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Markem-Imaje launches software for GS1 Digital Link compliance

Markem-Imaje, part of Dover Corporation, has launched CoLOS Software Version 7, expanding its software suite with new features engineered for industrial organizations with multiple production facilities. The solution is said to build on earlier releases with stronger automation, compliance, and security features. Its improved operations also support enhancing efficiency and reducing errors. CoLOS also follows global standards for marking and coding, including 1D/2D barcodes, and is compliant with the GS1 Digital Link (GS1DL).
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Compostable packaging advances as brands adapt to regulatory shifts
The global packaging market is moving away from fossil-based materials toward circular alternatives, such as compostable packaging. However, the path to a sustainable future is not uniform, and the definition of compostable packaging is expanding. Packaging Insights speaks to Avebe, NantBioRenewables, and Sulapac on how they are balancing environmental footprints with process compatibility and commercial viability.
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KHS advances material reduction with adhesive multipacks and tray shrink alternatives
Amid ongoing demand for optimized packaging solutions for material reduction, Peter Brücker, head of the KHS packaging technology product center in Kleve, Germany, highlights the company’s Innopack Kisters TSP Advanced packer with newly developed BottleClip option, and the KHS Nature MultiPack solution. Brücker also discusses supply chain optimization and software solutions.  The Innopack Kisters TSP Advanced combines maximum flexibility and efficiency with ease of operation and progressive automation technology. For Interpack 2026, KHS has added a new packaging option to its established packer that packs beverage cans as well as PET and glass bottles on trays and pads and in film. 
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Protein packaging reinvented
Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.
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A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
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Interpack 2026: Sealed Air showcases vacuum packaging solutions for a changing market

At Interpack 2026, Sealed Air presented its Darfresh vacuum skin packaging range, designed to extend shelf life while reducing plastic use by up to 40%. Senior sales director Efrahin Avila Garcia discussed cost-efficiency, regulatory compliance, market volatility, and the future of sustainable food packaging.

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California invests millions to expand bottle deposit return network
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In the US, California is investing US$10 million to expand its deposit return scheme (DRS) infrastructure. Circular CRV Solutions, a nonprofit beverage collector, has received a Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant to fund additional California Redemption Value (CRV) return sites statewide. CRV is California’s term for a refundable beverage container deposit that Circular CRV Solutions redeems on behalf of its member beverage retailers. With the investment, the organization will install mobile recycling deposit services and bag drop-off points for beverages, specifically in areas with limited access to bottle deposit return facilities. 
Eisai allocates £48M to UK cold-chain pharma packaging hub
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Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, has announced an investment, supported by the UK government under the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), at its manufacturing site in Hatfield, UK, to establish supply chain and packaging capabilities for medicines that require cold-chain management. LSIMF is a capital grants scheme aiming to enhance life sciences manufacturing capabilities in the UK and improve supply resilience. The project is being implemented in multiple phases, with a total investment from Eisai of approximately £48 million (US$63.5 million).
FDA approves Coperion recycled HDPE and PP for food-grade applications
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that high-density PE (HDPE) and PP recycled with Coperion’s twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing are suitable for direct food contact packaging. Coperion, a global compounding and extrusion expert based in Stuttgart, Germany, says it is the first provider of complete decontamination systems featuring twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing to commercialize a solution for food-grade recyclates. 
Securikett presents labeling tech for digital product passports
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Securikett has released a strong-adhesive security label for digital product passports (DPP). The high-performance label is made to remain attached to the product throughout its entire lifecycle, even on “difficult” surfaces such as wood and in “demanding” weather conditions. In the EU, DPP will become mandatory for priority product groups in February 2027. The solution targets key DPP requirements such as ensuring permanent access to product identifiers. According to Securikett, the labels are suitable for varying industries and surfaces.  
Bio-based plastic packaging under PPWR: EU study sparks debate over...
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The Publications Office of the EU has published a study co-authored by the German Nova Institute concluding that bio-based plastic packaging can support the climate-neutrality goals of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In response, advocacy groups ECOS, Rethink Plastic Alliance, Fern, and the Environmental Paper Network have addressed a letter to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) calling for alignment between the EU’s bio-based plastics policy and its circular economy objectives. 
The Protein Brewery secures EU approval for novel mycelium ingredient in health...
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The Protein Brewery has secured EU Novel Food approval for Fermotein — its wholefood mycelium ingredient — for use in health and wellness-focused F&B applications. The decision clears the Dutch company’s Rhizomucor pusillus fungal protein for placement on the EU market, as the first novel mycoprotein ingredient of its kind to receive regulatory authorization.
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FIFA’s bottle policy raises safety and plastic pollution...
FIFA’s reusable bottle policy for football matches at the 2026 World Cup has prompted questions about the balance between public safety and plastic pollution prevention at large events. After initially banning reusable bottles, FIFA amended its water bottle policy, allowing fans to bring “one, soft, plastic, 20 ounces (590 mL), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any World Cup 2026 match in the US and Canada.” Reusable bottle policies at venues in Mexico were not mentioned in FIFA’s softened policy. 
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Webinar preview: FoodChain ID urges data optimization ahead...
Ahead of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) general application, packaging companies should take a close look at their processes and systems, rather than waiting for certainty, asserts Claudia van Berkom-Berrevoets, subject matter expert at FoodChain ID.At the upcoming FoodChain ID webinar, “PPWR Deadline: Streamline Supply Chain Compliance Before August 12, 2026,” Van Berkom-Berrevoets and colleagues, Wim Jansen, strategic account executive and senior technical product expert, and Isabela Tomaz, strategic account executive, will explore how companies can optimize data to meet their PPWR supply chain obligations.
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A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.

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Compostable packaging leadersJun2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are willing to justify a higher price for a product if it comes with sustainable (including compostable) packaging. 42% of these launches were in Europ...

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Food waste fighters Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are concerned about sustainability and expect brands to take these issues seriously. Packaging is becoming a key area for innovation, with brands exploring solutions that help reduce food waste by extending shelf life, improving protection, and supporting portion control.

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Protein packaging reinventedJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.

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Interpack 2026: Sappi showcases scalable paper-based packaging solutions

Sappi highlighted its scalable paper-based packaging solutions designed to support fiberization, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Flavio Froehli, VP of marketing and sales, discussed supply chain resilience, evolving packaging regulations, and market trends, while also giving viewers a...

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