From Cardboard to Circularity: ZARELO Adopts Mondi’s Barrier Paper for Fire...
Mondi has partnered with ZARELO to introduce a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for fire starters, combining barrier protection, automation compatibility, and enhanced shelf appeal. The...
AF&PA Reports Ongoing Decline in Packaging and Printing-Writing Shipments
New figures from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) show continued softness in the U.S. paper sector, with both packaging and printing-writing paper shipments...
EUR400bn Investment Required to Make Chemical Recycling Economically Viable
Chemical recycling of plastics remains economically uncompetitive with virgin plastic production and may require cumulative global investments exceeding €400 billion to reach cost parity, according...
SIG Debuts Aluminium-Free Full Barrier Aseptic Cartons for Multi-Serve Formats
SIG, a global leader in aseptic carton packaging, has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first aluminium-free, full barrier aseptic carton for multi-serve...
AIMPLAS Cuts Biodegradation Testing Time by Two-Thirds with New Methodology
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has introduced a new accelerated biodegradation testing method that reduces evaluation times to just one third of those required by...
New Fibre Packaging Solution by Metsä and Amcor Targets Plastic Replacement...
Metsä Group and Amcor have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop a recyclable three-dimensional moulded fibre food packaging solution, combining Metsä’s renewable material expertise...
GRECO Project Launches with €7.6M EU Funding to Develop Greener Bioplastics...
The GRECO project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, has officially launched to advance “biobased, biodegradable, recyclable, safe, and circular...
BASF and Metpack Unveil Certified Home-Compostable Coated Paper for Food Packaging
BASF and Turkish extrusion coating specialist Metpack have introduced a certified home-compostable coated paper solution for food packaging, aiming to enhance sustainability in the industry.
Metpack's...
Stora Enso Launches Performa Nova Folding Boxboard, Expanding Renewable Packaging Offering
Stora Enso, the Finnish renewable materials company, has introduced Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) aimed at a wide range of consumer packaging applications....
PAC Machinery Launches Barcode Blocking Bags to Eliminate Fulfillment Scanning Errors
PAC Machinery has introduced a new packaging innovation aimed at solving a persistent issue in fulfillment operations: barcode scanning errors caused by multiple visible barcodes....
Geami Wrap ’n Go: A Sustainable, Space-Saving Packaging Solution for Retail...
Antalis has unveiled the Geami Wrap ’n Go™ as a compact, eco-friendly packaging solution designed to offer enhanced protection for goods while reducing environmental impact....
Reusify Project Aims to Revolutionize Reusable Packaging Systems
Over the next 30 months, the Reusify project will utilize its €2 million budget—primarily funded by Business Finland—to develop scalable and efficient reusable packaging systems....
Sonoco Announces EUR60/ton Hike on Paperboard Prices Amid Supply Squeeze
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable paper and metal packaging, today announced it is implementing a €60 per metric ton price increase...
Borealis Introduces Borcycle M with 85% PCR Content for Sustainable Packaging...
Borealis has announced the launch of Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a high-performance, recycled linear low-density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade that contains 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR). This new...
Canada and Mexico Counter Trump’s Tariffs, Raising Alarm for U.S. Packaging...
Starting Tuesday, President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, sparking immediate retaliation. Canada has enacted countermeasures, applying 25%...
Amcor and Insymmetry Unveil Retort Bottle with StormPanel Technology
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has teamed up with Insymmetry® to introduce a groundbreaking 2oz retort bottle, leveraging Amcor Rigid Packaging’s (ARP)...
