Innovations & New Products

DENMARK – Automation machinery manufacturer Omron has provided its collaborative robot (cobot) to support the end-of-line packaging process of ice cream tubs for Denmark-based ice…

UAE – Hotpack Global, the UAE firm manufacturing sustainable packaging products, has launched post-consumer recycled (PCR) shopping bags for Spinneys, marking a significant milestone in…

GERMANY – Berlin-based start-up CleanHub has raised US$6.99 million (€6.4m) for its plastic waste recovery technology, which uses QR code-based track and trace technology to…

AUSTRALIA – Perth-based start-up Uluu uses naturally farmed seaweed to make pellets that can be turned into any form of plastic. Uluu’s compostable polymer, called…

SPAIN – Global packaging solutions provider Amcor Capsules, has collaborated with Aludium to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screwcaps. Amcor says that…

UK – The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has introduced Papercycle, an online recyclability assessment and certification tool for fiber-based packaging materials and products. CPI…

FINLAND – Helsinki-based supplier of labeling materials for branding and promotion, UPM Raflatac has launched its new collection of wine, spirits and beverage label materials…

FRANCE – Paris Olympics has revealed plans to use chairs made from recycled plastic during next year’s games. Spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games…

BELGIUM – Absolut Vodka has launched its third annual limited-edition bottle as part of its collaboration with the electronic music festival Tomorrowland in Belgium Tomorrowland,…

USA – American packaging company Berry Global has launched a new spray-through overcap, which is made using 50% recycled content. This recycled plastic stock option…