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Amcor and Alter Eco collaborate on lighter-weight paper-based chocolate packaging

Amcor has partnered with French organic snack producer, Alter Eco, to introduce a recyclable, paper-based and reduced-weight packaging solution for their 200-gram chocolate range. Alter Eco produces chocolate using carefully…
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Polypropylene cups receive 'Widely Recyclable' status in the US

Polypropylene cups used for cold takeaway beverages have been granted a Widely Recyclable designation, expanding access to curbside and drop-off recycling for a majority of households across the United States…
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PEKU highlights change and transformation at Pharmapack Europe 2026

If the main themes of Pharmapack Europe 2026 in Paris had to be described in just two words, they would be change and transformation. Sustainability, in particular, is becoming increasingly…
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City-scale reuse pilot set to launch in Ottawa in 2026

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), through its Plastic Waste Coalition, has outlined plans for a new city-scale reuse pilot in Canada. Developed in collaboration with Reposit and a group of…
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TPC: Designing packaging that works—for everyone, the first time

Whether the end user is a consumer opening a product at home, a patient relying on a sterile medical device, a physician in a clinical setting, or a chef expecting…
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Selfridges rolls out nationwide beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme

MYGroup has partnered with Selfridges to introduce a nationwide beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme, allowing customers to return a wide range of used beauty packaging, including fragrance bottles that are…
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Dove launches new refillable anti-perspirant range

Dove, a personal care brand owned by Unilever, has introduced its first refillable anti-perspirant range, marking the brand’s entry into refill formats within the deodorants category. The new range combines…
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Croxsons launches first ever British sparkling wine bottle

Croxsons, a 150-year-old family business that manufactures premium glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle. The Sovereign bottle has been…
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Synthetic compostable packaging excluded from USDA organic standards

The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has voted not to include synthetic compostable materials on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic…
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Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf conclude successful reusable cup pilot at K 2025

Borealis is pleased to share the successful conclusion of a groundbreaking reusable cup pilot at K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber. For the first time…
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Future-proof VFFS packaging from Syntegon

Rising requirements and regulations are increasing pressure on the food industry. With modern VFFS technology, Syntegon enables manufacturers to secure quality, speed and compliance at the same time without compromising…
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Spectra set to shine at Packaging Innovations 2026

Spectra will be returning to Packaging Innovations at the Birmingham NEC on February 11th / 12th (Stand N120). As one of the most significant events in the UK packaging calendar…
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Bandall success story: Delibarn optimises inner pack solution for meat packaging

How a trade show changed everything Delibarn, a leading Belgian meat processing company, has built a reputation for excellence in slicing and packaging high-quality charcuterie products. These include a wide…
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Unilever adopts paper banding for Axe deodorant packs in France

Unilever has introduced a revised secondary packaging format for promotional Axe deodorant duopacks in the French market, following a collaboration with packaging manufacturer Saica Group. The new solution, which has…
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Small tea manufacturer adopts low-cost automation to improve packaging efficiency

Caraway Tea Company, a US-based producer of tea and herbal products, has implemented a range of cost-effective automation solutions to modernise its production operations without the level of investment typically…
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Spectra produce invaluable guide to UK’s EPR and RAM

Spectra has released a concise new guide to help businesses understand and comply with the UK’s complex Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and its key assessment tool, the Recyclability Assessment…
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Experience proven cartoning efficiency and line performance with Bradman Lake at Pack Expo East 2026

Bradman Lake invites attendees to visit Booth 1501 at Pack Expo East, February 17–19, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. This year’s exhibit will feature two of…
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Modified atmosphere packaging solution protects dragon fruit on long-haul journeys

StePacPPC has introduced a new modified atmosphere packaging solution designed to help maintain the quality of pitaya, commonly known as dragon fruit, during extended sea transport from Ecuador to key…
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California packaging EPR regulations face further delay as draft rules withdrawn for revision

Draft regulations intended to implement California’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) programme for packaging have been withdrawn from formal review, signalling another delay in the state’s regulatory timeline ahead of its…
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Munich launches pilot scheme for reusable food containers

The City of Munich has introduced a new reusable food packaging initiative, ReMuc – “Ois im Kreis”, aimed at encouraging circular consumption and reducing waste in one of its busiest…
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Alupro to champion aerosol recycling at Paris Packaging Week

Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will discuss pioneering progress in aerosol recycling at Paris Packaging Week. Taking place at the Expo Porte de Versailles between 5-6 February, the event…
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Romanian tomato producer moves to fully recyclable fibre-based punnets

DS Smith, an International Paper company, and leading global provider of sustainable and fibre-based packaging solutions, has partnered with the Serele SupeR agricultural cooperative in Romania, to replace ten million…
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Croxsons Rightweight® – Designed with Purpose

At Croxsons, we’ve always believed that great packaging starts with balance. Balance between aesthetics, performance, protection and presentation, and, increasingly, between sustainability and practicality. It’s this belief, refined through years…
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Raymarine shifts to fibre-based corrugated packaging for its electronics range

DS Smith, an International Paper company, and global provider of sustainable and fibre-based packaging, and Raymarine, a manufacturer of navigation systems and electronics for the commercial marine and recreational boating…