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- [ProAmpac introduces intelligent packaging range for food applications](https://www.packagingeurope.com/proampac-introduces-intelligent-packaging-range-for-food-applications.md) - ProAmpac has launched its ProActive Intelligence Shelf Protect (SP) Series designed for select meat, seafood, and dairy applications and aiming to preserve product quality and reduce spoilage. Suitable for products such as fresh beef, pork and cheese, deli meat and cooked sausage, the technology is…
- [PPG launches new substrate with 30% bio-based content](https://www.packagingeurope.com/ppg-launches-new-substrate-with-30-bio-based-content.md) - PPG has revealed its new PPG Teslin Envos substrate, developed with 30% bio-based content and said to deliver up to 25% carbon footprint reduction compared to its Teslin SP1000 substrate. The company adds that the new substrate also has improved performance compared to Teslin SP1000, with the bio-b…
- [Future of BioEconomy 2027](https://www.packagingeurope.com/future-of-bioeconomy-2027.md) - January 21, 2027
- [Future of BioLignin 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/future-of-biolignin-2026.md) - December 9, 2026
- [Future of BioChemicals 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/future-of-biochemicals-2026.md) - November 12, 2026
- [What to expect at the 2026 Sustainable Packaging Summit](https://www.packagingeurope.com/what-to-expect-at-the-2026-sustainable-packaging-summit.md) - Less than one month out from the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, here’s a rundown on what visitors can expect from this year’s event. The full agenda for the Summit is now live, and gives a rundown on all the discussions and debates that will be taking place at the event. Highlights include: · F…
- [Plastipak opens PET material centre to advance recycled content solutions](https://www.packagingeurope.com/plastipak-opens-pet-material-centre-to-advance-recycled-content-solutions.md) - In this Spotlight, Plastipak discusses the opening of its PET material centre in Verbania, Italy. Home to pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution, it builds on the company’s global network of five recycling facilities. Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a global leader in packaging and recycling solutions, has anno…
- [Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Bel Group’s recyclable pouch packaging](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainability-awards-2026-finalist-interview-bel-groups-recyclable-pouch-packaging.md) - Nominated in the Readers Award category, Bel Group’s project combines a redesigned lightweight cap with a mono-material PE film solution, which the company says combines functionality, performance and sustainability without compromising child safety. We find out more in this interview. Could you su…
- [Silgan to acquire Trivium and form $7.3 billion metal packaging business](https://www.packagingeurope.com/silgan-to-acquire-trivium-and-form-7-3-billion-metal-packaging-business.md) - In a proposed transaction, Silgan Holdings, Trivium Packaging and American Industrial Partners plan to form two differentiated packaging platforms, including a $7.3 billion business for recyclable metal food and beverage packaging. Under the proposed agreement, Silgan will combine its Metal Contain…
- [Billerud unlocks fibre-based blister lidding, sachets and more in pharma](https://www.packagingeurope.com/billerud-unlocks-fibre-based-blister-lidding-sachets-and-more-in-pharma.md) - Billerud’s new PharmaKraft material offers a recyclable, fibre-based alternative for non-sterile sachets, stick packs, strip packs and blister lidding applications in the pharmaceutical sector. According to Billerud, PharmaKraft is made from fresh fibre with controlled purity characteristics. It is…
- [‘Paperization has moved beyond a simple substitution story’](https://www.packagingeurope.com/paperization-has-moved-beyond-a-simple-substitution-story.md) - We see negative packaging-related stories every day, but what is your favourite good news packaging story from the past year? We discussed this question in a recent conversation with Lara Botta, VP at BOTTA EcoPackaging, and also looked ahead to the key talking points at the 2026 Sustainable Packag…
- [FOREST-PKG is helping packaging people find the right people faster](https://www.packagingeurope.com/forest-pkg-is-helping-packaging-people-find-the-right-people-faster.md) - In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Matthew Wright, Founder and CEO of FOREST-PKG, shares why finding the right suppliers, materials, and people remains a challenge across packaging, and why better connectivity can help the industry move faster. Matthew Wright, Founder and CEO, FOREST-PKG I’ve…
- [‘World’s first’ resealable fibre tray developed for proteins, produce and more](https://www.packagingeurope.com/worlds-first-resealable-fibre-tray-developed-for-proteins-produce-and-more.md) - Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid have unveiled the ‘world’s first’ resealable fibre tray, intended as a sustainability-minded, scalable, and cost-competitive alternative to plastics. Combining Cirkla’s high-performance fibre trays with Belmark’s resealable lidding film and Ossid’s automated sealing techno…
- [Why better adhesives can improve paper sack production](https://www.packagingeurope.com/why-better-adhesives-can-improve-paper-sack-production.md) - Duynie has decades of experience in developing applications for side-stream potato starch. With Novinexx CPB, the company is applying this knowledge to paper sack adhesives. The adhesive is modified using a new technology, offering added value to the paper sack industry. In this edition of our 'In…
