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Engineered Printing Solutions chair highlights direct-to-object printing technologies

Kenneth Stack, executive chairman at Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS), discusses the range of direct-to-object (DTO) printing technologies and how EPS helps brands and manufacturers select the product printing solution best suited to their needs. Highlighting the company’s DTO solutions include pad printing, single-pass inkjet, multi-pass inkjet, and robotic printing, Stack tells Packaging Insights: “You decorate the container itself instead of wrapping or gluing a different substrate onto it. That removes the label or sleeve — the stock, the adhesive, the sleeve, the applicator — and with it a whole layer of cost, inventory, and material.”
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Cap and closure innovations target lower carbon footprints, accessibility and safety
Packaging companies are innovating on cap and closure solutions to lower carbon footprints through eco-friendly materials while improving consumer accessibility and product safety. Packaging Insights speaks to SIG, Blue Ocean Closures, and SnapSlide on how their proprietary closure architectures are displacing conventional twist-off plastics across pharmaceutical, F&B, and household markets.
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Avery Dennison: Smart labels becoming “media channels” to consumers
Smart technologies like QR codes and radio frequency identification (RFID) are transforming labels from passive features on packaging to points of contact with consumers, but only if brands commit to a long-term digital content strategy, says Noam Assael, CPG business ventures director, Material Group, EMENA, at Avery Dennison. Packaging Insights sits down with Assael to discuss how upcoming consumer interactions, regulations, and data collection are converging to demand more from labels. Increasingly, labels are part of a consumer’s experience with a product, while also enhancing traceability and validation of product credentials. 
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Trends in snack pack launches
Innova Market Insights data indicates that snack launches grew at a +8% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Flat pouches accounted for 50% of these launches, aligning with consumer preferences for purchasing salty snacks in pouches. Cup packaging formats showed the fastest growth, while plastic was the dominant packaging material.
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Dual-head Redundancy Non-Stop Sleeve Labeling by Bricspack
Bricspack’s dual-head redundancy system enables non-stop sleeve labeling without film splicing. Two independent sleeving heads, dual mandrels, and cutter systems provide hot-standby switching, while intelligent bottle-tracking and closed-loop compensation reduce omissions and defects. Validated at 36,000 BPH, the solution simplifies maintenance, improves fault tolerance, and significantly lowers total ownership costs.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Shanghai Bricspack.
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Industrial Physics underscores pack testing as rPET and lightweighting reshape performance

Natalia Ciesla, strategic segment manager at Industrial Physics, talks to us about how recycled PET (rPET) content and lightweighting are impacting bottle performance requirements. She discusses how testing can validate changes at production scale, and how quality assurance may evolve alongside sustainability targets.

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EU clarifies aluminum cap exemptions from SUPD tethering rules
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The EU has updated its guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the tethering requirements of different types of caps, lids, and covers under the Single-use Plastic Directive (SUPD). It now shows illustrations excluding aluminum caps or covers from the requirement laid out in Article 6 (1) of the directive.Specifically, the guidance, which includes additional illustrations, covers roll-on pilfer aluminum caps, pull ring caps, and aluminum foil lids sealed onto single-use beverage containers. 
Amcor expands rigid and flexible refill range for personal care products
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Amcor has expanded its refillable packaging ranges to include new materials and formats for personal care products, offering rigid and flexible solutions from a single supplier. The expansion responds to a growing demand for refillables in the beauty sector, according to the packager.
ALPLA and CCL Label introduce stackable PET alternative to aluminum can
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Alpenplastik Lehner Alwin (ALPLA) and CCL Label have jointly developed a stackable PET beverage bottle in a can format  with a full-body shrink sleeve, providing a “scalable alternative” to the aluminum can. The packaging solution uses transparent PET without additional coatings. The can is recyclable, while the closure keeps out contaminants and insects, reducing the need for cleaning during the recycling process, according to the companies.
EPR in Latin America: Regulatory momentum meets fragmented implementation
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EPR legislation is expanding across Latin America as governments seek to reduce packaging waste and advance the circular economy, but fragmented regulations and socioeconomic realities continue to hamper implementation. Across Latin America, many countries have adopted national EPR laws or regulations that assign producers responsibility for packaging waste. These include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. However, the scope and regulatory status of the legislation vary between these countries and also differ regionally. 
Coveris unveils monomaterial stretch sleeve to reduce packaging use
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Coveris has announced the development of a monomaterial sleeve for the launch of Dr. Beckmann liquid fabric softener in France. The packaging solution can support material reduction and recyclability while lowering energy usage, according to the company. For the project, Coveris utilized its SleeveFlex Ultra Stretch. “The material reduction is achieved through the fundamental design of the stretch sleeve,” Thorsten Umek, product expert for sleeves at Coveris, tells Packaging Insights. 
EU procurement reform could unlock new markets for sustainable ingredients
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Food Ingredients First

The European Commission’s proposed Public Procurement Act (PPA) could reshape how public institutions buy food, shifting the focus away from lowest-cost tenders toward broader considerations around quality, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. The proposed PPA aims to simplify existing rules while giving public buyers more flexibility to consider factors beyond price. The legislation would replace a complex framework of directives with a single regulation and introduce a stronger emphasis on the Best-Price Quality Ratio (BPQR). This would allow criteria like sustainability and social value to play a greater role in purchasing decisions.
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax sidelines bio-based alternatives,...
The UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) has drawn criticism from Duo Packaging, which argues that the policy unintentionally disadvantages bio-based plastics by treating them in the same way as fossil-based plastics. The PPT, introduced in 2022, requires manufacturers to pay a tax if they have produced or imported plastic packaging components in the UK — including bio-based plastics — that contain less than 30% recycled plastic. 
Bricspack dual-head non-stop sleeve labeling machine for 36,000 BPH production
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Dual-head Redundancy Non-Stop Sleeve Labeling by Bricspack
Bricspack’s dual-head redundancy system enables non-stop sleeve labeling without film splicing. Two independent sleeving heads, dual mandrels, and cutter systems provide hot-standby switching, while intelligent bottle-tracking and closed-loop compensation reduce omissions and defects. Validated at 36,000 BPH, the solution simplifies maintenance, improves fault tolerance, and significantly lowers total ownership costs.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Shanghai Bricspack.
Peak Nano nanolayer film technology using the same polymers
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Engineering New Film Capabilities Through Nanolayer...
Peak Nano’s nanolayering technology engineers commercially available polymers into high-performance films using existing extrusion equipment. By creating nanoscale layers as thin as 25 nanometers, the technology can improve barrier performance, toughness and recyclability while reducing costly materials and tie layers—accelerating next-generation packaging development without waiting for new polymer chemistry.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Peak Nano.

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Nutrition packaging formatsAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that as consumers increasingly incorporate supplements and sports nutrition into their daily routines, product launches continue to grow, driving innovation in nu...

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Caps & closures reimagined Sep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that product launches have increased over the past two years, with reclosable claims showing particularly strong growth, reaching a +15% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. As reclosability gains momentum, caps and closures are becoming an increasingly important area for packaging innovation.

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Trends in snack pack launchesSep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that snack launches grew at a +8% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Flat pouches accounted for 50% of these launches, aligning with consumer preferences for purchasing salty snacks in pouches. Cup packaging formats showed the fastest growth, while plastic was the dominant packaging material.

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Industrial Physics underscores pack testing as rPET and lightweighting reshape performance

Natalia Ciesla, strategic segment manager at Industrial Physics, talks to us about how recycled PET (rPET) content and lightweighting are impacting bottle performance requirements. She discusses how testing can validate changes at production scale, and how quality assurance may evolve alongside...

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