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ArticleTetra Pak invests €60 million into pilot plant for paper-based carton barriers
Tetra Pak is investing €60 million into a pilot plant for its paper-based barrier technologies, which are thought to unlock 80% paper content and 92% renewable content in a single aseptic carton.
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ArticleTata Steel targets legislation compliance and efficiency with new production line
Tata Steel Nederland has announced it has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel, said to be ready for upcoming legislation and improve logistical efficiency.
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ArticleAvantium reveals start-up and sales plans for FDCA flagship plant
Avantium has provided a progress update on its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, expecting to complete start-up by mid-2026 and commence product sales under its existing offtake agreements in the second half of 2026.
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ArticleReport upfronts AI as key tool in packaging design, sorting and traceability
A report from The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action asserts that artificial intelligence can help companies generate and optimize packaging design, sort waste effectively, and trace materials throughout the supply chain.
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ArticleDavos 2026 sees $2 billion investment model to decarbonize supply chains
At Davos 2026, Canopy and its partners presented a $2 billion blended finance blueprint to utilize recycled textiles and agricultural residues in packaging – a move helped to cut down on carbon emissions.
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ArticleNestlé chief executive blames Trump for sustainability silence
Nestlé’s chief executive allegedly blames President Donald Trump for the brand’s public silence on sustainability, telling employees that he remains committed to net zero emissions.
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ArticleBorealis announces €49 million investment to scale up PP production
Borealis has revealed a €49 million strategic investment to scale up production of its Borstar Nextension polypropylene (PP) at its manufacturing site in Burghausen, Germany.
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ArticleFunding to upscale PolyCycl's chemical recycling platform for feedstock
With a Series A investment from Rainmatter by Zerodha, PolyCycl plans to deploy its technology for recycling low-grade plastic waste into feedstock for the production of low-carbon materials.
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ArticleAvantium and Packamama partner on plant-based, low carbon wine packaging
Avantium has entered a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama for future volumes of its plant-based, recyclable polymer PEF, branded as Releaf. The companies aim to combine the material with Packamama’s wine bottles, made from 100% recycled PET.
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ArticleEU Commission publishes harmonized labelling proposal for PPWR
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has developed a proposal to harmonize waste sorting labels under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – recommending unified pictograms, colour-coded symbols and receptacles, and more.
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ArticleCepi supports EU-Mercosur trade deal amid rising tensions in US relations
Amidst ongoing political tensions between the EU and the United States, Cepi is encouraging the European Parliament to ratify a trade agreement set to eliminate tariffs from the Mercosur trade bloc and mandate deforestation efforts.
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ArticleCITEO joins the EXPRA alliance for non-profit EPR model
CITEO (France) has announced that it has joined the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA), a group of 35 industry-managed packaging and packaging waste recovery and recycling organizations.
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ArticleAluminium value chain teams up to sort and recycle small packaging formats
The European Aluminium Foil Association and Flexible Packaging Europe have founded an alliance to drive recycling performance for small aluminium packaging, supported by Nestlé Nespresso, JDE Peet’s, Lindt, and Bel Group.
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ArticleFirst 13 partners chosen for L’Oréal’s €100 million sustainable innovation programme
L’Oréal has announced the initial 13 startups and SME’s due to take part in its L’AcceleratOR programme, endowed with €100 million over five years and run in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), aiming to help develop scalable solutions to solve climate, nature and circularity challenges.
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ArticleDS Smith’s packaging predictions for 2026
2025 was a year of innovation, evolving consumer demands and intense regulatory upheaval – but what are the factors that will most affect the packaging industry in 2026? DS Smith’s new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Packaging, James Lomax gives us his predictions.
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ArticleM&S takes on ultra-processed foods with reduced ingredients on front labels
Marks & Spencer is responding to backlash against ultra-processed foods and previous criticism of its on-label transparency by displaying its stripped-back ingredient lists on the front label of its packaging.
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ArticleBain & Co report says paper and packaging firms are taking ‘AI-driven approach’ to improve industrial performance
Management consulting firm Bain & Co has released its 2026 Paper & Packaging Report, which states that paper and packaging companies have been aiming to improve industrial performance through focusing on capacity decisions, protecting commercial margins and accelerating adoption of AI-enabled efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
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ArticleSÜDPACK Medica introduces pre-made pouch service for healthcare industry
SÜDPACK Medica has announced its MedHub service, allowing customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities by phone, email, or online. The pouches are said to be manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and fulfill the stringent quality requirements of the healthcare industry.
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ArticleSABIC divests petrochemicals and thermoplastics businesses for €708 million
SABIC has signed two strategic transactions to divest its petrochemicals and regional engineering thermoplastics businesses to private equity firms for a total combined enterprise value of $950 million (€708,191,750) – sparking concerns about the outlook for Europe’s chemicals sector.
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ArticleSingapore to launch return scheme for beverage containers from 1st April
Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) will commence on 1st April 2026. Drinks will be required to display a deposit mark and readable barcode to be returned for recycling, with the government targeting an 80% return rate by 2028.