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Constantia Flexibles and NÖM launch paper-based butter wrap in Europe

EcoPaperHighPlus combines paper-based design with shelf-life performance comparable to conventional aluminium-based butter packaging. Constantia Flexibles, the Vienna-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer and the world’s third-largest producer in its industry, has launched…
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Miron® strengthens transparency with B Corp certification

Miron® B Corp certification adds transparency to packaging supplier selection Choosing a packaging supplier means looking beyond the packaging itself. For brands seeking reliable, responsible partners, independent assessments can provide…
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Adelphi Group Celebrates Double Sustainability Award Success

The Adelphi Group of Companies, an award-winning, family-owned UK manufacturer and supplier of machinery, equipment and packaging components for industries including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and drink, is celebrating double…
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Boix: From plastic crates to cardboard – a new step in cheese packaging

The way cheese is packed and transported is changing. While reusable plastic crates have been a familiar part of the supply chain for many years, we are increasingly seeing another…
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Craemer Hygienic CB3 plastic pallet boxes support efficient seafood handling

A good catch for cold-chain logistics Where fish and seafood are processed, chilled and prepared for export, load carriers must withstand demanding conditions every day. The Peruvian company Elamar S.A…
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New research project explores mycelium-based alternative to polystyrene packaging

A new research partnership involving the University of Bath, University of Nottingham, Swansea University and Magical Mushroom Company (MMC) aims to develop mycelium-based protective packaging as a biodegradable alternative to…
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Miron® introduces refreshed brand identity and website

A new digital experience brings protective glass packaging, expertise, and inspiration together Choosing the right packaging involves more than finding a suitable bottle or jar. Brands also need to understand…
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Spectra: Give your products a competitive edge

With clean lines, balanced proportions and four faces for optimal branding, Spectra’s Square Range offers a distinctive alternative to conventional round packaging. Whether you’re seeking a modern, architectural look or…
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Croxsons: Can English and Welsh wine develop its own packaging identity? 

English & Welsh Wine is comparatively young to Champagne, but does the continued growth offer an opportunity for the sector to build its own identity? Wine production in England and…
Business

UK aluminium industry calls for action on industrial competitiveness and investment in new ALFED report

New white paper highlights £3.78 billion direct economic contribution and sets out five priorities to strengthen Britain's aluminium industrial base. The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has today launched its new white…
Business

New research highlights growing consumer preference for recyclable coffee capsules

Amcor has released new European consumer research exploring how recyclability, quality and value influence purchasing decisions for coffee capsule consumers. Surveying 2,565 coffee capsule buyers across France, Italy, Spain and…
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Spectra: New glass import tariffs – is it time to re-evaluate your packaging choices?

The UK government recently introduced provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 24.65% up to 52.97% on certain glass bottles, jars, and vials imported from China. Importers relying on inexpensive overseas glass…
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Bandall introduces SmartBand® to North America

Combining branding and real-time variable data printing in one band, SmartBand® makes its North American debut at PACK EXPO 2026. SmartBand® was officially introduced to the international packaging industry at…
Business

Australian consumers call for greater action on supermarket plastic packaging

A new survey has found that 62% of Australians believe major supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths are not doing enough to tackle plastic pollution. The YouGov poll, commissioned by Australian…
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OMAG: Packaging for nutraceuticals – greater flexibility, less waste

Designing the right format means improving productivity, sustainability and the final user experience at the same time. The challenge A few weeks ago, we successfully completed the FAT of a…
Business

Students develop recyclable curry and rice packaging for Pho

Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won Deliveroo's 2026 Sustainable Packaging Competition after developing a new packaging design for Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho. Now in its third year, the…
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Hormel introduces portioned bacon packaging to reduce food waste

Hormel has introduced a new packaging format for its BLACK LABEL Original Bacon range, designed to allow consumers to separate and prepare smaller quantities while keeping the remaining product unopened…
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Clean and dry, every time: How SUPER DRY helps protect premium egg quality

For high-quality egg suppliers, appearance matters. Even minor shell or quality defects can affect consumer perception, weaken brand confidence and lead to avoidable losses. Mould speckles on fresh eggs had…
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Rowlinson Packaging: The hidden cost of product damage and why industrial packaging matters

For many businesses, packaging is often viewed as a procurement decision focused primarily on cost. However, in today’s complex supply chains, industrial packaging plays a much larger role in operational…
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IKEA's iconic FRAKTA bag now contains at least 90% recycled material

IKEA has introduced an updated version of its blue FRAKTA carrier bag, manufactured using a minimum of 90% recycled material, with at least 70% sourced from packaging waste. The changes…
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UK retail collection points now accept plant-based beauty packaging

MYGroup has partnered with UK materials company Shellworks to provide a new recycling option for packaging made from VIVOMER, a bio-based alternative to conventional plastic. The collaboration allows consumers to…
Business

NIVEA Creme tin now contains 95% recycled aluminium

Novelis and Beiersdorf have announced that the NIVEA Creme tin is now manufactured using 95% recycled aluminium, following a joint development project aimed at increasing recycled content in the packaging…
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Syntegon launches Annex 1 Roadshow to bring solutions to pharma customers

Syntegon, a strategic lifecycle partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries, has launched its Annex 1 Roadshow. Starting from the group’s largest site in Crailsheim on September 29, a…
Business

Alupro publishes independent econometric review of the UK PRN market

Alupro has released an in-depth econometric analysis of the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) market, looking back at data collated over the past 12 years to dig deeper into the fundamental…