Rigid Packaging

Italy reaches 92.8% recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans

CIAL, the Italian Aluminium Packaging Consortium, reports that Italy has exceeded European targets with a 69.5% recycling rate for

Saica Group acquires Thimm Group

Thimm Group, with a production capacity of 1.200 million square meters of corrugated board packaging, employs 2,500 people

Sonoco reveals re-sealable metal cans and microwaveable metal bowls

Sonoco has unveiled re-sealable metal cans and its microwaveable metal bowls, a ‘highly recyclable’ alternative to plastic trays, at

New technology converts banana plantation waste into pulp packaging

Papyrus Australia has developed a proprietary technology to convert banana plantation waste into pulp for use in food containers, trays,

All-in-one closure integrates desiccant, tamper evidence, and child-resistance

Colorcon has revealed OneLock, its all-in-one closure system for moisture-sensitive oral dosage products – featuring a built-in

Portugal kicks off national Deposit Return Scheme for drinks packaging

Today, Portugal is launching its national Deposit Return System (DRS) for ready-to-drink beverage packaging – introducing over 3,000

Packaging and the consumer: A deep dive

Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan applied to Noitmoutier’s sea salt range

The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative has adopted Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan for its Agri-Éthique labelled sea salt range,

Egg-sploring the Easter packaging landscape in 2026

With Easter fast approaching, Packaging Europe takes a look at the packaging landscape this holiday season, from recycled and recyclable

Industry reacts to new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation guidance

The European Commission’s new guidance document sets out to clarify elements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, but

Werner & Mertz presents recycled pouches and dosing system for cleaning sector

Werner & Mertz has introduced a recyclable stand-up pouch containing post-consumer household recyclate, alongside a recycled plastic dosing

‘Plastic-like’ Dry Molded Fiber caps developed by PulPac and partners

PulPac has revealed a new generation of ‘plastic-like’ Dry Molded Fiber caps, developed alongside PA Consulting and Optima to