- [How packaging design helps waste pickers in low- and middle-income countries](https://www.packagingeurope.com/how-packaging-design-helps-waste-pickers-in-low-and-middle-income-countries.md) - In its latest paper, The Consumer Goods Forum has set out packaging design guidelines to avoid pollution, increase recycling rates, and help informal waste sectors profit in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Reportedly, approximately 60% of the plastic collected for recycling around the wor…
- [Fibre-based packaging concept serves alcohol-free beer for every weekday](https://www.packagingeurope.com/fibre-based-packaging-concept-serves-alcohol-free-beer-for-every-weekday.md) - Smurfit Westrock, AB InBev and JKR have designed a fibre-based packaging concept that carries one bottle of alcohol-free Corona Cero beer for each day of the week. Seeking to combine consumer insight with paper-based packaging, the “7 Days, 7 Moments” concept comprises a consumer pack and corrugate…
- [International Paper considering sale of its European packaging division](https://www.packagingeurope.com/international-paper-considering-sale-of-european-packaging-division.md) - International Paper is in discussions with prospective bidders regarding the potential sale of its EMEA packaging business. In a statement, the company said that its consideration of “unsolicited inbound inquiries” remains at an early stage, and that any sale is not yet a certainty. A report in the…
- [Cazcabel Tequila unveils new bottle for Blanco and Reposado](https://www.packagingeurope.com/cazcabel-tequila-unveils-new-bottle-for-blanco-and-reposado.md) - Cazcabel Tequila has redesigned the bottle for its Blanco and Reposado tequilas, with the new 70cl bottle rolling out in the UK and Europe from October, followed by new 75cl and 1L bottles in the US from January 2027. The new design highlights the brand's family estate, field-to-glass story and its…
- [Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Novamont and CCM’s ovenable ready meal tray](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainability-awards-2026-finalist-interview-novamont-and-ccms-ovenable-ready-meal-tray.md) - Ing. Alberto Castellanza, Director of Markets and Products Development at Novamont S.p.A., discusses the company’s ovenable ready meal tray, developed in collaboration with CCM. It combines bioplastics with paper to meet paper mono material definition and was nominated in the Driving the Circular E…
- [New flexo inks target food-safe, low-migration labels and packaging](https://www.packagingeurope.com/new-flexo-inks-target-food-safe-low-migration-labels-and-packaging.md) - Sun Chemical has launched its SolarFlex FSP UV flexographic ink range as a food-safe, low-migration and high-quality solution for label and packaging manufacturers. Reportedly, this formulation offers low odour, excellent printability, low viscosity, and fast curing. This is expected to minimize th…
- [Recycled polymer procurement platform raises €5.1m in seed funding](https://www.packagingeurope.com/recycled-polymer-procurement-platform-raises-eur5-1m-in-seed-funding.md) - Ambio has raised €5.1 million for its AI-native, end-to-end procurement solution for recycled plastics in a seed round led by b2venture. According to Ambio, the quality of recycled polymers can vary between sources, batches, and processing histories. Data is often scattered or missing, while qualit…
- [A closer look at Unilever, Nestlé, and PepsiCo’s new recyclable, flexible paper consortium](https://www.packagingeurope.com/a-closer-look-at-unilever-nestle-and-pepsicos-new-recyclable-flexible-paper-consortium.md)
- [Plans for new plastic tax in Germany](https://www.packagingeurope.com/plans-for-new-plastic-tax-in-germany.md) - The German Ministry for Finance has proposed draft legislation for a plastic tax (Plastiksteuer) for businesses with a proposed start date of July 2027. The move faces considerable pushback from business and industry associations and has yet to pass parliament. The draft legislation sets out a cost…
- [EU Commission offers EPR guidance for small businesses under PPWR](https://www.packagingeurope.com/eu-commission-offers-epr-guidance-for-small-businesses-under-ppwr.md) - The European Commission has published new guidance to clarify Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for small businesses operating across Member States. The Commission emphasizes that small producers generating less than 10 tonnes of packaging per calendar year already receive exemptio…
- [Sidel’s new roll-fed labelling platform unlocks partial labels for drink bottles](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sidels-new-roll-fed-labelling-platform-unlocks-partial-labels-for-drink-bottles.md) - Sidel has revealed EvoDECO, its next-generation roll-fed labelling solution for partial beverage labels – designed to offer ‘significantly lower’ material consumption and more decoration freedom. Roll-fed labelling is traditionally associated with wraparound decoration, but it can now be applied to…
- [Why packaging data has become a shared priority](https://www.packagingeurope.com/why-packaging-data-has-become-a-shared-priority.md) - Leaders from across the packaging industry, approaching the issue from very different positions, are converging on the same diagnosis: nobody yet has a clear enough picture of what actually happens to packaging once it becomes waste. In this article, Yoni Shiran of Systemiq and Sarah Perreard of Ea…
- [Exploring the biggest packaging industry deals of 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/exploring-the-biggest-packaging-industry-deals-of-2026.md)
- [Innovation hunt at TOKYO PACK 2026: user experience and sustainability](https://www.packagingeurope.com/innovation-hunt-at-tokyo-pack-2026-user-experience-and-sustainability.md) - Live from the show floor at TOKYO PACK 2026, Packaging Europe’s director Tim Sykes walks us through some of the innovations on display and reflects on the packaging landscape in Japan, from definitions of sustainability to legislative preparation. For a visitor more familiar with the European packa…
