ProAmpac introduces intelligent packaging range for food applications
ProAmpac has launched its ProActive Intelligence Shelf Protect (SP) Series designed for select meat, seafood, and dairy applications and aiming
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International Paper considering sale of its European packaging division
International Paper is in discussions with prospective bidders regarding the potential sale of its EMEA packaging business. In a statement,
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Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Bel Group’s recyclable pouch packaging
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The Talking Point: Esko explores sustainability intelligence
We sat down with Geert de Proost, Director of product offering, and Susie Stitzel, Director of product management, Esko, to
Sustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging regulation in 2026
Packaging regulation has been changing and evolving in Europe and across the world, and staying ahead of this can be
Exploring functional barrier coatings for paper, with Conor Ludden
How has the paperization trend evolved in recent years - and how has the development of functional coatings, particularly bio-based
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Why better adhesives can improve paper sack production
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2D Coding: Redefining the role of flexible packaging
In this edition of The Spotlight, Markem-Imaje examines how 2D coding is redefining the role of flexible packaging and
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Transparent Paper: Advancing Paper-Based Alternatives for Visible Packaging
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Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Prevented Ocean Plastic’s project for food-safe recycled PP
Prevented Ocean Plastic is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its project seeking to recycle polypropylene (PP)
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How to take part in Packaging Europe’s Readers’ Award 2026
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What to expect at the 2026 Sustainable Packaging Summit
Less than one month out from the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, here’s a rundown on what visitors can expect
Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Bel Group’s recyclable pouch packaging
Nominated in the Readers Award category, Bel Group’s project combines a redesigned lightweight cap with a mono-material PE
Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Novamont and CCM’s ovenable ready meal tray
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Plans for new plastic tax in Germany
The German Ministry for Finance has proposed draft legislation for a plastic tax (Plastiksteuer) for businesses with a proposed start
An American perspective on sustainable packaging progress
How do sustainable packaging topics in the United States fit into the global conversation, and what can different regions learn
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Mondi’s Ad/Vantage kraft paper
Mondi Group is nominated in the Renewables category of this year’s Sustainability Awards. We spoke with the company’s
How to turn innovative design into commercial reality
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Taking stock of the industry’s progress under PPWR
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A closer look at Unilever, Nestlé, and PepsiCo’s new recyclable, flexible paper consortium
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Packaging Europe staff writersHow Europe should turn plastic recycling into strategic infrastructure
Beyond the environmental benefits, managing and recycling plastic waste could also help Europe secure supply, build resilience, and strengthen industrial
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Packaging Europe staff writersAre PPWR requirements pricing small traders out of the single market?
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was designed to harmonise packaging rules across the bloc, but small
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Packaging Europe staff writersHow to prepare your business for PPWR compliance
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Packaging Europe staff writersFollowing one pack through the PPWR lifecycle
A standard 500ml PET bottle creates at least 37 PPWR obligations across its lifetime. In this article Dr Steven Brennan,
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Packaging Europe staff writersThe key to ensuring your company is PPWR compliant
The PPWR begins to fully apply from next week, and many companies are currently focussed on collecting declarations, specifications, and
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Packaging Europe staff writersPackaging regulations pose huge financial risks: here’s how to tackle them
Packaging laws like the PPWR now govern markets in more than 60 countries across the world, with fees that can
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Packaging Europe staff writersHow to really solve the BuzzBallz recycling challenge
With their strong social media appeal and unmistakeable shelf-presence, BuzzBallz have quickly become one of the most recognisable brands
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