The 500 mL bottles are made from recycled aluminum and incorporate Smol’s refill system. Smol explains that recycled aluminum uses 95% less energy during production than virgin aluminum and 90% less energy to produce than recycled glass.
The home care company already uses recycled plastic bottles for its home range collection, but now also offers aluminum solutions as a choice for consumers.
Today, Clearwater Paper Corporation introduced Velora™, a new lightweight folding carton paperboard engineered to deliver dependable performa
Asahi Kasei, the parent company of Asahi Photoproducts, will highlight two distinct technology directions in flexographic platemaking at Forum Infoflex 2026, taking place April 26–29 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
At the event, Asahi will focus on the REVO SERIES, designed to support more efficient and stable platemaking workflows, and on AWP™-CLFQ, which will be introduced to the US market for the first time and is engineered for high-definition imaging and consistent print performance.
British sustainable packaging innovator Frugalpac has introduced a new high-speed manufacturing system designed to significantly scale the produc
Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has unveiled a new closure targeting applications such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces. The 55 mm Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400 is a lightweighted upgrade compared to previous versions.
In a leap forward for sustainable materials, researchers at Northwestern University have unveiled a groundbreaking graphene oxide-based coating that could soon replace toxic PFAS chemicals in food packaging. This non-toxic, affordable, and compostable alternative is already showing industry-shaking potential to revolutionize how we keep food safe and the planet safer.
Sun Chemical today announced the launch of the AquaHeat platform, a new generation of food-safe, bio-based printing inks. The new inks enable full-color printing for high-temperature food applications, unlocking commercial baking and food-service packaging opportunities previously not possible, while supporting sustainability, productivity, and regulatory confidence.
Promix Solutions AG’s Microcell technology is making waves in the packaging industry by reducing material use, improving recyclability, and cutting costs. This eco-friendly solution aligns with the European Packaging Regulation, and offers significant benefits for manufacturers and the environment.
The groninger Group is entering a new phase of growth: A major construction project is underway at the company’s Crailsheim campus, featuring a 54,000-square-foot assembly hall and an adjacent three-story, 21,500-square-foot office complex. Covering more than 75,000 square feet in total and backed by an investment of over €30 million, the project marks the largest single investment in the company’s 45-year history.
This milestone comes just four years after groninger’s last major expansion, when a new logistics center was inaugurated in 2021 following a €20-million investment.
Biologics, mRNA therapies, antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), and other next-generation pharmaceuticals are highly effective but also extremely sensitive. Ensuring their stability requires more than suitable primary packaging—it demands intelligent secondary solutions that safeguard against light, oxygen, and extreme temperatures. At Schreiner MediPharm, Corinna Endres, Product Manager Drug Protection, is responsible for label systems designed specifically for these challenges. In this interview, she highlights current demands and emerging innovations in drug protection.