- [Why is Nestlé discontinuing its paper-based Nespresso capsules?](https://www.packagingeurope.com/why-is-nestle-discontinuing-its-paper-based-nespresso-capsules.md) - Nestlé will no longer offer paper-based capsules for its Nespresso coffee brand – a decision it attributes to consumer feedback and product quality. Previously, Nestlé joined forces with Huhtamaki to develop home-compostable, paper-based Nespresso capsules. Launched in France in November 2022, they…
- [Nivea Creme tin now made from 95% recycled aluminium](https://www.packagingeurope.com/nivea-creme-tin-now-made-from-95-recycled-aluminium.md) - Novelis and Beiersdorf have announced that the iconic Nivea Creme tin is now made from 95% recycled aluminium. The companies say that using a higher level of recycled content helps to lower the carbon footprint of the pack while maintaining the same durability and appearance as before. A process of…
- [Collection points established for Shellworks’ plant-based, compostable packs](https://www.packagingeurope.com/collection-points-established-for-shellworks-plant-based-compostable-packs.md) - MYGroup is rolling out a take-back network to recycle beauty packaging made from Shellworks’ plant-based, compostable biomaterial – aiming to keep waste out of landfill and incineration. Vivomer is a biomaterial made through the natural fermentation of plant waste. According to Shellworks, the feed…
- [Collectable coffee cans mark release of Marvel’s new Avengers film](https://www.packagingeurope.com/collectable-coffee-cans-mark-release-of-marvels-new-avengers-film.md) - Happy Products has unveiled a ready-to-drink coffee line in eight collector’s edition cans to celebrate Marvel Studios’ upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Each 11oz can features a high-resolution, tactile print of an iconic character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These include Captain America,…
- [Pregis launches new rightsizing portfolio](https://www.packagingeurope.com/pregis-launches-new-rightsizing-portfolio.md) - Pregis has expanded its Sharp product range with the launch of InfinX – a new a new on-demand system that produces mailers that are sized to individual orders. The system runs machinable-grade versions of Pregis EverTec and Pregis Poly Lite materials and offers a range of formats including paper, p…
- [The Talking Point: Esko explores sustainability intelligence](https://www.packagingeurope.com/the-talking-point-esko-explores-sustainability-intelligence.md) - We sat down with Geert de Proost, Director of product offering, and Susie Stitzel, Director of product management, Esko, to discuss how recyclability assessments, carbon footprint insights, and structured packaging data can be integrated into everyday workflows.
- [The Talking Point: sustainability intelligence](https://www.packagingeurope.com/the-talking-point-sustainability-intelligence.md) - Click here to read the full Talking Point article We spoke in depth with Geert de Proost, Director of Product Offering, and Susie Stitzel, Director of Product Management, Esko, to discuss how recyclability assessments, carbon footprint insights, and structured packaging data can be integrated into…
- [Weavabel designs closed-loop polybag recycling system for clothing operations](https://www.packagingeurope.com/weavabel-designs-closed-loop-polybag-recycling-system-for-clothing-operations.md) - Weavabel has launched a closed-loop polybag recycling system to help the apparel supply chain keep its plastic packaging waste out of landfill. According to Weavabel, ‘billions’ of polybags from the apparel supply chain end up as waste every year – an outcome it attributes to fragmented collection…
- [Sustainability Intelligence](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainability-intelligence.md)
- [Beyond the pandemic: the reshaping of the packaging industry](https://www.packagingeurope.com/beyond-the-pandemic-the-reshaping-of-the-packaging-industry.md) - Post-COVID, and after the subsequent adjustment period, what new trends are affecting the packaging industry? Neil Osment, Managing Director of packaging market research company NOA, takes a look. Where has the time gone? In March 2027, it will be seven years since the COVID pandemic was fully impa…
- [Kneipp trials Sonoco’s fibre-based can for limited-edition bath crystals](https://www.packagingeurope.com/kneipp-trials-sonocos-fibre-based-can-for-limited-edition-bath-crystals.md) - Kneipp has launched its limited-edition bath crystals in Sonoco’s fibre-based GreenCan packaging in a bid to unlock a more circular packaging solution for the beauty and wellness market. GreenCan is said to contain up to 98% paper content; this includes 69% recycled paper in the body and lid. It is…
- [Smart Bin by Huskee simplifies return experience for reusable containers](https://www.packagingeurope.com/smart-bin-by-huskee-simplifies-return-experience-for-reusable-containers.md) - BioPak’s Huskee brand has developed an intelligent, IoT-enabled Smart Bin for reusable cups and containers – intended to simplify the return experience and keep vessels in circulation. The Smart Bin was designed in collaboration with Fossick Studio, Particle Design Studio, Tom Kulaga and Simon Kobl…
- [The industry’s vision of an EPR framework under the Circular Economy Act](https://www.packagingeurope.com/the-industrys-vision-of-an-epr-framework-under-the-circular-economy-act.md)
- [An American perspective on sustainable packaging progress](https://www.packagingeurope.com/an-american-perspective-on-sustainable-packaging-progress.md) - How do sustainable packaging topics in the United States fit into the global conversation, and what can different regions learn from each other? With just over a month to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, we hear from Cory Connors, host of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast, about the…
- [Transparent Paper:  Advancing Paper-Based Alternatives for Visible Packaging](https://www.packagingeurope.com/transparent-paper-advancing-paper-based-alternatives-for-visible-packaging.md) - Exploring the balance between product visibility, packaging performance and recyclability
