Packaging concerns driving brand switching across Europe
11 March 2026
More than one in three European consumers have switched brands because of concerns about packaging, according to new research from Pro Carton.
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Amcor invests in new production line for recycle-ready films
5 March 2026
Amcor has invested in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy, as part of efforts to expand production…
Innovia introduces recyclable produce packaging film
4 March 2026
Innovia Films has announced the launch of P2G, a clear biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film developed for flow wrap applications in fresh produce packaging, including…
Mondi supports Prymat’s packaging transition
24 February 2026
Mondi has collaborated with Polish dried seasoning manufacturer Prymat to develop a paper-based packaging solution for dried herbs and spices.
Event to highlight CI flexo on recycled films
23 February 2026
Live central impression (CI) flexo printing on recycled and mono-material substrates will take centre stage at the Sustainable Flexo Symposium 2026, scheduled for May 5–6,…
Three-way partnership brings traceable recycling to packaging
17 February 2026
Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon Inks have announced a strategic partnership to develop flexo printed UV-tagged packaging labels designed to provide brands with real-time environmental…
Revere makes gains with adoption of dual cure inks
13 February 2026
The Revere Group has made a transition to Siegwerk’s low-migration Sicura Nutriflex Orbis DC (dual cure) UV inks, with the change claimed to enable higher…
Labels Technical Day to be held in London
4 February 2026
The UK's BPIF is to hold a label and narrow web market roundtable discussion in London in March, centred around sustainability, cost control and operational…
Hubergroup achieves GIO compliance a year early
21 January 2026
With the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) set to apply from January 2027, ink specialist hubergroup has confirmed that all its products intended for food…
Viscose Closure cuts waste with Mark Andy press
20 January 2026
Viscose Closures says it has doubled production speeds and cut waste by over 85% with the installation of a Mark Andy Evolution Series E5 at…
Sappi develops alternatives to plastic packaging
19 January 2026
Sappi has expanded its functional packaging paper portfolio with the launch of a new range of heat-sealable papers, designed to help converters, printers, and brand…
Unilever and Saica roll out paper-based deodorant pack format
13 January 2026
A new paper-based packaging solution for Axe deodorant duopacks, replacing the plastic shrink film previously used for promotional bundles, has been developed as part of…
Tapping into the technical talks
7 January 2026
Italian flexo association, the ATIF, held its annual conference and awards in Milan in late November. FlexoTech editor Andy Knaggs was invited along to enjoy…
Archroma looks to enhance sustainable material development
5 January 2026
The packaging solutions developer has taken delivery of three VCML pilot coaters from RK Print Coat Instruments, across research and development sites in India, Spain…
Industry leaders launch sustainable print manifesto
5 December 2025
A global working group has launched the Sustainable Print Manifesto, a collaboratively developed framework designed to unify sustainability efforts across all areas of print.