SIG’s new aseptic carton filling machines target high output and flexibility
SIG has expanded its SIG Neo portfolio with new filling machines for aseptic cartons – seeking to offer high output and
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Sustainability
Circular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices
EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Circular Economy
Coveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread
Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread
Software partnership aims to tackle packaging overuse
Macfarlane Packaging has partnered with Lancaster University to design software intended to help customers reduce excess packaging by an average
How 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
Home-compostable cling films brought to foodservice market in Europe
Purple Planet Packaging will distribute deep-tech start-up N&E Innovations’ home-compostable cling films made from tropical
Jute-based packaging keeps pharma products cool and safe in transit
Ecocool has developed insulated packaging – including components made from recycled jute, cotton and starch – to ship temperature-sensitive medicines within
Don’t wait for certainty under PPWR – choose adaptability
What does your business need to do next to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)? With just
How Amazon tests and uses ‘stretchier’ paper packaging instead of plastic
Amazon is developing ‘extensible’ paper packaging with a water-soluble coating, said to double or triple the flexibility of standard
Proving a commercially credible pathway to food-grade recycled content
Recent trials by NEXTLOOPP, Süper Film and Brückner Maschinenbau have reportedly demonstrated for the first time that food-grade recycled
BASF reveals paper coating dispersions with reduced product carbon footprint
BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating that claim to reduce product carbon footprint (PCF) by approximately
Beverages
SIG’s new aseptic carton filling machines target high output and flexibility
SIG has expanded its SIG Neo portfolio with new filling machines for aseptic cartons – seeking to offer high output and
SunDance’s customizable coffee valve pouches designed to keep coffee fresh
SunDance’s new custom coffee valve pouches aim to combine product freshness with flexible, digital printing for low minimum order
How 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
Arpanon’s new lightweight bottle ‘cuts energy consumption by 50%’
Arpanon has launched a new ultra-lightweight 600 ml bottle that is 30% lighter and 50% less energy intensive than
Capri Sun unveils limited-edition Big Pouch format
Capri Sun has revealed a limited-edition Big Pouch, said to be nine inches tall, twice as wide and hold
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s PET oxygen barrier technology
Plastipak is a finalist in the Circular Plastics category of this year’s Sustainability Awards with its O2Blox PET oxygen
Tap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented
Inside the single-use cup investigation that put McDonald’s in hot water
The Fair Resource Foundation filed an enforcement request against McDonald’s Netherlands for breaking Dutch law and serving single-use
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Polytag’s UV tag system for recycling data
Nominated in the Thinking Big category of this year’s Sustainability Awards, we asked finalist Polytag a few questions to
Husky launches tooling platform for lightweight beverage closures
Husky Technologies has announced the launch of its next-generation HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform, said to combine precision engineering,
Local associations support dropping mandatory plastic bottle deposit in France
France Urbaine, l’Association des Maires de France (AMF), Intercommunalités de France and the Cercle National du Recyclage (CNR) praise
How did bottle caps become the latest victim of the culture wars?