- [Südpack strengthens flexographic printing capabilities](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sudpack-strengthens-flexographic-printing-capabilities.md) - Südpack’s Competence Center for flexo printing in Kłobuck, Poland, has invested in a high-performance flexo print system. The new printing system is designed to handle a wide variety of flexible packaging materials for the food industry as well as non-food products, aiming to offer maximum flexibil…
- [Recycled plastic pallet to slot into automated fresh produce supply chains](https://www.packagingeurope.com/recycled-plastic-pallet-to-slot-into-automated-fresh-produce-supply-chains.md) - Tosca’s recycled and reusable euro-size pallet, developed alongside Cabka, aims to help fresh produce supply chains comply with EU sustainability regulation without overhauling their existing automated load-carrying operations. With its standard dimensions of 1200 x 800 mm, the Tosca Circular Palle…
- [Pulpex opens first commercial facility for paper bottle manufacturing](https://www.packagingeurope.com/pulpex-opens-first-commercial-facility-for-paper-bottle-manufacturing.md) - Pulpex has opened its first commercial manufacturing facility for fibre bottles, scaling up from pilot-scale production with an initial capacity of up to 40 million units per year. Located at Westway Industrial Estate in Glasgow, Scotland, the facility is expected to support customer launches, scal…
- [Operators unite to harmonize reusable e-commerce infrastructure across Europe](https://www.packagingeurope.com/operators-unite-to-harmonize-reusable-e-commerce-infrastructure-across-europe.md) - The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) is spearheading an industry-led initiative that seeks to develop shared principles, a harmonized labelling framework, and an EU-wide deployment plan for reusable e-commerce packaging. The initiative launches today at Sustainability in Packaging Europe in Ba…
- ['Industry-first' common protocol for evaluating film packaging recyclability in Japan](https://www.packagingeurope.com/industry-first-common-protocol-for-evaluating-film-packaging-recyclability-in-japan.md) - The artience Group, through its packaging solutions subsidiary Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., and DIC Corporation has announced the development of the industry’s first "common industry protocol" to standardize test procedures, evaluation criteria, and reporting formats for deinking and debonding for recycling…
- [The PPWR Shift: What It Means for Products, Packaging and Data](https://www.packagingeurope.com/the-ppwr-shift-what-it-means-for-products-packaging-and-data.md) - The operational impacts of PPWR and how it shapes packaging decisions across the product lifecycle.
- [Recyclable, high-barrier polypropylene pharma blister revealed by ACG](https://www.packagingeurope.com/recyclable-high-barrier-polypropylene-pharma-blister-revealed-by-acg.md) - ACG Packaging Materials has released RecycloPod PP Ultra, a polypropylene-based blister packaging system that offers recyclability and barrier protection for sensitive pharmaceutical products. RecycloPod PP Ultra was developed alongside customers and seeks to address the challenges of recycling exi…
- [Sustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging regulation in 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainability-perspectives-tackling-packaging-regulation-in-2026.md) - Packaging regulation has been changing and evolving in Europe and across the world, and staying ahead of this can be an enormous task. SAP’s Darren West discusses common struggles companies face and how to tackle them, particularly with the help of AI.
- [Investments to boost Borouge’s mechanical recycling capacity for plastics](https://www.packagingeurope.com/investments-to-boost-borouges-mechanical-recycling-capacity-for-plastics.md) - Borouge International has invested in mechanical recycling capacity at multiple plastic recycling facilities, aiming to boost its annual output by 14 kilotonnes and help customers meet recycled content requirements. At its facility in Niedergebra, Germany (formerly mtm plastics GmbH), Borouge Inter…
- [Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Mondi’s Ad/Vantage kraft paper](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainability-awards-finalist-interview-mondis-ad-vantage-kraft-paper.md) - Mondi Group is nominated in the Renewables category of this year’s Sustainability Awards. We spoke with the company’s Sales Director Specialty Kraft Paper, Silvia Hanzelova, to learn more about the innovation. You're a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2026. Congratulations! To start off, could…
- [Reusable shipping boxes now offer pre-zipped zipper or slip-on lid](https://www.packagingeurope.com/reusable-shipping-boxes-now-offer-pre-zipped-zipper-or-slip-on-lid.md) - Brangs + Heinrich has introduced two quick-closure options to its Hey Circle reusable shipping box lineup – a pre-zipped zipper or a slip-on lid – alongside a new XXL-sized box. Available in various sizes, the ‘rainproof’ plastic boxes can reportedly circulate up to 50 times and replace up to 49 si…
- [SIG creates bag-in-box fitment to dispense food and drink smoothly](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sig-creates-bag-in-box-fitment-to-dispense-food-and-drink-smoothly.md) - SIG has revealed a bag-in-box fitment for easy connection and flexible dispensing in foodservice operations. SIG CleanClic Connect is described as a user-friendly, connect-and-go service. Introducing advanced dispensing technology to bag-in-box and bag-in-tray systems is hoped to help foodservice o…
- [Stop the friction, not the line](https://www.packagingeurope.com/beyond-compliance-solving-todays-pharma-supply-chain-challenges-from-the-packaging-line.md) - How mid-sized manufacturers and CMOs can solve today’s pharma supply chain challenges from the packaging line.
