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Aicomp Summit 2026 live: Stratasys showcases 3D printing innovations for packaging

Stratasys is showcasing how additive manufacturing (AM) creates added value to the packaging industry at the ongoing Aicomp Summit 2026 in Vienna, Austria (March 11–13). The company is presenting its 3D printing applications, exploring the technology’s potential for the packaging sector.Live from the conference, Packaging Insights speaks to Stratasys, a provider of industrial 3D printing and additive printing, about the implementation of AM in packaging.
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Personal care packagers target aesthetics, functionality & verified sustainability
Personal care packaging providers are scaling recyclability, reuse, and paperization as consumers increasingly scrutinize sustainability claims that are not sufficiently scientifically backed. Packaging Insights speaks to Ampacet, Aptar Beauty, Bormioli Luigi, Fedrigoni Special Papers, and Silgan Dispensing to find out more about their latest packaging formats targeting the beauty segment. 
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AlpVision CEO talks global invisible cryptography authentication for packaging
AlpVision, a global authentication and counterfeiting company based in Switzerland, highlights its invisible cryptoglyph authentication, which embeds security patterns in packaging varnish. Packaging Insights speaks to Fred Jordan, CEO at AlpVision, about the cross-industry deployment of the counterfeiting solution. We also discuss what makes the system detectable via smartphones and its environmentally sustainability features. 
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Dairy packaging innovation
Dairy packaging launches are increasing at a 17% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025, according to data provided by Innova Market Insights. Environmental sustainability remains a major trend, with consumers globally opting for biodegradable packaging for dairy products. Recyclable was the leading sustainable packaging claim, while reusable saw the fastest growth in launches.
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Aicomp Summit 2026 live: Aicomp CEO on software adoption in the packaging industry 

On the opening day of the Aicomp Summit 2026, we speak to Aimcomp CEO, Jens Hennecke, about his goals for this year’s summit. Hennecke outlines how the industry’s adoption of software solutions has evolved, and how he expects it to develop in the years to come.

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Packaging Innovations 2026 review: Data, design & regulations drive circularity
Packaging Innovations 2026 in Birmingham, UK, welcomed 450 exhibitors showcasing circular packaging design. As the industry adapts to the UK’s packaging EPR and DRS launch, suppliers presented solutions catering to these regulatory shifts. Highlights included recycle-ready monomaterial solutions, compostable packaging and labels, and AI-assisted recyclability data analytics.

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Australia updates circular economy strategy for packaging
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Australia’s Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has updated its circular packaging economy strategy. In a statement, the DCCEEW affirms its commitment to help the packaging industry  reduce single-use plastic, increase recycling, and introduce DRS and EPR schemes, in line with Australia’s National Packaging Targets (NPT). 
GCR Plastic Solutions and Rigk trial advanced recycling for post-consumer...
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GCR Plastic Solutions and German collective EPR system provider Rigk are conducting an advanced industrial recycling trial for post-consumer packaging from the German Packaging Material Recovery for Agriculture (PAMIRA) system and the sector-specific GVÖ scheme.Rigk operates take back and recycling solutions for industrial, commercial, and agricultural packaging, including PAMIRA, the sector-specific system for used plant protection products and liquid fertilizer packaging.
Coverpla creates custom packaging for Malva 1979’s new fragrances
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Coverpla has developed the primary packaging for Malva 1979’s new fragrances. The French packaging company also provided bottles and caps, along with the decor. Malva 1979 was launched last September by Italian perfumer and cosmetic expert Malva Moncalvo. “We chose Coverpla as our partner initially for its exclusively European footprint, from glass to pumps via caps, as well as for its personalization capacity. Malva 1979 was thus able to communicate its refinement and elegance thanks to high-quality screen-printing on the glass and caps,” says Malva Moncalvo. 
South Korea eases courier packaging rules and encourages plastic cuts
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South Korea has proposed revisions to its packaging regulations for courier shipments, introducing more flexible requirements for parcels containing fragile products and easing standards for companies using automated equipment or recycled and paper packaging materials. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has opened an administrative notice period for a partial revision of the “Notice on Simple Measurement Methods for Product Packaging Materials and Packaging Methods.”
Emerging link between nanoplastics and neurodegenerative diseases, scientists...
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Researchers from Duke University, US, have identified emerging evidence linking nanoplastics to pathways implicated in neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and dementia. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reveals that certain types of nanoplastics, such as PE and PS, can strongly interact with a protein called α-synuclein. This interaction causes conformational changes to those associated with propagative pathology in brain diseases relating to emotion, thinking, and social abilities. 
Puratos strikes deal to acquire Dawn Foods in bakery industry shakeup
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Puratos is poised to acquire global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Foods in a major move in the bakery ingredients space. The two century-old family companies have been serving professional bakery markets for decades. Earlier this week, they announced a deal for Puratos to acquire Dawn Foods, subject to the usual regulatory approvals.
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UK probes glass container imports from China and Türkiye...
The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched two investigations into glass container imports from China and Türkiye that examine whether unfair competition and trading practices are harming the UK glass industry. The TRA inspects unfair import practices to determine if subsequent trade remedy measures are needed. 
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EU Circular Economy Act: Packaging organizations debate...
The EU’s forthcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) aims to promote the union’s transition to a circular packaging economy. However, packaging organizations Europen and the European Environmental Bureau (EBB) argue that the legislative initiative needs to go beyond its current scope to establish a single market and ensure environmental protection. “The Clean Industrial Deal identified circularity as a strategic priority, with the CEA designed to accelerate the transition by building on the EU Single Market and enabling the free movement of circular products and secondary materials while stimulating demand for them,” Francesca Stevens, secretary general at Europen, tells Packaging Insights. 
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Top Packaging Trends 2026: Navigating sustainability,...
Innova Market Insights has announced its Top Packaging Trends 2026, with “Substantiated Sustainability” taking top spot. This trend emphasizes the need for verified environmental claims, driven by stricter regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging but are wary of greenwashing, meaning brands must back sustainability claims with scientific evidence. The second trend, “Digital-Enhanced Designs,” highlights the growing role of digital technologies like AI, augmented reality, and QR codes in packaging. These innovations improve consumer engagement and product traceability, while digital product passports offer detailed lifecycle data.

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Beauty and care packagingMar2026

Innova Market Insights’ data shows a 3% compound annual growth rate in beauty and personal care packaging launches from 2024 to 2025. More than 20% of launches were packaged in folded cartons, while 7...

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Breakthrough barrier coatings Mar 2026

Freshness is a key factor consumers use to assess F&B packaging quality, according to Innova Market Insights. Barrier coatings on packaging help preserve freshness and flavor by protecting products from bacteria and external contaminants. New product launches indicate that brands are increasingly emphasizing this packaging benefit in their communications.

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Dairy packaging innovationMar 2026

Dairy packaging launches are increasing at a 17% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025, according to data provided by Innova Market Insights. Environmental sustainability remains a major trend, with consumers globally opting for biodegradable packaging for dairy products. Recyclable was the leading sustainable packaging claim, while reusable saw the fastest growth in launches.

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Aicomp Summit 2026 live: Aicomp CEO on software adoption in the packaging industry 

On the opening day of the Aicomp Summit 2026, we speak to Aimcomp CEO, Jens Hennecke, about his goals for this year’s summit. Hennecke outlines how the industry’s adoption of software solutions has evolved, and how he expects it to develop in the years to come.

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Milk Studio on balancing regulatory compliance and design trends
Packaging Innovations 2026: Xampla CEO on scaling paperization in foodservice packs
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Packaging Innovations 2026: Ecosurety talks packaging EPR compliance 
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