Fresh-Lock has introduced two new slider systems for flexible packaging applications, with designs that reflects its focus on expanding sustainable closure solutions.

TIPA, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has introduced a certified home-compostable label for fresh produce, using BioTAK adhesive from Bio4Life.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has formed a partnership with Ravenwood Packaging to develop hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesives tailored for Ravenwood’s linerless labelling systems.

Packaging can be part of the solution to the climate crisis, says MYCO CEO David Šohaj Minařík, with proof that the company's mycelium-based packaging actively helps remove carbon from the atmosphere.

ElitePlus will host world’s largest speciality films and flexible packaging summit in Mumbai on 2-3 September, with the event set to bring together over 2200 delegates from more than 23 countries.

Mondi has introduced Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a new high-performance kraft paper designed for coating applications in industrial and consumer packaging.

Henkel has developed a hot melt adhesive designed to improve PET bottle recycling by enabling cleaner separation of labels during processing.

Wrapt Packaging has introduced a new paper-based protective packaging material to the Australian market – Papair Bubble Wrap –  designed to provide an alternative to conventional plastic bubble wrap.

Ball & Doggett is expanding its fibre-based packaging board portfolio, through an exclusive distribution agreement with global pulp and paper producer CMPC.

Viva Energy has launched PlasVE, a new brand name for the polypropylene products manufactured at its Geelong site, marking a fresh chapter for Australia’s only domestic producer of polypropylene.

KM Packaging has introduced K-Peel 4G, a mono PET lidding film designed to seal to all PET-based trays at low temperatures. It can be used for ambient, chilled or frozen applications.

Minimalism isn’t a design trend; it’s a design principle. At its core is a question for every business: how can we do more with less? The answer lies with flexible packaging, as Julie O’Loughlin, group marketing manager at Parkside Flexibles, explains.

Sudpack has developed recyclable mono-material packaging solutions for coffee beans and ground coffee, offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminium/PE laminates.

A long-time challenge – the environmental impact of small plastic sachets – has found a promising solution through a collaboration between Futamura, Repaq, and GK Sondermaschinenbau.

Ahlstrom’s Sulpack PFAS-free flexible packaging range has achieved Home Compostable certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association, meeting the AS 5810 requirements.

Bloom Biorenewables, a previous Amcor Lift-Off program winner, has successfully closed a Series A funding round exceeding US$14m. It is collaborating with Amcor on R&D for sustainable plastics.