- [Tetra Pak launches paper-based ice cream wrapping solution](https://www.packagingeurope.com/tetra-pak-launches-paper-based-ice-cream-wrapping-solution.md) - The company's new ice cream packaging solution is made from up to 85% paper from FSC™-certified forests and other controlled sources. Tetra Pak's wrapping solution has been designed to fit the practical realities of ice cream manufacturing. Its thin profile and “advanced” multi-layer structure help…
- [How to turn innovative design into commercial reality](https://www.packagingeurope.com/how-to-turn-innovative-designs-into-a-commercial-reality.md) - Bringing sustainability-minded ideas to market requires us to think outside the box and address familiar challenges from a different angle. Packaging design influencer Lisa Cain offers her perspective on the key talking points to be addressed at the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, from legal com…
- [New digital platform generates Declaration of Conformity in three steps](https://www.packagingeurope.com/new-digital-platform-generates-declaration-of-conformity-in-three-steps.md) - PackIntelX has developed EasyDoC, a digital solution intended to help smaller businesses complete Declarations of Conformity and comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in three steps. EasyDoC implements one guided workflow to complete mandatory documentation – streamlining…
- [Exploring functional barrier coatings for paper, with Conor Ludden](https://www.packagingeurope.com/exploring-functional-barrier-coatings-for-paper-with-conor-ludden.md) - How has the paperization trend evolved in recent years - and how has the development of functional coatings, particularly bio-based coatings, kept pace with this? We spoke with Conor Ludden, senior business development manager at Notpla, to get his take on these questions.
- [Where we stand in the paper transition – and how co-creation can help](https://www.packagingeurope.com/where-we-stand-in-the-paper-transition-and-how-co-creation-can-help.md) - In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, UPM Specialty Materials’ director of Products and Technology, Janne Varvemaa, shares his advice on switching to paper packaging – and explains how co-creation can help businesses balance end-of-life, performance and efficiency. How do you think…
- [Pallet strapping system with built-in corner board applicator hits the market](https://www.packagingeurope.com/pallet-strapping-system-with-built-in-corner-board-applicator-hits-the-market.md) - PAC Strapping Products has unveiled a pallet strapping system with automatic corner board applicators, expecting to reduce manual labour and boost efficiency in high-throughput shipping operations. The PSS733 system intends to serve as a lower-cost alternative that simplifies maintenance, cuts down…
- [DoorDash develops aircraft, packaging and infrastructure for drone delivery](https://www.packagingeurope.com/doordash-develops-aircraft-packaging-and-infrastructure-for-drone-delivery.md) - DoorDash has revealed a purpose-built autonomous aircraft for its drone delivery system, having designed specific packaging and infrastructure for orders delivered by air. Before building the aircraft, DoorDash sought to develop ground infrastructure such as packaging, loading systems, and kitchen-…
- [Why DE-VAU-GE upgraded 44 adhesive melters with Robatech](https://www.packagingeurope.com/why-de-vau-ge-upgraded-44-adhesive-melters-with-robatech.md)
- [2D Coding: Redefining the role of flexible packaging](https://www.packagingeurope.com/2d-coding-redefining-the-role-of-flexible-packaging.md) - In this edition of The Spotlight, Markem-Imaje examines how 2D coding is redefining the role of flexible packaging and how manufacturers can prepare for the challenges to come. Global supply chains have been placed under significant scrutiny in recent years. If the Covid-19 pandemic was a major cat…
- [Utien Pack: expanding the possibilities of skin packaging](https://www.packagingeurope.com/utien-pack-expanding-the-possibilities-of-skin-packaging.md)
- [DuPont launches Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution](https://www.packagingeurope.com/dupont-launches-tyvek-r-with-renewable-attribution.md) - The material that consumer and industrial (C&I) applications rely on just got a sustainability upgrade. DuPont talks us through the recently developed more sustainable Tyvek® material and some early adopters in this Spotlight. From the desiccant sachets that help protect pharmaceutical products to…
- [No shortcuts to compliance: Building structured packaging master data for PPWR](https://www.packagingeurope.com/no-shortcuts-to-compliance-building-structured-packaging-master-data-for-ppwr.md)
- [‘Brilliance without the film’ – Shunho’s plastic-free metallic material](https://www.packagingeurope.com/brilliance-without-the-film-shunhos-plastic-free-metallic-material.md) - Utilizing vacuum aluminizing and laser-writing technologies, Shunho Creative (a sub-brand of Shanghai Shunho International) has developed a plastic-free material with a metallic finish, designed as a ‘sustainable alternative’ to traditional plastic-laminated boards. The company tells us more in thi…
- [Hyaku-Pa wins award for reusable green tea paper tube and display box](https://www.packagingeurope.com/hyaku-pa-wins-award-for-reusable-paper-tube-and-display-box-for-green-tea.md) - Hyaku-Pa’s portable paper tube and display box for its shakeable green tea leaves – designed for on-the-go convenience and refill – have won an award. Hyaku-Pa No Brew Ocha has received the Package Grand Prize at the World Green Tea Association’s World Green Tea Contest 2026. Designed for portabili…
