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1 Oct 2026

Pack4Food vzw is a Belgian non-profit, based in Ghent, that coordinates collaborative research and technical advice for companies across the food packaging value chain, including packaging producers, filling-machine makers and retailers. Founded in 2005 and independent since 2011, it runs joint research projects on topics such as barrier properties, intelligent packaging and biobased materials.

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Sustainability & CircularityRegulatory & Legal 1 Oct 2026

Belgian research bodies launch CircuPrint project on recyclable flexible packaging

Belgian innovation centres VIGC, Pack4Food and Centexbel-VKC have started CircuPrint, a VLAIO-funded project researching how inks, substrates and printing processes affect the recyclability of flexible plastic packaging and the reprintability of recycled films. The project, which began on 1 October 2026, responds to EU PPWR requirements on recyclability and recycled content, and will hold an industry kick-off event on 13 November 2026 in Kortrijk.

Why this mattersPPWR compliance forces printers, converters and film suppliers to coordinate ink and substrate choices with recyclers, a shift from siloed decisions.

  • The VLAIO-funded CircuPrint project started on 1 October 2026
  • Partners are VIGC, Pack4Food and Centexbel-VKC
  • The project studies how inks and printing processes affect recyclability of flexible plastic packaging
  • It also examines how films made with recycled content can be printed again at commercial quality
  • The work is framed as a response to PPWR recyclability and recycled-content requirements
  • A kick-off event for industry participants is scheduled for 13 November 2026 in Kortrijk
VIGC Pack4Food Centexbel-VKC
Sources sign.nl NL
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