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ArticleFresh-fibre fluting added to Holmen’s ‘ultra-lightweight’ cartonboard lineup
Holmen has added a fresh-fibre fluting to its ‘ultra-lightweight’ cartonboard range, intended to help reduce material consumption and emissions without impacting performance.
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ArticleLatest Amcor Lift-Off seeks rigid packaging start-ups for potential investment
Amcor’s latest Lift-Off challenge is looking for start-ups to present their rigid packaging and adjacent systems to win collaboration opportunities and potential investment.
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ArticleAsahi Kasei reveals photosensitive film for panel-level packaging
Asahi Kasei has announced its new photosensitive film for panel-level packaging in the semiconductor industry, combining the features of its photosensitive polyimide (PSPI) and dry film photoresist (DFR).
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ArticleReturnity offers free reusable box pilot for B2B shippers
For a limited time, Returnity has announced that it is offering a free pilot programme for qualified B2B shippers operating repeatable distribution and replenishment flows, aiming to combat increasing prices for corrugated packaging.
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ArticleTracking the biggest sustainable packaging trends with SPC’s Olga Kachook
Sustainable Packaging Coalition recently launched its third-annual Sustainable Packaging Trends report, where it tracks the major trends that are shaping how our industry makes itself more sustainable. Olga Kachook, the organisation’s director, unpacks the key findings.
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ArticleItaly reaches 92.8% recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans
CIAL, the Italian Aluminium Packaging Consortium, reports that Italy has exceeded European targets with a 69.5% recycling rate for aluminium packaging, highlighting that beverage cans reached a 92.8% rate in 2025.
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ArticleJoint statement calls for digital one-stop-shop for EPR in EU legislation
Europen is among the signatories of a joint statement calling for the European Commission to introduce a digital One-Stop Shop for EU-wide EPR implementation into the Circular Economy Act.
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ArticleHubergroup Print Solutions launches offset ink range with new resin technology
Hubergroup Print Solutions has introduced its next generation of offset inks featuring a new resin technology, said to deliver fewer make-ready sheets, more consistent colour reproduction and a ‘substantial reduction’ in misting, even on high‑speed presses.
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ArticleGreyparrot and Kenvue seek to improve recycling data at sorting facilities
AI-powered waste intelligence company Greyparrot has partnered with consumer health company Kenvue to improve global recycling for its brand packaging in commercial-scale sorting facilities.
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ArticleFrom Compliance to Competitive Edge: How Specification Data Powers PPWR Readiness, Sustainable Packaging, and Beyond
Your packaging data and PPWR: are you actually ready? Most brands think they’re prepared. Most aren’t. Join Specright on 18 June to find out what good looks like.
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ArticleGerman aluminium industry doesn’t foresee production increase in 2026
Aluminium Deutschland records further decline in production across the German aluminium industry, with 57% of companies doubting that circumstances will improve by the end of 2026.
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ArticleWhy packaging has moved to the centre of the business conversation
In years gone by, packaging was mainly viewed in terms of cost and compliance – but times are changing. In 2026, packaging is closely linked to innovation, consumer experience, sustainability, and supply chain issues. In this article Laurel Spencer, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Marketing at Amcor, explores how packaging became a vital part of business strategy for companies across the world.
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ArticleFragmented definitions of compostable packaging limits scale, report finds
In a new report, a multi-stakeholder coalition has identified ‘inconsistent and fragmented’ definitions of compostability as a key barrier to advancing compostable packaging systems – leading to gaps between laboratory testing and real-world outcomes.
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ArticleDS Smith and SOMFY partner on recyclable protective solution
DS Smith and home and building equipment company SOMFY have collaborated on a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard solution to protect roller shutter motors during transportation and replace polystyrene inserts.
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ArticleTetra Pak publishes updated Approach to Nature framework
Tetra Pak has refreshed its Approach to Nature framework for responsible sourcing and water resilience, directing resources towards high impact materials, locations and supplier sites with ‘clearer expectations’ for traceability, verification and measurable outcomes.
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ArticlePreparing 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.
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ArticleLet online marketplaces provide packaging registration data, says Amazon
Research from Amazon reveals the complexity of navigating registration rules across EU Member States and advocates for online marketplaces playing a role in providing the necessary data.
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ArticleXaar releases new printbar for black 1D and 2D variable data printing
Xaar recently launched the Black version of its Versatex printbar at interpack 2026, said to bring high-definition black 1D and 2D variable data printing to existing analogue label presses and finishing lines.
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ArticleEUROPEN launches PPWR Conformity Assessment Toolkit
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), formed of corporate members and national organisations across the packaging value chain, has released the PPWR Conformity Assessment Toolkit designed to help companies better understand and navigate the Regulation’s conformity assessment requirements.
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ArticleAre Member States complying with the Single-Use Plastics Directive?
The European Commission has published a report detailing how Member States are reducing single-use plastic food and drink containers in line with the Single-Use Plastics Directive. We take a closer look at its findings and what they mean for data collection in the next few years.