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New NeoDose Solo from Neopac

Neopac Group has launched its newest member of its airless tube family. Designed for the PE recycling stream, NeoDose Solo combines a mono-PE airless pump with Neopac’s recyclable Polyfoil MMB high barrier tube, delivering simplified material structure without compromising product protection. The integrated Polyfoil MMB barrier, rated ‘Grade A’ by RecyClass and compliant with APR Critical Guidance, protects sensitive skincare and foundation formulations against oxygen and mo

6 minutes ago1 min read

Paris Packaging Week celebrates 25 Years with record attendance

On 5 and 6 February 2026, hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles welcomed a record breaking 14,442 visitors for the 25th edition of Paris Packaging Week. This represented a 15% increase compared with the previous edition. The event brought together 20,462 participants, with 915 exhibitors, 213 speakers and professionals from 87 nationalities, confirming its strong international reach. This anniversary edition stands out as one of the most significant in the history of Par

24 hours ago3 min read

‘Self-destructing’ bio based cup by eGreen makes UK debut at Packaging Innovations & Empack

The UK launch of the VeriGreen Plus could change the conversation around single use plastics for good, promising to be one of the highlights of another Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 (starting today – Birmingham NEC on 11 and 12 February 2026). Engineered to be recyclable, the cup also features a time delayed biotransformation feature that activates should it fail to find itself in the recycling stream, disintegrating within two years. While this feature remains dorma

2 days ago2 min read

Falconer supports Myndtime with sustainable purpose led packaging

Leading Yorkshire based carton manufacturer, Falconer, is supporting the continued evolution of Myndtime, a wellbeing brand that helps children, adolescents and adults manage anxiety, stress and overwhelm through movement based wearable tools. Myndtime was initially founded to support people returning to work post Covid who were struggling with anxiety, alongside a personal family experience that highlighted the need for calming, accessible tools. The original concept has s

3 days ago2 min read

Hooray for the sachet

Whilst not talked about as much as stand up and retort pouches, sachets remain one of the most important flexible packaging products in the market. As a predominantly single use product, sachets also face one of the toughest futures, as legislation and consumer purchasing patterns would have you believe sachets are a declining market. If anything, the opposite is true and exhibitors at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 are on hand to show you why. Sachets are small, s

4 days ago4 min read

I'm not in a box

Leaning on quick demographic research when developing packaging strategies and designs can be dangerous. Many people today are not a-typical and cannot be boxed into likes and dislikes, or even things that 'should' appeal to them. The older generation may well be into playing computer games and going to the gym, whilst young people may have a liking for gardening and traditional arts and crafts. Packaging plays a crucial role in attracting customers and communicating a produc

7 days ago2 min read

Texen continues Lancôme collaboration, mastering the technical complexity of Lash Idôle Curl Goddess

Luxury beauty packaging manufacturer Texen has applied its industrial expertise to create the edgy new pack of Lancôme’s latest mascara, Lash Idôle Curl Goddess. The project involved complex technical processes and decoration techniques especially developed in collaboration with the L’Oréal brand, to deliver a premium solution that is visually stunning. Launched this year in Europe and the US, Curl Goddess boosts lash curl and volume, with a twisted 40° mascara brush. The b

Feb 51 min read

Tamperproof along the supply chain

Herma has introduced a tamperproof self-adhesive material HermAvoid checkerboard (type 935) especially for challenging applications on rougher (transport) cardboard. This is because demand for security labels is growing robustly: the market is expected to grow by around 7% annually worldwide over the next few years. While sales in 2023 were just under 32 billion dollars, Grand View Research, one of the leading international market research specialists, estimates that this fig

Feb 42 min read

Sleever and Avery Dennison lay the foundations for tomorrow’s smart sleeve label

In response to the rapid evolution of distribution models, rising regulatory requirements, and the growing number of product references in the beauty and makeup market, Sleever and Avery Dennison have announced the launch of Inventra – an intelligent product that integrates RFID technology into the shrink sleeve label, designed to support the sector’s future transformations. Inventra reflects a shared conviction between the two partners: packaging is set to become a strateg

Feb 33 min read

Amcor creates inclusively designed lightweight cap for Wattwiller

Amcor has unveiled a lightweight, ergonomically designed closure for Wattwiller, a premium water brand sold in France. The new customised tethered cap is a collaborative project with the brand’s owner Spadel. Wattwiller is a natural mineral water with zero nitrates and low sodium, a combination that gives it a neutral and balanced taste. The brand is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and in 2020 became the first French SME in the water market to achieve 100% carbon

Feb 22 min read

Earthnutz launches high protein peanut crisp range in Sonoco’s fully recyclable paper can

Earthnutz, a new mission led UK snack brand founded by Abby Singh, has officially launched its Peanut Protein Crisp range. With the aim to become the nation's healthiest crisp, Earthnutz delivers high protein, high fibre and clean label ingredients for consumers looking to feel better through food. Abby has selected Sonoco’s fully recyclable 95% paper based can solution to support both product performance and sustainability objectives. Sonoco’s rigid paper can contains up t

Jan 302 min read

Innovation Gallery 2026: Ten innovations take centre stage at Packaging Innovations & Empack

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 is to spotlights ten of the most original packaging solutions, showcasing design led, problem solving innovations that meet real world industry needs. The exhibition has announced the ten packaging innovations selected for the Innovation Gallery 2026, a curated showcase celebrating the most original, impactful and commercially relevant developments from across the global packaging industry. Selected by an expert judging panel from a hig

Jan 295 min read

Amcor and Alter Eco collaborate on lighter-weight, paper based chocolate packaging

Amcor (has partnered with French organic snack producer Alter Eco to introduce a recyclable, paper based and reduced weight packaging solution for its 200 gram chocolate range. Alter Eco produces chocolate using carefully selected organic cacao, sourced through fair and transparent supply chains. Grown by small scale farms organised in cooperatives, the cacao reflects the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing and product integrity. As part of its broader sustainabi

Jan 282 min read

Material ConneXion comes to the UK for the first time with exhibition of innovative materials

Material ConneXion (A15, hall 2) is coming to the UK for the first time with a curated exhibition of 45 innovative materials. Global materials expert Andrew Dent brings a selection of sustainable plastics, pulped fibres, and designs to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, showing how smarter material choices can reduce waste, improve performance, and transform the products we use every day. From evolved plastics to advanced pulped fibres, lightweight protectiv

Jan 272 min read

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Unboxing creativity

Mondi’s Pergraphica is a beautiful portfolio of premium uncoated fine papers designed for the exacting needs of creative

professionals in both commercial and packaging design and print.

Since its launch, numerous designers, printers and publishers have made the switch to Pergraphica design papers – and are delighted by the results.

Known as ‘Paper for Perfectionists’, Pergraphica fulfils the most demanding requirements for elegant printed documents while meeting top sustainability standards. The portfolio provides excellent printability on a choice of textures, shades and weights.