This content was originally sent to Packaging Europe members in The Bulletin – a weekly newsletter that includes articles like this,
Food
Amcor and Choví debut mono-PP flip-top closure for smooth sauce dispensing
Amcor has unveiled a bespoke, mono-polypropylene flip-top closure for sauce brand Choví, designed to control the sauce’s
SunDance’s customizable coffee valve pouches designed to keep coffee fresh
SunDance’s new custom coffee valve pouches aim to combine product freshness with flexible, digital printing for low minimum order
Coveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread
Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread
How 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
Home-compostable cling films brought to foodservice market in Europe
Purple Planet Packaging will distribute deep-tech start-up N&E Innovations’ home-compostable cling films made from tropical
StePacPPC’s stand-up zipper pouch keeps cucumbers fresh from farm to fridge
StePacPPC has revealed a patent-pending zipper pouch for cucumbers, combining moisture and atmosphere control to keep products fresh and
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Thermapet’s process delivering recyclable containers
You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2026. Congratulations! To start off, could you summarize your entry in less
Recyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled kp Infinity Tavola, a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while
Italy permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more
Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned
Fibre-based food tray adopts double-rim structure for fresh protein market
MM Packaging Deeside has upgraded its fibre-based food tray, GreenPeel, with a new double-rim structure – a move set
Futamura and Bio4life develop home and industrially compostable PSA label
Futamura and Bio4life have collaborated on a certified home and industrially compostable PSA label, designed to help retailers and packers
Capri Sun unveils limited-edition Big Pouch format
Capri Sun has revealed a limited-edition Big Pouch, said to be nine inches tall, twice as wide and hold
Pharmaceutical
Jute-based packaging keeps pharma products cool and safe in transit
Ecocool has developed insulated packaging – including components made from recycled jute, cotton and starch – to ship temperature-sensitive medicines within
Compact collaborative palletizer designed for heavy cases in limited space
FlexLink has launched RC20: a compact, standardized collaborative palletizing cell designed to handle heavier cases and high-throughput applications in
Nemera launches bi-dose nasal spray solution
Drug delivery device company Nemera has announced its DuoSpray bi-dose nasal spray platform, a ‘non-invasive, needle free’ administration
Opalescence Whitening introduces pre-filled whitening trays
Teeth whitening brand Opalescence has introduced pre-filled Opalescence Go Advanced whitening trays, said to remove the need for an
Wiliot and CISC partner to increase testing of IoT Pixels for labels
Supply chain AI platform Wiliot and testing and measurement solutions company CISC have partnered to support high-volume functional testing
Syntegon reveals pilot-scale tablet coater for variable batch sizes
Syntegon has expanded its Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) processing range with the Sepion 75, a pilot-scale tablet coater designed
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
BioBTX has begun constructing the first commercial-scale factory for its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology, expected to
Gerresheimer to sell plastic packaging business for €1.5 billion
Gerresheimer, a major manufacturer of pharma packaging, is selling its plastic packaging business to a UK-based private equity firm
WeighPack seeks increased throughput with new pouch bagger
WeighPack Systems has announced its new Swifty S-3600 Duplex high-speed pre-made pouch bagger, part of its Swifty
Engineer-to-order platform for assembling medical devices now available
After debuting at interpack 2026, IMA MED-TECH’s new modular engineer-to-order platform for medical device assembly is
Identiv releases Bluetooth inlays and labels in collaboration with Wiliot
Identiv has announced its new range of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlays and labels, made with Wiliot’s Gen3 IC
Fold-and-squeeze paper pack dispenses 98% of liquid product for easy use
The single-dose Papersnap pack from Easysnap Technology can be folded and squeezed to dispense liquid products – a design set
reuse
Silgan presents new pump for refillable moulded glass formats
Silgan Dispensing has introduced its Melodie Pirouette SNI 13 pump, a solution that is designed to enable perfume houses to
TOMRA introduces small-format reverse vending machine
A new space-saving reverse vending machine from TOMRA can handle PET plastic and metal cans and sets out to
Tap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented
Inside the single-use cup investigation that put McDonald’s in hot water
The Fair Resource Foundation filed an enforcement request against McDonald’s Netherlands for breaking Dutch law and serving single-use
Local associations support dropping mandatory plastic bottle deposit in France
France Urbaine, l’Association des Maires de France (AMF), Intercommunalités de France and the Cercle National du Recyclage (CNR) praise
H.B. Fuller expands Gel-Tac™ microsphere technology production in Europe
In the latest edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, we speak with H.B. Fuller’s Europe Business Manager
McDonald’s receives penalty notice for serving single-use cups on-site
McDonald’s Netherlands has received a penalty notice and must stop serving disposable cups for on-site dining after the
Elopak on the rise of paper-based packaging in home and personal care
Home and personal care brands are starting to embrace paper-based packaging in response to regulatory developments and consumer demand.
Reuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over
PPWR compliance: are we stopping too early?
