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May in review: Industry gathers at Interpack 2026, California approves SB 54 despite criticism
Last month, Packaging Insights attended Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, where packaging industry experts highlighted supply chain resilience and regulatory readiness as important ongoing developments. On the show floor, we also spoke to industry representatives about the latest innovations in monomaterial flexible materials and food waste reduction. In the US, California approved the long-awaited and highly contested SB 54, an EPR law aiming to boost plastic circularity and reduce the environmental effects of the packaging industry, but the final text of the regulation still faced criticism from non-governmental groups.Scaling safe, user-friendly reusable packaging through tech and innovation
As consumer awareness surrounding waste reduction and the climate impact of single-use products intensifies, F&B packaging industry leaders are tackling the complex realities of scaling up reusable packaging systems that are commercially viable and environmentally impactful. Packaging Insights speaks to Borealis, Tomra, and Eco-Products about innovating materials, design, and return mechanisms to support repeated use of cups and food containers.Cosmogen: Demand for airtight and portable packaging grows in personal care
The shift toward airtight, dose-precise, and portable options is shaping personal care packaging innovation, as brands continue to navigate a “tension” between premium packaging aesthetics and recyclability, says Maud Lelièvre, marketing and communication director at Cosmogen. Cosmogen, a France-based packaging company, designs luxury personal care packaging for the health, wellness, and beauty sector. Protein packaging reinvented
Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.Mono-material labelling technology conquers ‘overpacking’ challenge in snacks industry
Sustainability goals and changing market preferences are encouraging snack and bakery producers to rethink packaging. Cama Group offers turnkey lines and a labelling solution that replaces multipack flow-wrap overpacking with recyclable mono-material labels. The approach reduces material use, improves recycling compatibility, increases marketing flexibility and supports efficient, high-speed production.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Cama Group. Interpack 2026: PakTech boosts multipack circularity & PPWR compliance
Keenan Hoar-Perez, international sales manager at PakTech, showcased the company’s fully recycled and recyclable multipack handles designed to support compliance with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) while enabling fast, efficient scalability.Settings
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Interpack 2026: PakTech boosts multipack circularity & PPWR compliance
Keenan Hoar-Perez, international sales manager at PakTech, showcased the company’s fully recycled and recyclable multipack handles designed to support compliance with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) while enabling fast, efficient scalability.
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