Packagings

Packagings are necessary in today's world: they protect the product, give informations about the product and attract attention of concumers. There are various packaging materials: plastics, paper, glass, metal or wood. Nowadays packagings became smart: they can indicate, whether packed food is fresh or protect against counterfeiting.

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Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins

Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.

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Interpack 2026

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RecyClass strengthens the role of recyclate in packaging

The RecyClass certification system is used to assess the recyclability of plastic packaging and track the origin of secondary raw materials. The growing importance of this certification is linked to regulatory requirements, supply chain transparency and the development of the circular economy.

Residual waste sorting

Stadler says residual waste sorting is becoming an important part of material recovery and achieving circular economy goals. The company points to the growing importance of flexible and safe plants adapted to local conditions.

How digitalisation is driving sustainable packaging innovations

Digitalisation is currently transforming the industry of packaging. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulations, it is changing how bottles are being designed, tested and delivered to the market.

Global BOPP films market maintains growth

According to the updated report by AMI Market Intelligence, global demand for BOPP films reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2025. Despite cost pressure and geopolitical instability, the segment is expected to grow at a rate exceeding 3% per year through 2030.