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Industry-first carton pack launched for shelf-stable tuna

Tetra Pak and Spanish seafood producer Jealsa have introduced what they describe as the industry's first carton packaging solution for shelf-stable tuna, using the Tetra Recart® format. The new packaging…
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Bandall: How banding improves branding and functionality in fruit packaging

Fruit packaging has to do more than protect the product. It also needs to communicate brand identity, product information, certifications, and retailer requirements while keeping the fruit clearly visible to…
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Java Republic & NPP: Sustainability, packaging innovation & partnership

Java Republic has been setting the standard for exceptional coffee in Ireland since 1999. From ethically sourcing coffee at origin to roasting in a 100% carbon-neutral facility in Dublin and…
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KRONUS: Wooden packaging benefits – cost savings, sustainability and efficiency

In today’s supply chains, packaging is no longer just a supporting element - it plays a key role in efficiency, costs, and environmental impact. As customer expectations shift and regulations…
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Fibre-based packaging developed for e-commerce tree gifts

DS Smith and the Geefeenboompje.nl, have collaborated to demonstrate the power of design and innovation in packaging for trees as gifts. DS Smith has developed sustainable and robust fibre-based corrugated…
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Flatlantic adopts recycled EPS fish boxes for seafood transport

Portuguese aquaculture producer Flatlantic has introduced fish boxes made from BEWI's Certified Recycled EPS (CREPS), a packaging material containing recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS), as part of efforts to reduce the…
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L'Oréal expands global refill campaign for World Refill Day 2026

L'Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, expanding the initiative to include 18 brands and 28 refillable products across its beauty portfolio. The campaign, timed…
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Beetles Gel Polish launches nail bottle recycling programme with TerraCycle

Beetles Gel Polish has partnered with TerraCycle to introduce a recycling programme for empty nail polish and gel polish packaging across the United States. The initiative, known as the Beetles…
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Paramount Packaging Systems: 65% film reduction in field-based lettuce wrapping

Paramount Packaging Systems supplied a specialist FUJI VX2 flow wrapping solution for field-based iceberg lettuce harvesting operations. The system was designed to address one of the most persistent inefficiencies in…
Business

Lavazza brings capsule-free coffee tabs to US market

Lavazza North America has launched its Tablì coffee system in the United States, introducing a new single-serve format based on compressed coffee tabs rather than capsules or individually wrapped portions…
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Paramount Packaging Systems: UK mushroom grower cuts costs and increases throughput with FUJI Alpha flow wrapper

A major UK mushroom grower was looking to move away from traditional PVC stretch wrapping. Rising material costs, increasing sustainability pressure from retailers and the operational limitations of ageing rotary…
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Bandall: Reducing plastic in fruit packaging with banding

Plastic has played an important role in fresh produce packaging for decades. In certain situations, it offers protection, extends shelf life, and helps create retail-ready packaging. At the same time…
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Researchers in Finland advance 100% cellulose-based alternative to plastic packaging

Researchers in Finland have developed a cellulose-based material platform designed to support efforts to reduce plastic use in packaging while meeting evolving regulatory and performance requirements. The technology, developed by…
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Swedish DRS becomes first in Europe to secure RecyClass certification

Sweden's Returpack has become the first deposit return system (DRS) in Europe to receive RecyClass certification for its PET bottle sorting process. The certification provides independent verification that recycled plastic…
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FIFA’s revised World Cup bottle policy raises fresh questions over plastic waste

FIFA has amended its spectator guidance for World Cup matches in the United States and Canada, allowing fans to bring one factory-sealed, single-use plastic bottle into stadiums following criticism of…
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Swiss Krono transitions laminate flooring packaging from plastic to paper

Mondi has collaborated with Swiss Krono to replace plastic-based packaging for the company’s laminate flooring products with paper. The partnership demonstrates how Mondi’s kraft paper grades can meet demanding industrial…
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British MP backs calls to accelerate plastic-free materials innovation

Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has backed calls to ramp up support for British businesses leading the fight against plastic pollution. Based on 15 years of research at the University of…
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FIFA bans reusable water bottles from World Cup stadiums

Football fans attending World Cup matches will not be permitted to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums after FIFA updated its Stadium Code of Conduct. The governing body had previously…
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Carlton Packaging strengthens carbon reporting through Greenly partnership

Carlton Packaging, UK's leading packaging solutions providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Greenly, the carbon accounting and climate management platform, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and supporting the packaging…
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Reusable glasses and compostable packaging at Sweden Rock Festival

Sweden Rock Festival is expanding its use of reusable and compostable foodservice solutions through a collaboration with Duni Group, as the event continues efforts to reduce waste and improve resource…
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Closed-Type Tray protects fresh produce during transatlantic transport

DS Smith is supplying a Closed-Type Tray solution for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products to producers in the Greek marketplace. The Closed-Type Tray solution…
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Soken Engineering achieves EcoVadis accreditation

Soken Engineering Ltd is proud to announce that it has achieved EcoVadis accreditation. For our customers and partners, this can help: Reduce the risk of procurement and disruption to supplySupport…
Business

UK Deposit Return Scheme handling fees announced for return point operators

Exchange For Change has announced the return handling fees that will be paid to return point operators under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) set to launch across England, Scotland and…
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Croxsons: Why sparkling wine bottles are heavy – and how the industry is becoming more sustainable anyway

When you head to the shops and pick up a bottle of sparkling wine, one thing becomes immediately obvious – it’s heavy. Often nearly twice the weight of a standard…