1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (303+ words) Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America have entered a new agreement with Smurfit Westrock, appointing the sustainable packaging company as a worldwide partner and official packaging innovation partner for the next three Ryder Cup tournaments. The Ryder Cup,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (246+ words) The fibre-based system comprises a folding pallet box, base, cover, and integrated positioners. DS Smith Technicarton, part of International Paper, has developed a new fibre-based automotive chassis packaging solution aimed at automotive tier suppliers in the Iberian region. The product…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (317+ words) FedEx has introduced a new reusable packaging option aimed at business-to-business (B2B) shipping companies. Developed in collaboration with circular logistics specialist Returnity, the container uses a design specific to FedEx and is intended to be integrated into the existing FedEx network....

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (351+ words) India's $5bn packaged water industry is being affected by the ongoing conflict in Iran, with manufacturers reporting increased costs for key packaging materials ahead of the country's peak summer season, reported Reuters. The escalation in oil prices due to the war…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (217+ words) P&B (Foods) has introduced a fully automated production line for its sauce operations, delivered and commissioned by UK-based integrator Autopack. The move is part of the manufacturer's initiative to update its processing facilities. The new system is designed to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (158+ words) More than 20 Xaar Versatex printbars have been installed nationwide through this partnership. The Versatex printbar enables the application of varnish and cold foil embellishments within a single unit, using one type of fluid. It is designed in both left-to-right and…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (433+ words) Singapore's mandatory disposable carrier bag charge, introduced in July 2023, has led to a reported 70 to 80 per cent decline in plastic bag distribution at major supermarkets. Singapore's mandatory disposable carrier bag charge introduced in July 2023 has significantly reduced supermarket plastic bag…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (328+ words) The addition completes the roll-out of 3D printing facilities across all five of Amcor's global rigid packaging centres. Amcor has implemented a 3D printing system at its innovation centre in Barcelona, Spain, as part of its rigid packaging division. The addition completes…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (566+ words) France's consumer authority has set out how food packaging must meet EU safety rules to avoid harmful chemicals leaking into food. France has clarified its framework for food packaging and food contact materials (FCMs), setting out detailed compliance, labelling and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (395+ words) New federal guidance on US food traceability rules is set to affect how packaging companies label and track food products ahead of a 2028 compliance deadline. The US government has updated its FDA food traceability rule under FSMA 204, issuing draft guidance…...