- [Recyclable, biodegradable and plant-based EPS alternative secures funding](https://www.packagingeurope.com/recyclable-biodegradable-and-plant-based-eps-alternative-secures-funding.md) - iBoxit Limited has secured £400,000 in funding to support the development and commercial readiness of its recyclable, plant-based and biodegradable alternatives to expanded polystyrene. The plant-based biofoam is designed to exceed the thermal and structural performance of extended polystyrene whil…
- [SIG’s new aseptic carton filling machines target high output and flexibility](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sigs-new-aseptic-carton-filling-machines-target-high-output-and-flexibility.md) - SIG has expanded its SIG Neo portfolio with new filling machines for aseptic cartons – seeking to offer high output and flexible production without requiring a costly facility expansion. “Many food and beverage producers have reached the physical limits of their existing plants,” said Christoph Weg…
- [Amcor and Choví debut mono-PP flip-top closure for smooth sauce dispensing](https://www.packagingeurope.com/amcor-and-chovi-debut-mono-pp-flip-top-closure-for-smooth-sauce-dispensing.md) - Amcor has unveiled a bespoke, mono-polypropylene flip-top closure for sauce brand Choví, designed to control the sauce’s flow during dispensing and improve the consumer experience. Designed for robustness, the bi-injection closure features a silicone valve that controls the flow of the sauce as it…
- [SunDance’s customizable coffee valve pouches designed to keep coffee fresh](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sundances-customizable-coffee-valve-pouches-designed-to-keep-coffee-fresh.md) - SunDance’s new custom coffee valve pouches aim to combine product freshness with flexible, digital printing for low minimum order quantities. Using a one-way degassing value, coffee valve pouches allow the carbon dioxide released by freshly roasted coffee to escape the pack while also preventing ox…
- [Circular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices](https://www.packagingeurope.com/circular-economy-act-must-strengthen-eus-epr-framework-say-industry-voices.md) - EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Circular Economy Act – setting their sights on a functioning European market for secondary raw materials. In a joint statement, the signatories describe the Circular Economy…
- [Taking stock of the industry’s progress under PPWR](https://www.packagingeurope.com/taking-stock-of-the-industrys-progress-under-ppwr.md) - Now that the PPWR is legally binding, where do early adopters stand, what still needs to be addressed – and what should any of it teach us? With this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit on the horizon, Ton Knipscheer of TK Packaging Consulting walks us through the essential discussions that will ta…
- [Coveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread](https://www.packagingeurope.com/coveris-introduces-recyclable-high-barrier-thermoforming-pack-for-flatbread.md) - Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread products. The packaging is a nylon-free polyolefin structure that combines a lidding film made from polyethylene and polypropylene with a mono-poly…
- [Software partnership aims to tackle packaging overuse](https://www.packagingeurope.com/software-partnership-aims-to-tackle-packaging-overuse.md) - Macfarlane Packaging has partnered with Lancaster University to design software intended to help customers reduce excess packaging by an average of 15%. The software was developed with backing from a UK Government Applied Research Collaborations grant and is the backbone of a new Packaging Minimise…
- [Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainable-packaging-summit-2026.md) - 10-12 November, 2026
- [Silgan presents new pump for refillable moulded glass formats](https://www.packagingeurope.com/silgan-presents-new-pump-for-refillable-moulded-glass-formats.md) - Silgan Dispensing has introduced its Melodie Pirouette SNI 13 pump, a solution that is designed to enable perfume houses to extend luxury fragrance packaging across a full range of refillable moulded glass formats. Introduced at Luxe Pack Monaco, the pump sets out to deliver a “customized, portable…
- [How Europe should turn plastic recycling into strategic infrastructure](https://www.packagingeurope.com/how-europe-should-turn-plastic-recycling-into-strategic-infrastructure.md) - Beyond the environmental benefits, managing and recycling plastic waste could also help Europe secure supply, build resilience, and strengthen industrial capacity. Per Sigaard Christensen (PhD), business manager at the Danish Technological Institute, explains how pairing ambitious regulation with l…
- [SMEs ask EU to suspend and simplify PPWR’s authorized representative rules](https://www.packagingeurope.com/smes-ask-eu-to-suspend-and-simplify-ppwrs-authorized-representative-rules.md) - EU policymakers must suspend the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s requirement for SMEs to appoint authorized representatives in each Member State and provide short-term assistance for SMEs on the European market, says SMEunited. As an association representing crafts and SMEs in Europe, SM…
- [Home-compostable cling films brought to foodservice market in Europe](https://www.packagingeurope.com/home-compostable-cling-films-brought-to-foodservice-market-in-europe.md) - Purple Planet Packaging will distribute deep-tech start-up N&E Innovations’ home-compostable cling films made from tropical fruit waste to foodservice customers. N&E Innovations’ ViKANG99 is a patented material solution made using waste from fruit farms in Malaysia and Vietnam. Reportedly, the mate…
