The compact, entry-level digital inkjet press aims to help label converters improve production flexibility while enabling commercial printers to enter the growing labels and packaging segment.

Domino Printech India has unveiled its N410 digital label press for the Indian market at Loupe India 2026, marking the commercial availability of the press in the country. Originally launched at Labelexpo Europe 2025, the N410 is designed as a compact, entry-level solution for digital label production.

Aptar Beauty and Dermalogica combine high precision technology and controlled dispensing to enhance the dropper user experience and performance using NeoDropper Autoload, a next-generation auto-loading dropper technology intending to address both consumer challenges with traditional droppers and the growing demand for precision and control in skincare packaging. An innovative technology Dermalogica selected for its FutureCode Booster serum.

Why the World Is Switching from Plastic to Aluminium Packaging — And What It Means for South Africa

A global shift is underway in food and beverage packaging. Across Europe and North America, aluminium is rapidly displacing plastic as the material of choice — and the numbers are hard to ignore.

The companies sought to incorporate at least 20% PCR content into the collation shrink film used to pack Nivea products such as body lotion bottles and tubs. Using ExxonMobil Signature Polymers technical knowledge, Vardhaman Polypacks’ film conversion capabilities and Green Worms’ high-quality PCR granules produced from Category II flexible waste, the team created a film solution with Exceed™ Stiff+ m 0238 performance polyethylene. The resulting collation shrink film is said to achieve a 22% PCR content dosage.

Featuring a screw-top lid for corkscrew-free opening, the ‘stylish’ single-serve bottles are designed to be sleek, attractive and portable – fitting into a consumer’s bag for convenient transportation.

According to Australian Vintage, 57% of UK shoppers avoid buying new wine for fear of wasting a larger bottle. Poco Vino aims to avoid this outcome with a glass-sized portion, allowing consumers to sample new products and/or pour just one drink in a social setting.

Li Kou was developed to overcome the common frustrations associated with serving wet pet food from aluminium cans. These include broken pull rings, sharp edges, and food residue left inside the packaging.

The format comprises a polypropylene cup body, top lidding film, and bottom seal film. Described as the format’s ‘key differentiator’, this bottom seal allows consumers to peel, invert, tear and lift the entire meal into a bowl, with no extra scooping or scraping required.

According to Avantium, Releaf is a high-performance plant-based polymer made from FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) which helps to extend shelf life and reduce food waste for selected rigid packaging applications through its oxygen and carbon dioxide properties. Aiming to provide an alternative to conventional multi-layer trays that can be hard to recycle, its barrier properties are also being evaluated for use in flow-wrap packaging structures and flexible lidding films that require high barrier performance.

• Two iconic British brands unite craftsmanship, innovation and heritage in an exceptional limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky
• The Glenfiddich 28 Years Old will be available from January 2027, exclusively across the USA and in leading global travel retail outlets.

Aston Martin and Glenfiddich present Glenfiddich 28 Years Old, a limited edition single malt born from two iconic brands united in a relentless pursuit of excellence.