The UK’s new deforestation legislation is set to create a costly regulatory headache for consumer goods companies when enforced alongside China’s updated supply chain security ruling.

UK-based A4 Labels has introduced a product line called Ocean Action Labels that uses ocean-bound plastic as a feedstock.

NextGen Label Group has named Anton Ali as its new chief technical officer )CTO) when current Paul Roux retires at the end of 2026.

Silgan has posted a net income of $75.8m for the second quarter of 2026, down from $89m in the same period of 2025.

Siegwerk has introduced COLORWERK FastMatch Cloud, a cloud-based colour management platform created with X-Rite Pantone.

From sustainability regulation to investment trends, H1 2026 offers an early view of what's likely to shape the global packaging industry in H2.

Clamshell packaging protects retail products with strength and visibility but faces growing concerns over consumer safety and plastic waste.

Gerresheimer has agreed to offload Centor and its global Primary Packaging Plastics business to an affiliate of funds advised by private equity firm Apax Partners.

Austrian dairy firm SalzburgMilch has started commercial production with SIG’s DomeMini carton bottle packaging.

DS Smith and Schneider Electric have unveiled a universal packaging solution designed for electrical switchgear.

Businesses must understand how packaging choices affect costs to remain competitive and compliant. / Credit: DC Studio via Shutterstock Packaging design is no longer judged only on cost, performance ...