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ArticleBorealis contributes polypropylene cups to reuse system across hospital cafés
Borealis and FSG Returnables have helped the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust introduce a reusable cup system to its hospital cafés, a move expected to reduce waste and lower Extended Producer Responsibility costs.
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ArticleUPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt reveal bio-based paper food packaging
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have developed a bio and paper-based food packaging concept said to provide strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, particularly for bakery, fast food and convenience applications.
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ArticleDom Pérignon offers hidden message personalization
Champagne house Dom Pérignon has introduced a hidden message personalization option developed by drinks design agency Knockout, featuring a concealed shield which reveals the message during opening.
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ArticleWhat are the next steps for reusable packaging in retail?
In its latest report, the U.S. Plastics Pact sets out its vision for a successful reuse system in retail: a return-on-the-go model for food, home, and personal care products, starting in regions with existing reuse infrastructure.
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ArticleUnilever confirms talks to merge food business after Kraft Heinz rumours
Unilever has confirmed it is in talks about a potential transaction following widespread speculation that it would merge its foods business with Kraft Heinz’s condiment division.
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ArticleUnilever and Kraft Heinz explore potential merger worth ‘tens of billions’
Reportedly, Kraft Heinz and Unilever were recently in talks to merge their food brands into a single entity worth ‘tens of billions’ of dollars.
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ArticleBioPak and Everest launch FSC-certified paper ice cream cups
BioPak and Australian ice-cream company Everest have teamed up on a nationwide rollout of FSC-certified paper ice cream cups, aiming to deliver the same ‘premium quality and craftsmanship’ with a reduced environmental footprint.
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ArticleStretch hood film with PCR content revealed by ExxonMobil and Reifenhäuser
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Reifenhäuser have collaborated on a ‘high-performance’ stretch hood film incorporating up to 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, aiming to address contamination and inconsistency issues with household-sourced PCR in stretch hood applications.
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Article20 million coffee pods returned to Asda stores through recycling scheme
Asda claims that 20 million coffee pods have been returned to its stores as part of Podback’s recycling scheme, with over 250,000 Podback bags received via Asda’s toYou counters since January 2025.
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ArticleAmcor helps Vöslauer apply tethered cap to mineral water bottles
Amcor is providing Vöslauer Mineralwasser with a tethered version of its customized closure, designed to be functional, accessible, and easy to recycle.
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ArticlePulPac, Future Materials and Yoik to develop moulded fibre snus can
PulPac, Future Materials Sweden and Yoik AB have teamed up on a fibre-based snus can concept for Yoik’s Helwit brand, made using PulPac’s Dry Moulded Fiber material and designed for the smokeless tobacco segment.
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PodcastThe Talking Point: Harnessing the potential of machine vision systems
What is the scope for machine vision applications in the packaging industry? Elisabeth Skoda speaks with three experts and members of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA): LUCID Vison Labs’ Torsten Wiesinger, Murrelektronik’s Simon Knapp and Advantech’s Rick de Vries.
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ArticleThe power of machine vision in packaging
Machine vision uses cameras, networks and increasingly AI to “see” what is happening during a production process. It is already widely used across a range of packaging applications such as label inspection, code verification, fill-level and completeness inspection and reject handling. We speak to three experts in the field to learn more.
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ArticleMake more small deals to grow, McKinsey tells paper and packaging companies
According to McKinsey, paper and packaging companies should pursue multiple smaller deals throughout the year, rather than large acquisitions, to achieve growth, increase returns, and overcome industry disruption.
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ArticleJust Eat Takeaway.com to roll out recyclable plastic-free boxes across European markets
Just Eat Takeaway.com has announced it is expanding its partnership with Huhtamaki to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets, featuring Xampla’s plant-based coating.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy to develop rPET production facility
Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy have entered a strategic partnership to establish ‘one of Africa’s largest’ recycled PET (rPET) production facilities in Lagos, Nigeria, anticipated to produce up to 45,000 tonnes of food‑grade rPET resin annually.
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ArticleAmcor and Mondelēz wrap Cadbury Mini Eggs in 65% recycled plastic
Mondelēz International has collaborated with Amcor to wrap Cadbury’s 31.9g, 74g and 256g Mini Eggs bags in 65% certified recycled plastic packaging for Easter, allocated through a mass balance approach.
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ArticleMIT uses AI to simulate shipments between warehouses in logistics network
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mecalux have created an AI-based simulator for warehouses in a logistics network, aiming to optimize inventory and transport at minimal cost without incurring stockouts.
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ArticleProject STOP provides waste management services to over 700,000 people in Indonesia
Project STOP, co-founded by Borealis and Systemiq, says it expanded access to end-to-end waste management services to 772,485 people in 2025, aiming to establish Indonesia’s first regency-wide circular waste management system in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java.
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock acquires Cartomanabí to secure corrugated growth in Ecuador
In an effort to expand its presence in Ecuador, Smurfit Westrock has completed an asset purchase of Cartomanabí – including its annual corrugated production capacity of over 50,000 tons.