If PPWR forces us to rethink packaging anyway, why stop at compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult,
The RTD pack that is made to be kept
Kocktail recently launched an innovative new pack featuring a peel-off metal lid that reveals a ready-to-drink cocktail
Print and Labelling
Futamura and Bio4life develop home and industrially compostable PSA label
Futamura and Bio4life have collaborated on a certified home and industrially compostable PSA label, designed to help retailers and packers
Avery Dennison announces new Bluetooth label range for advanced tracking
Avery Dennison has revealed its AD Visi product line, a new range of Active Bluetooth Low Energy labels designed to
UPM extends barrier paper technology for label face papers
UPM Specialty Materials has extended its barrier paper technology to label face papers for the first time under its new
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Polytag’s UV tag system for recycling data
Nominated in the Thinking Big category of this year’s Sustainability Awards, we asked finalist Polytag a few questions to
Stahl introduces PPWR-compliant metallic coatings
Global specialty coatings provider Stahl has unveiled its Senoprint portfolio of metallic coatings, aiming to reduce waste and align with
AstroNova launches new desktop industrial colour label printer
AstroNova has introduced its flagship QuickLabel QL-125 desktop industrial colour label printer, said to deliver ‘dramatically lower’ total cost
Huel serves high-protein ramen in plastic cup with separable cardboard wrap
Huel is using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups with a separable cardboard wrap for its High Protein Ramen Noodle Cups,
Sun Chemical unveils direct food contact ink and water-based green pigment
Sun Chemical reveals its new direct food contact sheetfed ink for folding carton alongside a green pigment for its water-
Stahl introduces haptic coatings range for tactile finishes
Speciality coatings provider Stahl has announced its expanded Sensora portfolio of high-performance haptic coatings, with tactile finishes including soft,
Archroma Packaging Technologies to unveil new pressure-sensitive adhesive
Archroma Packaging Technologies is due to introduce its Ultra High Solids pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) Cartacol APS75 Ultra to the
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview 2026: Evonik’s food-contact compliant de-inking solution
Evonik’s acrylate-based co-binder for solvent borne packaging inks is designed to improve recyclability and remove ink within
E-commerce
SMEs ask EU to suspend and simplify PPWR’s authorized representative rules
EU policymakers must suspend the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s requirement for SMEs to appoint authorized representatives in each
How Amazon tests and uses ‘stretchier’ paper packaging instead of plastic
Amazon is developing ‘extensible’ paper packaging with a water-soluble coating, said to double or triple the flexibility of standard
All-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability
Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair
Non-EU companies selling in Europe held to new e-commerce and customs rules
The European Parliament has approved a major reform of the EU Customs Code that treats non-EU businesses selling to
German Federal Government backs registration exemptions for EU SMEs
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment has developed an amendment proposal to update the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
MEP implores EU to simplify international sales for online SMEs under PPWR
MEP Regina Doherty has written to EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall requesting ‘urgent action, simpler rules and proper protections’ for European
Are 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
Recyclable paper mailer helps e-commerce businesses comply with waste laws
RRD has revealed a paper-based mailer with a peel-and-seal strip and instant-bond adhesive – designed for kerbside
Mondi introduces laser marking concept for e-commerce packaging
Mondi has unveiled a new packaging concept combining a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging, designed for
A closer look at Fraunhofer IML’s new carton set optimization tool CASTN
The CASTN tool (Carton Set Optimization) helps to make the actual filled percentage of each carton visible. Reports have shown
IPG reveals Air Pillow Film with PCR and PIR content
IPG has unveiled its new PCR Air Pillow Film, a protective void-fill packaging solution said to feature 35% third-
Renewables
Home-compostable cling films brought to foodservice market in Europe
Purple Planet Packaging will distribute deep-tech start-up N&E Innovations’ home-compostable cling films made from tropical
Jute-based packaging keeps pharma products cool and safe in transit
Ecocool has developed insulated packaging – including components made from recycled jute, cotton and starch – to ship temperature-sensitive medicines within
How Amazon tests and uses ‘stretchier’ paper packaging instead of plastic
Amazon is developing ‘extensible’ paper packaging with a water-soluble coating, said to double or triple the flexibility of standard
Releaf Paper and RDM Group reveal recycled board made from fallen leaves
RDM Group’s Eska has joined forces with Releaf Paper to launch Eska Leaf, a recycled solid board made from
Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre. Set for an autumn
Fibre-based food tray adopts double-rim structure for fresh protein market
MM Packaging Deeside has upgraded its fibre-based food tray, GreenPeel, with a new double-rim structure – a move set
How do we bring biobased packaging materials to commercial scale?
