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A 3D printer that uses food waste
Developed by two MIT graduates, Biru Cao and Yiqing Wang, the FOODres.AI printer rethinks the uses of 3D printing on a domestic scale. Its compact design transforms food waste into objects such as coasters, containers or decorative elements via a fully automated 3D system.
Thanks to integrated AI, it identifies printable materials, suggests suitable "recipes", generates tool paths and pilots the manufacturing process without technical intervention. Winner of an iF Design Award and an A'Design Award, this innovation is part of a new generation of solutions combining sustainability, automation and distributed design.
Fibre Excellence paper mill restarts after a month's shutdown
After more than a month's suspension, the Fibre Excellence mill in Saint-Gaudens, Haute-Garonne, France, restarted pulp production on Monday, November 24, 2025. The shutdown, initiated on October 17, was in response to a difficult market context and tense global economic conditions, according to news from Actu.fr.
Almost 90% of the 280 employees were placed on partial lay-off during this period. The site, which produces around 280âeuros¯000 tonnes of paper pulp a year, supplies the graphic paper, packaging and hygiene sectors.
Love Paper Week returns in February 2026 to celebrate sustainable paper
Love Paper Week returns from February 2 to 6, 2026. The event, supported by the international Love Paper campaign, aims to promote the environmental and creative benefits of paper in our daily lives, as well as in packaging.
And this second edition offers even more resources for industry professionals, with new visuals, content for social networks, e-mail signatures and wallpapers. Organized on a global scale, this week of mobilization invites printers, publishers, papermakers, converters and distributors to join forces to defend this natural resource.
"Paper remains one of the most durable and effective media, points out Josh Birch, campaign manager for Two Sides UK. Renewable, recyclable and biodegradable, it is still the subject of many preconceived ideas "Love Paper Week gives the entire industry a common voice to deconstruct myths, share factual information and celebrate the benefits of paper with businesses and consumers alike."
Mondi expands its food packaging offer
Mondi launches a new food packaging portfolio, now incorporating solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities, reinforced by the recent acquisition of Schumacher Packaging.
This expanded offering covers all major segments of the âeuros food industry, from fresh produce to frozen foods, beverages, snacks and online sales.
The integration of Schumacher Packaging also strengthens the Group's regional production capacity in Europe, with additional sites and a more agile logistics network. Thanks to its ThinkBox innovation centers and certified laboratories, Mondi offers customized solutions optimized for safety, performance and impact at the point of sale.
Xerox launches a European reconditioning program
Xerox France has officially launched, alongside Distri3r (a subsidiary of the French industrial group D-Groupe), a European program for the reconditioning of office equipment. Operating out of Distri3r's Dunkirk plant, the program aims to extend the life of professional MFPs while reducing their environmental impact, with the aim of processing over 4,000 units a year by the end of 2026, starting with 50 units a month. Thirty jobs will be created in the first phase.
Palm strengthens its packaging offer
German newsprint, PPO and corrugated packaging manufacturer Palm announces the acquisition of 50% of Power Packaging, a company specializing in complex corrugated packaging, based in Nırsko, Czech Republic.
With this joint venture, the group, which has 5,000 employees and sales of 2 billion euros, extends its activities in the high-value-added customized packaging sector, while consolidating its presence in Central Europe. Power Packaging, which generates annual sales of 4âeuros¯million euros, will continue to operate with its current team.
The aim of this strategic merger is to create new commercial and industrial synergies. According to Marina Palm, Group President, the operation will enable "to offer an even wider range of products" to its European customers.
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 breaks booking record
Over 450 exhibitors have already confirmed their attendance at the 2026 edition of Packaging Innovations & Empack, to be held on February 5 and 6 at the NEC in Birmingham, England. (In 2025, 430 exhibitors were announced.) Organized by Easyfairs, the event will bring together all players in the packaging chain, from brands and suppliers to experts in innovation, design and sustainability.
Announced exhibitors include Amcor, Mondi, Sonoco, Saica, Allpack, Elopak, Reflex Group and official innovation partner Sheard Packaging. The 2026 edition will also feature a Smart Packaging Zone dedicated to AI, automation and serialized QR codes, as well as an area showcasing machines in operation with Trioworld UK, Sealed Air and Hazel 4D.
Over 7âeuros¯400 visitors are expected to attend this year's event, which promises to be one of the UK's leading packaging events.
