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California passes bill to ban PFAS in food packaging and other consumer goods
Lawmakers in California, US, have passed a bill to ban products that contain ‘intentionally added’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely known as ‘forever chemicals’.
NSF rolls out Safe Food Packaging certification to raise safety standards
The certification will cover a wide range of common packaging items, including takeaway containers, coffee cups, food wrappers, ready meal trays and drink bottles.
Heineken’s Strongbow becomes first major alcohol brand to add NaviLens technology to packaging
Heineken’s Strongbow cider has become the first major alcohol brand to incorporate NaviLens technology, designed to support visually impaired people, into its packaging.
Sappi expands high-barrier paper packaging portfolio with new solutions
Sappi Europe has introduced two new recyclable, high-barrier paper innovations designed to help brands meet tightening EU packaging regulations.
Xampla receives $14m investment to accelerate plant-based plastic alternatives
Xampla, a UK-based start-up developing plastic alternative materials made from plants, has received $14 million in private capital.
Showcase your logo on a label-free bottle
At Drinktec 2025 (stand 102/hall A6), SMI will showcase an EBS 10 KL ERGON rotary stretch-blow moulder in combi with an ENOBERG filler from the HEVF series.
Signode unveils Octopus Prestige Stretch Wrapper for beverage packaging
Signode, a manufacturer of transit packaging solutions, has launched the Octopus Prestige Stretch Wrapper, designed specifically for the high-speed demands of beverage production lines.
Transforming a vision into reality at Drinktec 2025
From 15-19 September 2025 at Drinktec in Munich (halls B6 and C6), Krones will demonstrate how to achieve these goals.
Aldi debuts innovative triple-sauce dispenser in response to UK condiment preferences
Aldi has unveiled a limited-edition triple-sauce dispenser designed to cater to the growing demand for customisable condiment options among British consumers.
Lidl GB rolls out ‘Live Well’ initiative to help consumers choose healthy and planet-friendly products
Lidl GB has introduced a new labelling initiative, ‘Live Well,’ across its own-label products, helping consumers to identify products that are healthy ‘for both people and the planet’.
ProAmpac launches recyclable packaging for chunk cheese
ProAmpac, a manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions, has announced the commercial launch of its ProActive Recycle-Ready polyolefin-based platform
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