Where will the next generation of sustainable packaging materials come from, and how will they reach commercial scale? Ward Heij,
Futamura and Bio4life develop home and industrially compostable PSA label
Futamura and Bio4life have collaborated on a certified home and industrially compostable PSA label, designed to help retailers and packers
Unilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new
UPM extends barrier paper technology for label face papers
UPM Specialty Materials has extended its barrier paper technology to label face papers for the first time under its new
Personal Care
Silgan presents new pump for refillable moulded glass formats
Silgan Dispensing has introduced its Melodie Pirouette SNI 13 pump, a solution that is designed to enable perfume houses to
Unilever’s ‘extravagant’ spray can holder makes fun of luxury fragrance bottles
Unilever and LOLA Madrid have revealed The Axe Holder, a ‘deliberately extravagant’ bottle that plays on consumer perceptions of luxury
All-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability
Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair
Italy permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more
Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned
ALPLA presents foam dispenser pump made of mono-material
ALPLA has announced it is launching a mono-material foam dispenser pump made of polypropylene. With this innovation, the global
Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre. Set for an autumn
Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from
Sidel targets flexibility and speed with new case packer
Sidel has announced its Cermex RoboSELEX bottle collating system for case packers, said to have a high-speed performance of
Elopak on the rise of paper-based packaging in home and personal care
Home and personal care brands are starting to embrace paper-based packaging in response to regulatory developments and consumer demand.
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan reveal ‘glass-like’ PET cosmetics packaging
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan have partnered to develop ‘glass-like’ PET bottles for the beauty and personal care market, aiming
Reuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over
Nemera launches bi-dose nasal spray solution
Drug delivery device company Nemera has announced its DuoSpray bi-dose nasal spray platform, a ‘non-invasive, needle free’ administration
Rigid Packaging
Amcor and Choví debut mono-PP flip-top closure for smooth sauce dispensing
Amcor has unveiled a bespoke, mono-polypropylene flip-top closure for sauce brand Choví, designed to control the sauce’s
Silgan presents new pump for refillable moulded glass formats
Silgan Dispensing has introduced its Melodie Pirouette SNI 13 pump, a solution that is designed to enable perfume houses to
How 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
Jute-based packaging keeps pharma products cool and safe in transit
Ecocool has developed insulated packaging – including components made from recycled jute, cotton and starch – to ship temperature-sensitive medicines within
All-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability
Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair
Recyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled kp Infinity Tavola, a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while
Releaf Paper and RDM Group reveal recycled board made from fallen leaves
RDM Group’s Eska has joined forces with Releaf Paper to launch Eska Leaf, a recycled solid board made from
ALPLA presents foam dispenser pump made of mono-material
ALPLA has announced it is launching a mono-material foam dispenser pump made of polypropylene. With this innovation, the global
Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre. Set for an autumn
Fibre-based food tray adopts double-rim structure for fresh protein market
MM Packaging Deeside has upgraded its fibre-based food tray, GreenPeel, with a new double-rim structure – a move set
Inverted cup from Amcor and Ge Wu An to serve wet pet food in one clean piece
Amcor and premium pet food brand Ge Wu An have unveiled Li Kou, an inverted cup designed to help consumers
Recyclability
Coveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread
Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread
How 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
Jute-based packaging keeps pharma products cool and safe in transit
Ecocool has developed insulated packaging – including components made from recycled jute, cotton and starch – to ship temperature-sensitive medicines within
How Amazon tests and uses ‘stretchier’ paper packaging instead of plastic
Amazon is developing ‘extensible’ paper packaging with a water-soluble coating, said to double or triple the flexibility of standard
All-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability
Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair
Recyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled kp Infinity Tavola, a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while
Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre. Set for an autumn
Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s PET oxygen barrier technology
Plastipak is a finalist in the Circular Plastics category of this year’s Sustainability Awards with its O2Blox PET oxygen
Unilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new
Carbon Emissions
Software partnership aims to tackle packaging overuse
Macfarlane Packaging has partnered with Lancaster University to design software intended to help customers reduce excess packaging by an average
BASF reveals paper coating dispersions with reduced product carbon footprint
BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating that claim to reduce product carbon footprint (PCF) by approximately
Amcor and Dow join forces in low-carbon packaging project
Materials company Dow and packaging manufacturer Amcor have announced a new strategic collaboration that aims to produce new low-carbon
Reuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over
Everything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the
A look at Telefónica Germany ‘s new SIOC home router packaging
The pack, made from FSC-certified cartonboard, is set up as a ready-to-ship solution, and reportedly increases container
Flagship project targets drop-in bioethanol intermediate to reduce emissions
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has funded RenewChem, a two-year flagship initiative anticipated to unlock
Draft standard for more sustainable glassmaking now open for consultation
ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, with its global sustainability standard, certification and labelling
Funding for Wayout’s drinking water infrastructure set to tackle plastic waste
Wayout has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A extension, set to support the deployment of its distributed drinking water infrastructure
KFC and Pizza Hut’s packaging progress revealed in parent company's report
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability
Flatfish shipped in certified recycled EPS to cut carbon emissions by 30%
Flatfish producer Flatlantic is transporting fresh seafood in BEWI’s certified recycled EPS boxes – a move hoped to reduce carbon
Barrier lining applied to lightweight plastic buckets, including PCR version
Cambrian Packaging’s range of barrier buckets for solvent- and water-based products, complete with a 100% post-consumer recycled
Consumer Experience
Amcor and Choví debut mono-PP flip-top closure for smooth sauce dispensing
Amcor has unveiled a bespoke, mono-polypropylene flip-top closure for sauce brand Choví, designed to control the sauce’s
Unilever’s ‘extravagant’ spray can holder makes fun of luxury fragrance bottles
Unilever and LOLA Madrid have revealed The Axe Holder, a ‘deliberately extravagant’ bottle that plays on consumer perceptions of luxury
Recyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled kp Infinity Tavola, a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while
ALPLA presents foam dispenser pump made of mono-material
ALPLA has announced it is launching a mono-material foam dispenser pump made of polypropylene. With this innovation, the global
Capri Sun unveils limited-edition Big Pouch format
Capri Sun has revealed a limited-edition Big Pouch, said to be nine inches tall, twice as wide and hold
Tap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented
How did bottle caps become the latest victim of the culture wars?
This content was originally sent to Packaging Europe members in The Bulletin – a weekly newsletter that includes articles like this,
Resealable canister introduced by Mars to keep crackers fresh on the go
Mars Snacking has introduced a resealable canister for its Cheez-It and Club crackers, designed to help consumers keep the
Südpack unveils mono-PP pouch solution for yoghurt drink market
Südpack has launched a recyclable, mono-material polypropylene (PP) flexible pouch aimed at the drinkable yoghurt market. The company identifies
Südpack unveils mono-PP pouch solution for yoghurt drink market
Südpack has launched a recyclable, mono-material polypropylene (PP) flexible pouch aimed at the drinkable yoghurt market. The company identifies
France drops mandatory bottle deposit system in favour of voluntary schemes
France has decided against a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles and recommends that towns and cities set up voluntary
Is it time to replace plastic cases for video games?
Recycling experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging video game publishers to reconsider using full-size plastic cases as the
Emerging Technologies
Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from
New plastic from University of Surrey transforms into gas when heated, reforms when cooled
Researchers at the University of Surrey have revealed a new polymer which breaks down into a gas at 90 degrees
Can seaweed-based films replace plastic?
