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ArticleTOPPAN to acquire BOPP film manufacturer Irplast
TOPPAN has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Italian based BOPP film manufacturer Irplast from the current majority shareholder, investment fund Cheyne Strategic Value Credit.
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ArticleNextek and Coveris to convert post-consumer packaging waste into recycled resins and films
Nextek and Coveris have announced a partnership aiming to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE and PP) packaging waste into food-grade recycled resins and films using Nextek’s COtooCLEAN process.
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ArticleEU plastic recycling at ‘breaking point’, Plastics Recyclers Europe cautions
Plastics Recyclers Europe has noted the slowest growth in Europe’s plastic recycling capacity ‘in years’, blaming a decline in domestic production, increases in imports, and company closures due to economic pressures.
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ArticleCepi calls on EU Commission to continue US tariff negotiations
Following the US government’s imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium, Cepi has called on the European Commission to continue negotiations, citing the potential for future tariffs including pulp and paper and aiming to avoid supply chain disruptions.
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ArticleReport: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability in 2025?
How are the biggest brands performing in the realm of sustainable packaging? In this in-depth report, we assess the extent of progress these leading brand owners have made in their self-directed initiatives towards establishing a circular economy for plastics, and we explore the future phases of their journeys.
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ArticleMcKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide a positive unboxing experience, and facilitate minimal but easy returns – and how high-ranking executives can unite packaging teams across their organizations.
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ArticlePrintzells’ nut-based spread launched in Huhtamaki paper cups and lids
Printzells Confectionery has partnered with Huhtamaki to launch its nut-based spread in recyclable paper cups and lids, said to be suitable for local paper waste management.
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ArticleSmurfit WestRock CEO condemns impact of Trump’s ‘damaging’ tariffs on paper trade
Smurfit WestRock CEO Tony Smurfit has described Donald Trump’s import tariffs as “economic suicide for America” as he discusses their potentially “damaging” impact on the paper packaging trade and Ireland’s economic relations with the US.
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ArticleInorganic material pellet utilized for LIWAYWAY snack packaging
Japanese company TBM has announced that its LIMEX Pellet - made from ‘inorganic materials’ such as calcium carbonate and said to reduce plastic usage and greenhouse gas emissions – has been adopted by VIETNAM LIWAYWAY for its snack packaging.
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ArticleWalmart becomes latest retailer to miss packaging reduction targets for 2025
Walmart expects to fall short of its sustainability goals for 2025, attributing the outcome – including a 6% increase in virgin plastic use worldwide – to legislative shortcomings, insufficient infrastructure, shortage of high-quality PCR, and consumer behaviour.
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ArticleDanish-Indian partnership transforms plastic waste into industrial big bags
Ocean Plastic Forum, Kabadiwalla Connect, Gleco A/S, and Desmi RoClean A/S are leading a Danish-Indian initiative to recycle on-land and ‘ocean-bound’ plastic waste into recycled polypropylene big bags for industrial use.
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ArticleWin a free iPad! Help solve some of packaging’s biggest challenges
Avery Dennison and Packaging Europe invite you to participate in a brief survey designed to gather insights from Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brand professionals.
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ArticleHow to turn plastic waste into gold
How can plastic waste be converted into products of value? This is the question explored by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste in a recent report. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by this issue with Martyn Tickner, Chief Advisor of Circular Solutions at the Alliance.
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ArticleAmerica imposes 25% aluminium and steel import tariffs – and EU responds
The United States has placed 25% tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium, and products containing such metals; the European Commission will respond by re-enforcing suspended counter-tariffs and introducing new countermeasures to the ‘unjustified’ restrictions.
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ArticleSaica Group invests $110 million into U.S. plant for corrugated packaging
Saica Group plans to invest over $110 million (€100,826,317.46) into a new corrugated manufacturing facility in the United States and produce over 1,200,000 MSF of corrugated packaging from 2026.
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ArticleAldi ends in-store refill trial as retailer hesitance and cost-of-living blamed
Aldi is ending its in-store refill pilot as funding comes to a close, with the Refill Coalition and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) attributing its limited timespan to low retailer uptake and the cost-of-living crisis.
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ArticleDow makes investment in Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company
Dow has today announced the purchase of a stake in Xycle, a Rotterdam-based chemical/advanced recycling company, in partnership with ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital and Vopak.
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ArticleBerry Global’s reusable cup range utilized for Glasgow returnable cup initiative
Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup collaborative returnable cup initiative which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles acquires Aluflexpack
Constantia Flexibles has announced that it has acquired a majority of the shares of Swiss company Aluflexpack, a producer of flexible packaging for the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
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ArticleThe Brief: What is ‘shrinkflation’ and how does it affect the packaging industry?
In this edition of The Brief, we investigate what ‘shrinkflation’ means, why it happens, and how it affects the packaging industry. Shrinkflation is generally defined as when the size or quantity of a product is reduced, but the price remains the same. We’ll look at why businesses might make these reductions, how they affect consumers and the need for brands to communicate these changes clearly.