TemperPack has introduced a recyclable padded mailer aimed at e-commerce shipments, offering an alternative to boxes for a range of products.

DS Smith Packaging Systems has launched a new range of mandrel case forming and sealing equipment designed for higher-speed packaging lines.

Sonoco has revealed plans to increase prices in the EMEA market for uncoated recycled paperboard, tube and core products.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has widened its paper coatings offering with water-based barrier and heat-seal products for paper packaging.

Sidel has introduced a tool, which is designed to estimate possible savings in primary packaging under different production scenarios.

Sun Chemical has introduced AquaHeat, a new line of food-safe, bio-based printing inks for packaging used in high-temperature food applications.

A sharp oil shock is feeding directly into global packaging costs, as higher crude prices drive up resin, aluminium and glass production expenses.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is exposing how closely packaging supply chains are tied to global energy and shipping routes.

Saica Flex Deeside has invested £2.2m ($2.9m) in a fully automated coating machine at its Deeside site, increasing production capability.

Brazil’s regulator Anvisa has suspended selected medical devices after identifying packaging defects that could compromise sterility and patient safety.

Tetra Pak has broken ground on a new facility at its North American headquarters in Denton, Texas, expanding its Product Development Center.

Brazil is strengthening its reverse logistics system for pesticide packaging with the rollout of a nationwide itinerant collection programme.