Noriware recently closed a €4.3M seed round in a bid to scale its seaweed-based transparent film. The company
Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration
Aldi and Arla are working with Polytag on a project that will track milk bottles through the recycling process using
Can molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in
AFYREN receives €3 million grant to upgrade biorefinery for biobased acids
With a €3 million grant from the Grand Est Region, AFYREN will finance performance investments at its AFYREN NEOXY biorefinery,
Industry backs updated legislation supporting competitive EU biomanufacturing
Almost 40 industry organizations have signed a joint position paper calling for policymakers to boost competitiveness, resilience, and employment in
Draft bill exempts compostables and biodegradables from PPWR’s SUP ban
The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has presented a draft legislative proposal to exempt biodegradable and compostable
MIT uses AI to simulate shipments between warehouses in logistics network
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mecalux have created an AI-based simulator for warehouses in a logistics network,
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited
Social Impact
Exchange for Change reveals intended producer fees for UK DRS
The Exchange for Change organisation delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has announced the intended producer fees for
Everything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
BioBTX has begun constructing the first commercial-scale factory for its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology, expected to
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
ResponsibleGlass has launched the first public consultation on its International Standard for Glassmaking draft, from 20th July-18th September 2026.
Co-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
Co-op has introduced NaviLens QR code technology across its own-label paper products, providing product information via audio and
Behaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
A pilot programme involving major brands such as KFC, Mars, McDonald’s and Nestlé - aiming to demonstrate how sustained behaviour
Ellen MacArthur Foundation collaborates with Mars, Nestlé and more to scale collection and recycling in Brazil
Drawing on findings from a new report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced a project aiming to unlock approximately over
Funding for Wayout’s drinking water infrastructure set to tackle plastic waste
Wayout has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A extension, set to support the deployment of its distributed drinking water infrastructure
How does Download Festival handle its packaging waste?
Summer is often the height of festival season, and with thousands of people set to descend on various sites around
Bamagreen project converts plastic waste into construction and electrification products
Ayuda enAcción and adaPETation (IMG Group) have announced the second phase of the Bamagreen project in West Africa, which transforms
Flexibles
SunDance’s customizable coffee valve pouches designed to keep coffee fresh
SunDance’s new custom coffee valve pouches aim to combine product freshness with flexible, digital printing for low minimum order
Coveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread
Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread
How 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
Home-compostable cling films brought to foodservice market in Europe
Purple Planet Packaging will distribute deep-tech start-up N&E Innovations’ home-compostable cling films made from tropical
StePacPPC’s stand-up zipper pouch keeps cucumbers fresh from farm to fridge
StePacPPC has revealed a patent-pending zipper pouch for cucumbers, combining moisture and atmosphere control to keep products fresh and
How Amazon tests and uses ‘stretchier’ paper packaging instead of plastic
Amazon is developing ‘extensible’ paper packaging with a water-soluble coating, said to double or triple the flexibility of standard
Proving a commercially credible pathway to food-grade recycled content
Recent trials by NEXTLOOPP, Süper Film and Brückner Maschinenbau have reportedly demonstrated for the first time that food-grade recycled
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Thermapet’s process delivering recyclable containers
You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2026. Congratulations! To start off, could you summarize your entry in less
Italy permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more
Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned
ECOVA® portfolio expands to support paperisation trend
Rapids Paper + Packaging has announced the commercial expansion of its ECOVA® portfolio. Comprising of heat-sealable and functional barrier paper
Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from
Circular Economy
Circular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices
EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Circular Economy
How 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
Tap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented
Local associations support dropping mandatory plastic bottle deposit in France
France Urbaine, l’Association des Maires de France (AMF), Intercommunalités de France and the Cercle National du Recyclage (CNR) praise
Aliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine
Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and
France drops mandatory bottle deposit system in favour of voluntary schemes
