The winners of the European Tube Manufacturers Association's (etma) prestigious Tube of the Year 2026 competition were announced during the association's annual meeting on 20 May in Lisbon. A seven-member jury representing etma member companies selected the best entries in the categories Aluminium, Plastic, Laminate, Sustainability and Prototype.
Walk through a supermarket aisle today and you will find something quietly radical happening on the back of every pack. Alongside the usual ingredient lists and barcodes, a new visual vocabulary is appearing: compact icons, colour-coded grades, scannable QR codes, and certification marks that speak directly to environmental conscience. These symbols do not just communicate compliance. They shape perception. They create instinctive associations with responsibility, transparency, and care for the planet.
Plastipak has introduced O2Blox, an innovative recyclable PET barrier packaging technology designed to enhance oxygen protection while supporting circular economy goals. The solution enables brands to maintain product freshness and shelf life without compromising the recyclability of PET packaging.
Quadpack has launched the Lotus Pod, a metal-tipped applicator designed for its Skin-Up Bottle, expanding its portfolio of applicator technologies for skincare and makeup packaging formats.
The Lotus Pod is the first stainless steel applicator introduced within Quadpack’s Skin-Up range, complementing existing flocked-tip options. It is engineered to deliver a cooling sensation during application, enhancing the user experience while supporting functional performance of cosmetic formulations.
The EU-funded BioSupPack project has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging. Over five years, the consortium has developed and validated innovative polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA and PHB) materials and production processes that offer viable alternatives to fossil-based plastics while supporting compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Overseas suppliers are now expected to build packaging compliance into their process, not leave it until the final stage before shipment.
China is tightening its rules on imported food packaging in 2026 under GAC Decree 280 and supporting measures in GAC Announcement No. 27 of 2026.
The new system gives regulators more control, with a stronger focus on risk-based checks and proof that overseas factories can consistently meet product-specific requirements.
Food and pharmaceutical manufacturers are being encouraged to take a closer look at their cold chain pallet infrastructure after ATP hygiene testing highli
Bob's Red Mill, a leader in the homemade food movement for nearly 50 years, is unveiling a brand redesign featuring a new logo and full product packaging refresh. Rooted in the company's heritage, the new look reflects its enduring commitment to high-quality ingredients and the power of food to bring people together.
A makeover rooted in Bob's Red Mill's heritage
Bob's Red Mill's refreshed packaging draws from the brand's iconic history, with a new look that is both modern and familiar for longtime fans. Core elements of the reimagined design include:
