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ArticleAmcor aims to reduce material use with 1 kg dairy market pot
Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy market, aiming to reduce material usage while maintaining the required performance, robustness and line compatibility.
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ArticleTwo-layer lid concept from Constantia Flexibles to replace lids and straws
Constantia Flexibles’ patented lid concept, ComforLid, is designed to replace snap-on plastic lids and straws with a dual-layered, separable film and achieve a 43% reduction in CO2 impact.
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ArticleA look at the ‘timeless art’ of the hamper with Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason’s hampers are iconic across the globe, and immediately communicate quality, craftsmanship, and expert curation to consumers. But what goes into creating them, and how is the company tackling sustainability issues? Speaking from London Packaging Week, Yvonne Isherwood, Head of Product and Packaging Design at Fortnum & Mason, tells us more.
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ArticleAmcor invests in PPWR-compliant airless dispensing system
Amcor has announced its investment in developing a new airless dispensing system for beauty and personal care brands, said to be compliant with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and provide greater flexibility and ‘outstanding’ consumer experience.
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ArticleBarilla designs 99% of packaging for recycling and cuts out plastic windows
Barilla reports that 99.8% of the packaging it sells is designed to be recyclable, while 71% of the materials used in its packaging are fibre-based – and it has removed the plastic window from its pasta boxes to avoid ‘unnecessary’ plastics.
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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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ArticleCroxsons targets weight reduction with new glass packaging solution
Glass packaging company Croxsons has launched Rightweight, its new solution for glass bottles and jars in the food and drink sector, said to potentially reduce glass packaging weight by up to 30%.
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ArticleUnpacking Unilever’s Smart Series detergent pouches for auto-dose laundry
Unilever’s new Persil and Comfort Smart Series detergents are intended for auto-dose washing machines from Samsung. How does the product packaging fit into this growing market, and does it align with Unilever’s ongoing sustainability goals? Packaging Europe attended a media panel and spoke with Tati Lindenberg, chief marketing officer at Unilever Home Care, to learn more.
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ArticleTheegarten-Pactec introduces flow-wrapping machine for confectionery and snack bars
Theegarten-Pactec has announced its FPC6 flow-wrapping machine for manufacturers of foods including chocolate, confectionery and protein bars, said to combine ‘outstanding’ flexibility with advanced user-friendliness, digital networking and maximum process reliability.
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ArticlePoly-Clip unveils clipping solution for liquid and paste foods
Poly-Clip has launched its clip-pak concept designed for liquid and ‘paste-like’ foods, where products are filled into a flexible film or synthetic casing tube and securely closed and portioned with clips.
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ArticleMondelēz International reduced virgin plastic by ~1,000 tonnes in 2025
Mondelēz International states it has achieved its global goal of 5% recycled content and transitioned from rigid plastic trays to trays containing ~80% recycled plastic across several European brands, enabling an annual reduction of ~1,000 tonnes of virgin plastic across Europe in 2025
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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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ArticleWhat mountain roads reveal about leadership, fear, and designing the future
To celebrate the company’s tenth anniversary, Searious Business founder Willemijn Peeters urges packaging businesses to ‘accelerate with purpose’ and tackle industrial, legislative, and financial roadblocks in pursuit of circularity at scale – and encourages industry leaders to join its Worst-Ever Packaging Challenge.
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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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ArticleDS Smith Tecnicarton unveils fibre-based packaging for Iberian automotive sector
DS Smith Tecnicarton has revealed a fibre-based automotive chassis packaging solution for the automotive suppliers’ sector in Iberia, intended as a protective mono-material alternative to traditional metallic reusable solutions.
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ArticleCCL to expand sleeve material portfolio with Sleever acquisition
CCL Industries has signed a binding Option Agreement to acquire shrink sleeve company Sleever, a move anticipated to expand its global manufacturing network and its application and decoration technologies.
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ArticleClean Cult introduces new cleaning scents in paper cartons
Clean Cult has released new and returning scents across its laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap portfolios, packaged in paper-based cartons and available on Amazon.
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ArticleKey trends shaping the Ukrainian packaging market in wartime
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country’s packaging market ‘significantly declined’ in the first year of war – but sectors such as food, paper and cardboard reportedly doubled their volumes in 2023. Valery Krivoshey PhD and Veronika Khalaydzhi PhD IAC of Upakovka outline the key trends and factors influencing the packaging market.
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Article‘Impossible’ Chupa Chups packaging promotes new, ‘easier-to-open’ wrapper
To market the launch of its ‘easier-to-open’ wrapper, Chupa Chups has unveiled the ‘final boss’ of lollipop packaging – described as blade-proof, fireproof, and capable of withstanding 1000kg before it cracks.