Packaging technology supplier Fresnels has announced a new direct-to-surface finish effect for bottles.

Food packaging development company Sirane has launched anti-microbial absorbent packaging that can extend the shelf life of meat and poultry.

King Group has launched a 'game-changing' stretch film for pallet wrapping and is offering PKN readers a free trial offer to test the film yourself.

Adhesive coatings company Herma has developed new technology for wet wipe packaging.

Specialty BOPP films manufacturer Cosmo Films has added several new barrier films to its range, including transparent and metalised varieties.

US company Fresnels has been studying the use of digital lenses as a way of enhancing packaging in the future.

A new, high-stiffness polypropylene grade for use in metallisable BOPP film applications has been produced by LyondellBasell.

Amcor Rigid Plastics has launched a new range of PET stock bottles and preforms.

The trend towards shrink sleeve films is growing, with companies such as self-adhesive label materials producer UPM Raflatac leading.

BOPP films maker Cosmo Films has launched a range of BOPP-based Black Velvet lamination films.

KHS GmbH has developed its lightest-yet 0.5-litre PET beer bottle with the help of a lightweighting program called Bottles & Shapes.

A biodegradable cup suited to both food and beverages of different temperatures will be launched next month.

Two new opening aids are set to improve convenience and product protection for bag or tube packaging.

International trade fair K 2016, to be held in Dusseldorf later this month, will present the latest innovation in plastics packaging materials and production methods.

BOPP films producer Innovia Films has added an easy-open food packaging film to its range.

Renewable packaging solutions company Stora Enso has launched a natural-look paperboard for food packaging and cosmetics.