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Active Packaging innovation extends shelf life of pears, reducing waste in supply chains
Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.
German paper specialist Feldmuehle ceases production amid rising costs
Feldmuehle, a German producer of paper for various packaging applications including food and beverages, has announced it is ceasing operations.
Tetra Pak unveils 'world's first' paper-based barrier for juice packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200ml Slim Leaf carton is constructed with up to 80% paper, achieving a 92% renewable content when combined with plant-based polymers.
When copycats cross the line: What Smucker’s lawsuit means for private-label products
Andrew Lux at Greenberg Glusker’s Litigation Group explores how cases like Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s could redefine trademark and trade dress regulation.
DS Smith appoints James Lomax as managing director for UK and Ireland packaging
DS Smith, a subsidiary of International Paper, has appointed James Lomax as the new managing director for its UK and Ireland Packaging division.
Alpla launches food-grade HDPE recycling initiative in partnership with NTCP
Alpla Group has announced the establishment of a new recycling company focused on developing a food-grade high-density polyethylene recycling process.
Ishida acquires RobotGrader to expand protein packing automation portfolio
Ishida has acquired Swedish robotics company RobotGrader, expanding its automation capabilities for fixed-weight tray-packing in the protein sector.
AmericaPack Summit 2026
Senior packaging leaders from across North America will gather from 26-27 January 2026 for the AmericaPack Summit 2026, hosted by Marcus Evans at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas.
How F&B manufacturers are transitioning to the new GS1 2D barcodes
As the industry shifts toward a circular economy, where materials circulate for longer and data transparency becomes essential, brands must share more information with consumers, supply chain partners and regulators. Meeting these expectations requires a new digital foundation – and it starts with the barcode.
Beyond nuclear: Modernising coating measurement in flexible packaging
Vivek Komaragiri, principal technologist at Industrial Physics, explains why reliance on nuclear gauges is reaching its limit.
WRAP names 53 founding members of UK Packaging Pact ahead of 2026 launch
WRAP has confirmed the first 53 organisations to sign the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten-year voluntary agreement set to launch in April 2026 and replace the UK Plastics Pact.
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