Handtmann presents plant-based protein and edible packaging concepts at IFFA 2025

We sat down with Michael Betz, head of industry sector development and food technology at Handtmann, to discuss food innovation trends, machinery processing advancements, and the value of industry...

IFFA 2025 live: Multivac president unpacks sliced meat market trends

The German machinery manufacturer expands its product portfolio for integrated line solutions after identifying an urgent need for meat slicing solutions in the high-output range. “We currently do...

Top Packaging Trends 2025: AI-enhanced “Connected Platforms” to advance circular economy

Meanwhile, the ever-increasing regulatory and consumer demand for improved environmental outcomes in packaging will incentivize innovation in more sustainable materials and systems this year....

Packaging Innovations 2025: UK’s “game-changing” EPR leaves plastic suppliers concerned

The pEPR scheme is designed to shift the responsibility and cost of packaging waste management from taxpayers and local authorities to businesses that use and supply the packaging. The first EPR...

Generative AI and packaging: McKinsey design expert on new tech and human creativity

Bannerman is set to give a talk on “Designing with AI” at Packaging Innovations 2025 next week in Birmingham, UK. He leads McKinsey’s European design practice and works with the management...

DS Smith’s Surface and Barrier director discusses next-gen coatings for fiber-based packaging

Packaging Insights sits down with Susana Aucejo, Surface and Barrier director at DS Smith, to understand how these challenges might be overcome and why barrier coating innovation is crucial to the...

Coveris, Tetra Pak and Mondi: Barrier coating innovation bolsters packaging circular economy

A key challenge for paper-based suppliers is maintaining packaging performance — such as protection against moisture, grease and oxygen — while ensuring the materials are designed for...

Berry Global forms world-leading nonwovens firm after HHNF business spin-off

Berry CEO Kevin Kwilinski says: “With this move to optimize our portfolio, we solidify our position as a global leader of consumer-focused packaging solutions while enhancing the stability of our...