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EU Commission introducing new customs codes for PET flakes

From 1 January 2027, the European Commission will introduce dedicated EU customs codes for PET flakes – differentiating the trade flow

Seven-Eleven Japan adopts Osaka Sealing Printing’s thermal paper labels

Osaka Sealing Printing has announced that its Treeloop Thermal paper will be used for bento box product labels at Seven-

Cano Water to launch aluminium bottles in Waitrose stores

Cano Water has announced plans to introduce its US aluminium bottle format to the UK market, with its 473ml still

How could the UK-EU deal on border checks for fresh produce impact packaging?

One week to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026

In exactly one week, the Sustainable Packaging Summit will commence at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht. From

Nivea and ExxonMobil develop collation shrink film with PCR PE content

Nivea has teamed up with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers, Green Worms and Vardhaman Polypacks to integrate post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene

Undercover Snacks seeks to boost growth with Mondelēz International investment

Undercover Snacks has announced a majority investment by Mondelēz International aiming to accelerate innovation, long-term growth and distribution. The

EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall clarifies PPWR’s reuse requirements

European Commissioner Jessika Roswall has clarified industry concerns about maintaining, updating and reporting on reusable packaging systems under the Packaging

Exchange For Change publishes list of certified machines for UK’s DRS scheme

Exchange for Change, the industry-led organization delivering the UK’s upcoming deposit return scheme, has published its first list

SIG and LSDH introduce aluminium-free cartons in France

SIG has collaborated with French food and beverage manufacturer LSDH to introduce aluminium-free aseptic cartons into commercial filling operations

UPM to open first label material factory in India

UPM Adhesive Materials has announced plans to open its first factory in Gujarat, India in early 2028, featuring an acrylic-

From breakthrough to buy-in: how packaging start-ups design for adoption

From biodegradability to commercial viability, how are emerging materials innovators tackling performance, recyclability, industrial compatibility and cost? Zhanar Baishakova, venture