Link below👇

In this Spotlight video MCC Global outlines the main features of its SealPPeel polypropylene (PP) die-cut lidding solution, designed specifically for rigid PP packaging and said to offer improved recyclability with a lower-carbon footprint

.@Hersheys Kisses and @Pokemon International have partnered on a limited-edition collection celebrating 30 years of Pokémon, featuring 151 Poké Ball foil designs and 10 new foils inspired by franchise villains Team Rocket Link below👇

Paper and packaging manufacturer Saica Group has acquired THIMM, a provider of corrugated packaging and display solutions for an undisclosed sum to bolster its regional capabilities in a competitive market. packagingeurope.com/saica-group-ac…

The Carton Council has opened applications for its 2026 School Carton Recycling Grant Program, providing funding to help kindergarten to 12th grade schools across the US and Canada establish or expand food and beverage carton recycling programmes Link below👇

Find out more about GS1 Digital Link compliant QR codes here: markem-imaje.com/solutions/conn…

In this Spotlight video, @MarkemImaje demonstrates how its CoLOS® software platform and GS1 Digital Link turn one pack into a connected product enabling compliant QR codes, real-time verification, full traceability, and consumer engagement from factory to home

The @EU_Commission has formally referred France to the Court of Justice of the European Union (@EUCourtPress) – accusing the country of enforcing a nation-specific sorting logo and failing to disclose the law before its adoption Link below👇

Traceless has announced the first industrial production facility for its bio-based, home-compostable natural polymer technology, aiming to end dependence on fossil raw materials and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe Link below👇

.@amcorpackaging has stated it will continue to produce bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition’s ongoing work with @Ocado Retail, allowing online orders for products such as pasta, rice and washing liquid to be delivered in refillable packaging Link below👇

This summer, the first of the PPWR’s requirements will become mandatory in all 27 EU Member States and for those who supply EU markets. @IndustrialPhys' Cooper Henderson discusses how PCR plastic content can be managed through testing Link below👇