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DS Smith, KHS and Carlsberg produces a sustainable cardboard pack

DS Smith, KHS and Carlsberg produces a sustainable cardboard pack

Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have launched a cardboard multipack with rounded corners based on Arcwise technology. First introduced in Poland, the solution is intended to combine stronger shelf impact, lower material use and production on existing machines.

Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils

Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils

Sidel is announcing the premiere of a 1-litre PET bottle for edible oils produced using stretch blow moulding with laser heating. The Power Ring design is intended to cut weight by 20% while maintaining comparable in-use performance and load resistance.

GEA PowerPak 5000 - a new thermoformer for food packaging

GEA PowerPak 5000 - a new thermoformer for food packaging

GEA introduces the PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging applications. The machine is intended to support multiple packaging formats, offer scalable automation, and provide readiness for connectivity and condition monitoring.

ReLoop integrates meal dispensing and packaging returns

ReLoop integrates meal dispensing and packaging returns

The ReLoop project combines automated ready-meal dispensing with the return of reusable, traceable packaging in a closed-loop system. The consortium reports a 90–95% reduction versus single-use packaging and targets packaging durability of at least 40 use cycles.

Coveris to showcase PFAS-free packaging at Interzoo 2026

Coveris to showcase PFAS-free packaging at Interzoo 2026

Coveris announces the presentation of PFAS-free mono-material pet food packaging at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg. The portfolio is to include, among others, lightweight PE solutions and a metallised variant with enhanced barrier performance.

Sidel presents Evofill PET for water and still beverages

Sidel presents Evofill PET for water and still beverages

Sidel is launching the Evofill PET filler for water and still beverages. The company highlights up to a 20% increase in filling speed, capacity up to 90,000 bottles per hour, hygiene-focused features and a more compact machine design.

Kp introduces mono-material PET boards for fish VSP

Kp introduces mono-material PET boards for fish VSP

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced kp Evolve Fish Boards, mono-material PET boards for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed fish. The solution is intended to be fully recyclable in PET streams and can contain up to 100% recycled content.

Save Food at interpack 2026: programme of talks and awards

Save Food at interpack 2026: programme of talks and awards

At interpack 2026, the Save Food initiative has scheduled expert talks on 12 May, a project competition, and awards for solutions that reduce food losses. The programme also includes a thematic route across the exhibition grounds.

BMT improves prediction of PET bottle performance

BMT improves prediction of PET bottle performance

BMT has developed a forming simulation method intended to enable more accurate prediction of wall thickness distribution and performance parameters of PET and rPET bottles before production begins. The solution combines material characterisation with virtual testing.

Carlo Remmele to lead Südpack’s Food business unit

Carlo Remmele to lead Südpack’s Food business unit

Südpack has entrusted leadership of its key Business Unit Food to Carlo Remmele, a member of the founding family’s third generation. The change is intended to strengthen the group’s focus on its core business and support long-term development.