- [Jute-based packaging keeps pharma products cool and safe in transit](https://www.packagingeurope.com/jute-based-packaging-keeps-pharma-products-cool-and-safe-in-transit.md) - Ecocool has developed insulated packaging – including components made from recycled jute, cotton and starch – to ship temperature-sensitive medicines within a temperature range of 2°C to 25°C. Developed as part of a client project, JuteBox Pharma is a shipping carton that contains an insulating lin…
- [interpack China 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/interpack-china-2026.md) - 16-18 November, 2026
- [A one-month retrospective on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation](https://www.packagingeurope.com/one-month-into-the-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-where-are-we.md)
- [StePacPPC’s stand-up zipper pouch keeps cucumbers fresh from farm to fridge](https://www.packagingeurope.com/stepacppcs-stand-up-zipper-pouch-keeps-cucumbers-fresh-from-farm-to-fridge.md) - StePacPPC has revealed a patent-pending zipper pouch for cucumbers, combining moisture and atmosphere control to keep products fresh and improve shelf appeal. Conventional laminated stand-up pouches are thought to be less suitable for cucumbers. Their low water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) preve…
- [Robotpick automates 99.9% of parcel picking and singulation for efficiency](https://www.packagingeurope.com/robotpick-automates-999-of-parcel-picking-and-singulation-for-efficiency.md) - BEUMER Group has launched a fully autonomous robotic picking and singulation solution – reportedly able to handle 99.9% of bulk parcel operations, including cardboard boxes and polybags. BEUMER robotpick is an integrated solution that combines a vision system, robot controls, vacuum technology, par…
- [Fi Europe 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/fi-europe-2026.md) - 17-19 November, 2026
- [Don’t wait for certainty under PPWR – choose adaptability](https://www.packagingeurope.com/dont-wait-for-certainty-under-ppwr-choose-adaptability.md) - What does your business need to do next to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)? With just over six weeks to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, we touched base with Marius Tent, founder of Via Packaging UG and 360PackMastery.com, to hear a snapshot of the con…
- [How Amazon tests and uses ‘stretchier’ paper packaging instead of plastic](https://www.packagingeurope.com/how-amazon-tests-and-uses-stretchier-paper-packaging-instead-of-plastic.md)
- [LOUPE South China 2026](https://www.packagingeurope.com/loupe-south-china-2026.md) - 2-4 December, 2026
- [Packaging Innovations & EMPACK](https://www.packagingeurope.com/packaging-innovations-and-empack-3.md) - 24-25 February, 2027
- [EMPACK](https://www.packagingeurope.com/empack.md) - 14-15 April, 2027
- [Proving a commercially credible pathway to food-grade recycled content](https://www.packagingeurope.com/proving-a-commercially-credible-pathway-to-food-grade-recycled-content.md) - Recent trials by NEXTLOOPP, Süper Film and Brückner Maschinenbau have reportedly demonstrated for the first time that food-grade recycled polypropylene can be processed into biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film under standard commercial production conditions. Professor Edward Kosior, the fo…
- [BASF reveals paper coating dispersions with reduced product carbon footprint](https://www.packagingeurope.com/basf-reveals-paper-coating-dispersions-with-reduced-product-carbon-footprint.md) - BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating that claim to reduce product carbon footprint (PCF) by approximately 20-45%. The products are manufactured at BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site using a mass balance approach. A specified share of conventional raw materials or converted u…
- [Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Thermapet’s process delivering recyclable containers](https://www.packagingeurope.com/sustainability-awards-finalist-interview-thermapets-process-delivering-recyclable-containers.md) - You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2026. Congratulations! To start off, could you summarize your entry in less than 50 words? A patented process that may be integrated into existing thermoforming machines to take conventional 100% pure PET sheet as input and stretch it in two dimensions…
- [Unilever’s ‘extravagant’ spray can holder makes fun of luxury fragrance bottles](https://www.packagingeurope.com/unilevers-extravagant-spray-can-holder-makes-fun-of-luxury-fragrance-bottles.md) - Unilever and LOLA Madrid have revealed The Axe Holder, a ‘deliberately extravagant’ bottle that plays on consumer perceptions of luxury fragrance packaging versus body spray cans. The Axe Holder is designed to contain a standard can of Axe body spray (also known as Lynx in the UK) while exaggeratin…
- [IMFA 29th Annual Conference](https://www.packagingeurope.com/imfa-29th-annual-conference.md) - 19-21 April, 2027
- [All-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability](https://www.packagingeurope.com/all-plastic-cosmetic-pump-from-aptar-beauty-targets-full-recyclability.md) - Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair and body care applications. Novus Advance features a cartridge made from polypropylene and polyethylene. Aptar Beauty emphasizing its full recyclability in the PET and PE…
- [Recyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food](https://www.packagingeurope.com/recyclable-pizza-packaging-keeps-deliveries-hot-and-showcases-dine-in-food.md) - Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled kp Infinity Tavola, a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while also serving as an attractive dine-in format. Each box comprises two identical, interlocking components that combine to create a secure, lidded box for tak…
