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Aicomp Summit 2026 live: Domino Printing Sciences talks data integration in packaging

At the ongoing Aicomp Summit in Vienna, Austria (March 11–13), we speak with Lee Metters, group business development director at Domino Printing Sciences, about the latest developments in data integration, market segment shifts, and regulatory challenges facing the printing and packaging industry. At the event, Metters tells Packaging Insights that he aims to learn more about how the degree of digitalization in the packaging industry will affect printing processes. 
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Personal care packagers target aesthetics, functionality & verified sustainability
Personal care packaging providers are scaling recyclability, reuse, and paperization as consumers increasingly scrutinize sustainability claims that are not sufficiently scientifically backed. Packaging Insights speaks to Ampacet, Aptar Beauty, Bormioli Luigi, Fedrigoni Special Papers, and Silgan Dispensing to find out more about their latest packaging formats targeting the beauty segment. 
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AlpVision CEO talks global invisible cryptography authentication for packaging
AlpVision, a global authentication and counterfeiting company based in Switzerland, highlights its invisible cryptoglyph authentication, which embeds security patterns in packaging varnish. Packaging Insights speaks to Fred Jordan, CEO at AlpVision, about the cross-industry deployment of the counterfeiting solution. We also discuss what makes the system detectable via smartphones and its environmentally sustainability features. 
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Dairy packaging innovation
Dairy packaging launches are increasing at a 17% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025, according to data provided by Innova Market Insights. Environmental sustainability remains a major trend, with consumers globally opting for biodegradable packaging for dairy products. Recyclable was the leading sustainable packaging claim, while reusable saw the fastest growth in launches.
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Aicomp Summit 2026 live: OMP talks packaging software for compliance & cost efficiency

At the ongoing Aicomp Summit 2026, we speak to Bart Verbruggen, senior business development manager at OMP, about the global software company’s solutions for the packaging industry. He highlights regulatory compliance and cost efficiency support OMP provides.

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Packaging Innovations 2026 review: Data, design & regulations drive circularity
Packaging Innovations 2026 in Birmingham, UK, welcomed 450 exhibitors showcasing circular packaging design. As the industry adapts to the UK’s packaging EPR and DRS launch, suppliers presented solutions catering to these regulatory shifts. Highlights included recycle-ready monomaterial solutions, compostable packaging and labels, and AI-assisted recyclability data analytics.

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Tomra delivers advanced sorting tech for tray-to-tray PET recycling
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Spain-based Sulayr Recycling has integrated Tomra Recycling’s advanced sorting solutions to enhance its transparent-to-transparent, tray-to-tray PET recycling operations. Sulayr specializes in recycling complex and multilayer thermoformed PET trays. It aims to transform post-consumer material into new food-grade trays with full traceability. 
Just Eat Takeaway and Huhtamaki launch plastic-free boxes across Europe
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Just Eat Takeaway is expanding its partnership with Huhtamaki to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets, spanning Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, and Spain. The boxes are fully recyclable, EU Single Use Plastic Directive compliant, and made from sustainably sourced corrugated paper. The containers are designed to perform across various foods and cuisines. The packaging maintains rigidity and heat retention even with greasy or moist dishes that have traditionally been difficult to package without plastic, according to the companies. 
Campari Group introduces new Aperol bottle design
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Campari Group has unveiled a new design for its Aperol bottle. The bottle is created with contemporary Italian design, aiming to establish a balance between modernity and heritage. The new bottle features a ripped textured design around the shoulder, providing a glimpse of the orange liquid inside. 
Clean Cult expands scent range featuring paper-based packaging
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Clean Cult has expanded its scent collection to include laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap, packaged in its paper-based cartons. Ryan Lupberger, CEO and co-founder of Clean Cult, says: “Today’s consumer cares about more than just cleaning power. They want beautiful fragrance, thoughtful ingredients, and packaging that reduces plastic waste. This expansion brings all three together.” 
Aicomp Summit 2026 live: Stratasys showcases 3D printing innovations for...
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Stratasys is showcasing how additive manufacturing (AM) creates added value to the packaging industry at the ongoing Aicomp Summit 2026 in Vienna, Austria (March 11–13). The company is presenting its 3D printing applications, exploring the technology’s potential for the packaging sector.Live from the conference, Packaging Insights speaks to Stratasys, a provider of industrial 3D printing and additive printing, about the implementation of AM in packaging.
European rice production in “crisis” amid calls to review trade policies
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EU trade organizations warn “rice has no future” in Europe unless existing trade agreements are revised. The developing crisis is driven by rising production costs, strict regulatory requirements, and a significant increase in imports entering the EU market. Europe’s rice sector is warning of structural collapse amid escalating pressures that are pushing the industry to its limits. Furthermore, industry bodies flag how EU rice production is becoming economically unviable and could disappear without policy intervention.
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South Korea eases courier packaging rules and encourages...
South Korea has proposed revisions to its packaging regulations for courier shipments, introducing more flexible requirements for parcels containing fragile products and easing standards for companies using automated equipment or recycled and paper packaging materials. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has opened an administrative notice period for a partial revision of the “Notice on Simple Measurement Methods for Product Packaging Materials and Packaging Methods.”
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UK probes glass container imports from China and Türkiye...
The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched two investigations into glass container imports from China and Türkiye that examine whether unfair competition and trading practices are harming the UK glass industry. The TRA inspects unfair import practices to determine if subsequent trade remedy measures are needed. 
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Top Packaging Trends 2026: Navigating sustainability,...
Innova Market Insights has announced its Top Packaging Trends 2026, with “Substantiated Sustainability” taking top spot. This trend emphasizes the need for verified environmental claims, driven by stricter regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging but are wary of greenwashing, meaning brands must back sustainability claims with scientific evidence. The second trend, “Digital-Enhanced Designs,” highlights the growing role of digital technologies like AI, augmented reality, and QR codes in packaging. These innovations improve consumer engagement and product traceability, while digital product passports offer detailed lifecycle data.

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Beauty and care packagingMar2026

Innova Market Insights’ data shows a 3% compound annual growth rate in beauty and personal care packaging launches from 2024 to 2025. More than 20% of launches were packaged in folded cartons, while 7...

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Breakthrough barrier coatings Mar 2026

Freshness is a key factor consumers use to assess F&B packaging quality, according to Innova Market Insights. Barrier coatings on packaging help preserve freshness and flavor by protecting products from bacteria and external contaminants. New product launches indicate that brands are increasingly emphasizing this packaging benefit in their communications.

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Dairy packaging innovationMar 2026

Dairy packaging launches are increasing at a 17% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025, according to data provided by Innova Market Insights. Environmental sustainability remains a major trend, with consumers globally opting for biodegradable packaging for dairy products. Recyclable was the leading sustainable packaging claim, while reusable saw the fastest growth in launches.

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Aicomp Summit 2026 live: OMP talks packaging software for compliance & cost efficiency

At the ongoing Aicomp Summit 2026, we speak to Bart Verbruggen, senior business development manager at OMP, about the global software company’s solutions for the packaging industry. He highlights regulatory compliance and cost efficiency support OMP provides.

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