FaiveleyTech introduces Sulapac Solid with YOM Beauty
July 27, 2026
FaiveleyTech's Beauty Business Unit has signed an industrial alliance with the pioneering brand YOM Beauty, for which it has created a lid and spatula made of Sulapac Solid material. To bring YOM Beauty's vision to life, FaiveleyTech's Beauty Business Unit has leveraged its extensive expertise in material transformation...
The RDM Group achieves its sustainability goals for 2025
July 20, 2026
The RDM Group has published a preview of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a year in which it achieved a production of 1.055 kilotons of cardboard and recycled 1.058 kilotons of paper. Furthermore, it increased its use of renewable energy to 79%, reduced its carbon intensity by 20% compared to 2020, and sourced 85% of its materials from sustainable sources.
Conference organized by the Packaging Innovation Cluster and the Packaging Cluster
July 14, 2026
The new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, known as PPWR, will come into effect on August 12th, at which point certain obligations will become mandatory for companies that place packaged products on the market. Its scope extends far beyond the packaging industry itself and also affects…
Fibtray, a technology patented by AINIA for modified atmosphere packaging in cardboard
May 12th 2026
Fibtray Solutions SL, a startup backed by AINIA and REDIT Ventures, has signed an agreement with Grupo La Plana to produce the Fibtray tray, a laminated cardboard container that can reduce plastic use by up to 96% compared to conventional trays. Its design allows for the development of cardboard solutions suitable for modified atmosphere packaging...
FibreSeal by Smurfit Westrock: the heat-sealable and recyclable paper that replaces plastic film
May 5th 2026
Smurfit Westrock presents FibreSeal, a heat-sealable kraft paper designed to replace plastic film in e-commerce, FMCG, and multipack applications. This solution, which helps reduce carbon footprint, combines mechanical strength, flexibility, and heat-sealing capabilities, offering an alternative...
Success of MeetingPack 2026
April 29th 2026
MeetingPack, a leading event for barrier materials and packaging trends, held its seventh edition on April 21 and 22 at the Museu de Les Ciències in Valencia. Organized by AINIA and AIMPLAS, this event brought together key players in the packaging value chain and was attended by over 200 professionals. There were...
The price of plastic raw materials has increased by more than 30% since the start of the war in Iran.
April 7th 2026
The start of the war in Iran has generated a storm in the global economy, directly affecting oil and its derivatives, as well as national and international transport. Since then, companies that manufacture plastic products have seen the price of their raw materials rise by around 30%. This data comes from a survey that has...
A biomaterial that is stronger in contact with water could replace plastic
March 13th 2026
A study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), in collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), reveals the first biomaterial developed from shrimp shells that is not only water-resistant but also becomes stronger upon contact with water. Inspired by...
A package with Vivomer for Wild, awarded for its sustainability
March 3th 2026
Morrama has updated the packaging and refills for its Wild shower gel. Originally launched in 2023, the redesign focused on cost reduction, materials, and user experience. A key factor was ensuring backward compatibility. The new refills had to fit the old cases, and the refills...
Konica Minolta and MJ Material develop smart recycled materials using AI
March 3th 2026
Konica Minolta has expanded its collaboration with MJ Material to establish a smart recycled materials company. These plastic materials are characterized by a more reliable supply and consistent quality, combining Konica Minolta's patented detection and artificial intelligence technologies with...
