Innovation and sustainability: Focus is on materials and research at IPACK-IMA 2025

The IPACK-Mat project dedicated to materials is back, as well as the thematic area Ipackima Lab focusing on product testing and certification, with the support of CONAI and Italian Institute of Packaging.

Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest to use botanical synthesis in producing plant-based ingredients

New collaboration between Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest aims to pioneer next generation of plant-based ingredients for healthier food and beverages.

WITTMANN and WAGO strengthen training cooperation

WITTMANN and WAGO intensify their cooperation in technical vocational training program

Eclectic color trend forecasted for the Plastics Industry

Avient’s ColorForward™ color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry forecasts an eclectic color palette in 2026

MycoTechnology appoints new CEO

Jordi Ferre will assume the role of CEO of MycoTechnology effective January 2, 2025.

Solution and system partner for silicone injection moulding

ARBURG at Plastec West 2025 will showcase its innovative technologies for silicone injection moulding, digitalisation and automation.

Archroma Packaging Technologies joins NC State's SAFI consortium

Archroma Packaging Technologies joins NC State's SAFI consortium to examine feedstock supply chain, conversion processes, fiber characterization and performance, life cycle analysis and consumer perception.

Unilever and Nufarm explore alternative raw materials for cleansing products

The strategic partnership between Unilever and Nufarm aims to cultivate crops with significant biomass to produce sustainable oils.

TriMas Packaging opens high-tech facility in Haining, China

The Haining facility manufactures dispensing and airless lotion pumps, foaming pumps, caps and closures, primarily for the beauty and personal care markets. It also produces lotion pumps to meet the growing demand in the online retail sector.

Corbion offers new solutions for protecting refrigerated foods

Two new product introductions complete the industry's most powerful combination of high-performing ingredient technology, expert consultative support and advanced formulation tools.

Westfalia Fruit: Laser etching eliminates need for plastic PLU stickers

Westfalia Fruit, multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has launched laser etching of information such as fruit origin, customer branding, and product reference, onto the mango skin, thus eliminating the need for plastic PLU stickers.

From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market

Faba beans are a solid source of protein and dietary fiber, as well as vitamin C, folates, calcium, phosphorous, iron, and zinc.