The trend towards shrink sleeve films is growing, with companies such as self-adhesive label materials producer UPM Raflatac leading.

BOPP films maker Cosmo Films has launched a range of BOPP-based Black Velvet lamination films.

KHS GmbH has developed its lightest-yet 0.5-litre PET beer bottle with the help of a lightweighting program called Bottles & Shapes.

A biodegradable cup suited to both food and beverages of different temperatures will be launched next month.

Two new opening aids are set to improve convenience and product protection for bag or tube packaging.

International trade fair K 2016, to be held in Dusseldorf later this month, will present the latest innovation in plastics packaging materials and production methods.

BOPP films producer Innovia Films has added an easy-open food packaging film to its range.

Renewable packaging solutions company Stora Enso has launched a natural-look paperboard for food packaging and cosmetics.

India-based flexible packaging materials and solutions company Uflex has launched a new type of 3D packaging for rice.

Cosmo Films will demonstrate its specialty barrier films at FachPack 2016 this week.

Packaging and containers manufacturer RPC Promens Industrial has launched a combi pack for filling, storing and transporting products.

Glass bottle manufacturer Owens-Illinois has developed the technology to produce red glass on a commercial scale.

A global end-to-end flexible packaging company has released technology for waterless flower packaging with an extended shelf life.

Masterbatch specialist Ampacet has launched technology which offers random colour effects for applications such as caps and closures.

Label and package printing suppliers will converge on the Labelexpo Americas show as part of a feature area called The Linerless Trail.

BOPP films manufacturer Cosmo Films has launched a BOPP film it claims will enhance the moisture resistance of cement bags.