France has decided against a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles and recommends that towns and cities set up voluntary
New Zealand government to launch nationwide farm plastics recycling scheme
The New Zealand government has announced plans for a nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme for farm plastics starting in March next
Reuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over
EU-funded project uses enzymes to recycle degraded plastic waste from the sea
AIMPLAS, the Institute of Marine Sciences, and the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia are participating in the OCEANZYME project,
PepsiCo reports 18% recycled content and 6% virgin plastic reduction in 2025
In its latest ESG Summary, PepsiCo claims that it incorporated 18% recycled plastic into its packaging last year and reduced
Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration
Aldi and Arla are working with Polytag on a project that will track milk bottles through the recycling process using
Flagship project targets drop-in bioethanol intermediate to reduce emissions
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has funded RenewChem, a two-year flagship initiative anticipated to unlock
Protection
SunDance’s customizable coffee valve pouches designed to keep coffee fresh
SunDance’s new custom coffee valve pouches aim to combine product freshness with flexible, digital printing for low minimum order
StePacPPC’s stand-up zipper pouch keeps cucumbers fresh from farm to fridge
StePacPPC has revealed a patent-pending zipper pouch for cucumbers, combining moisture and atmosphere control to keep products fresh and
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s PET oxygen barrier technology
Plastipak is a finalist in the Circular Plastics category of this year’s Sustainability Awards with its O2Blox PET oxygen
UPM extends barrier paper technology for label face papers
UPM Specialty Materials has extended its barrier paper technology to label face papers for the first time under its new
Birch bark converted into moisture, grease and oxygen barrier for paper packs
Innomost has recycled birch bark from the forest industry into a barrier material for fibre-based packaging, functional coatings and
Compact collaborative palletizer designed for heavy cases in limited space
FlexLink has launched RC20: a compact, standardized collaborative palletizing cell designed to handle heavier cases and high-throughput applications in
Resealable canister introduced by Mars to keep crackers fresh on the go
Mars Snacking has introduced a resealable canister for its Cheez-It and Club crackers, designed to help consumers keep the
PPWR compliance: are we stopping too early?
If PPWR forces us to rethink packaging anyway, why stop at compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult,
Rubbermaid’s food containers use copolyester with up to 50% recycled content
Rubbermaid has expanded its lineup of food storage and pantry containers to offer products made with Eastman’s Tritan Renew
Ahlstrom expands grease-resistant paper portfolio for North American market
Ahlstrom has launched its Grease-Gard PLUS and Grease-Gard PRO today, designed to expand its family of high-performance
Amcor and Tiptree partner on 30% PCR shrink films and pallet wrap
Amcor has collaborated with jams and preserves brand Tiptree to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree’
Demeter Bio develops bio-based, non-toxic PFAS replacement coating
London-based company Demeter Bio has revealed a non-toxic coating designed to replace PFAS in textiles and packaging using
Smart Packaging
Tap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented
PPWR compliance: are we stopping too early?
If PPWR forces us to rethink packaging anyway, why stop at compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult,
Wiliot and CISC partner to increase testing of IoT Pixels for labels
Supply chain AI platform Wiliot and testing and measurement solutions company CISC have partnered to support high-volume functional testing
Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration
Aldi and Arla are working with Polytag on a project that will track milk bottles through the recycling process using
Avery Dennison’s RFID tags for PET bottles receive RecyClass approval
Avery Dennison’s AD CleanFlake RFID tags have secured RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe, officially certifying their compatibility with mechanical
Polytag and MCC combine UV tag technology with in-mould labelled packaging
Data capture platform Polytag has announced a partnership with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) to incorporate its UV tag technology directly
HolyGrail project to sort and recycle crisp packets into new food packaging
PepsiCo, Ferrero, Mondelēz International and pladis are among the contributors to HolyGrail 2030’s latest project, which will test the
Announcing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable
Preparing for PPWR without waiting for every detail
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain. Felix
interpack’s Spotlight Forum platforms brand owners, start-ups and more
At interpack 2026, the Spotlight Forum will feature daily presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions from a range of industry professionals
Only one week to go until interpack 2026!
interpack 2026 will begin in exactly one week – are you ready? Read on for a comprehensive overview of the events,
Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn among retailers piloting reuse for mushrooms
Flanders’FOOD is helping Albert Heijn, Aldi, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl pilot reusable packaging for mushrooms in line with