- [How to avoid the most common PPWR mistakes](https://www.packagingeurope.com/how-to-avoid-the-most-common-ppwr-mistakes.md) - One month into PPWR, every Declaration of Conformity that Adrian Reyes, founder and CEO of Emission Core, has reviewed for clients has been sent back to them for correction or re-issue. In this article, he discusses where the big mistakes are being made and how to avoid them. In a signed Declaratio…
- [Releaf Paper and RDM Group reveal recycled board made from fallen leaves](https://www.packagingeurope.com/releaf-paper-and-rdm-group-reveal-recycled-board-made-from-fallen-leaves.md) - RDM Group’s Eska has joined forces with Releaf Paper to launch Eska Leaf, a recycled solid board made from fallen leaves, as a luxury packaging solution. In an effort to replace fossil-based and materials with a circular alternative, Releaf converts leaves collected from the streets of major cities…
- [Italy permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more](https://www.packagingeurope.com/italy-permits-compostable-plastics-for-fresh-produce-condiments-and-more.md) - Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned under the Packaging and Packaging Regulation, from lightweight fresh produce packs to condiment wrappers. Decreto-Legge n. 143 applies to single-use plastic packaging for…
- [ECOVA® portfolio expands to support paperisation trend](https://www.packagingeurope.com/ecova-portfolio-expands-to-support-paperisation-trend.md) - Rapids Paper + Packaging has announced the commercial expansion of its ECOVA® portfolio. Comprising of heat-sealable and functional barrier paper packaging solutions, the portfolio aims to give brands new opportunities to reduce plastic use across a broader range of flexible packaging applications.…
- [ALPLA presents foam dispenser pump made of mono-material](https://www.packagingeurope.com/alpla-presents-foam-dispenser-pump-made-of-mono-material.md) - ALPLA has announced it is launching a mono-material foam dispenser pump made of polypropylene. With this innovation, the global packaging and recycling specialist is expanding its portfolio to include a single-variety option for personal care and pharma products. ALPLA says the patented system made…
- [From PPWR preparation to implementation](https://www.packagingeurope.com/from-ppwr-preparation-to-implementation.md) - The first major PPWR milestone has passed, but a lot of questions remain around how the packaging industry can actually implement its key requirements. Ahead of the 2026 Sustainable Packaging Summit, we caught up with Anna Perlina, sustainable packaging consultant at Integrity Solutions, to discuss…
- [Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle](https://www.packagingeurope.com/smol-and-pulpex-launch-pulp-fibre-laundry-detergent-bottle.md) - Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre. Set for an autumn launch, the bottles are manufactured by Pulpex using the company’s proprietary process whereby wet forestry pulp is injected into a porous mould and then dried to produce a single piece bottl…
- [PPWR compliance and the green tick: can we build more than a compliance system?](https://www.packagingeurope.com/ppwr-compliance-and-the-green-tick-can-we-build-more-than-a-compliance-system.md) - In the age of PPWR, packaging compliance is more important than ever before. But can these processes and systems be used for more than simply proving compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult, investigates. In an earlier article, I asked whether we might be stopping too early wit…
- [Arpanon’s new lightweight bottle ‘cuts energy consumption by 50%’](https://www.packagingeurope.com/arpanons-new-lightweight-bottle-cuts-energy-consumption-by-50.md) - Arpanon has launched a new ultra-lightweight 600 ml bottle that is 30% lighter and 50% less energy intensive than its previous version. The key challenge during the development of this new bottle was the need to reduce bottle weight without compromising the strength required throughout filling, han…
- [TOMRA introduces small-format reverse vending machine](https://www.packagingeurope.com/tomra-introduces-small-format-reverse-vending-machine.md) - A new space-saving reverse vending machine from TOMRA can handle PET plastic and metal cans and sets out to enable an automated return process for retailers with limited space. TOMRA’s TOMRA B3 has launched in the UK as retailers prepare for the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in 2027…
- [Full Sustainable Packaging Summit agenda available now!](https://www.packagingeurope.com/full-sustainable-packaging-summit-agenda-available-now.md) - Seven weeks to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit returns to the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Netherlands, and it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the full agenda is ready to view. Whether you’ve already bought a ticket or you’re still making the decision, read on for a snapshot of the pan…
- [Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating](https://www.packagingeurope.com/bower-collective-and-kelpi-unveil-paper-sachet-for-liquids-with-biobased-coating.md) - Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from renewably sourced seaweed. The sachets are being used to package samples of Bower Collective’s 5ml hand wash products in Orange Blossom & Mimosa, Pistachio & Vanilla, and Wi…
- [Amcor and Dow join forces in low-carbon packaging project](https://www.packagingeurope.com/amcor-and-dow-join-forces-in-low-carbon-packaging-project.md) - Materials company Dow and packaging manufacturer Amcor have announced a new strategic collaboration that aims to produce new low-carbon packaging solutions. The companies say that they are hoping to connect Dow’s experience in “low-carbon polyethylene” and materials science with Amcor’s manufacturi…

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