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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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ArticleBioSupPack project transforms brewery waste into high-performance bioplastics
The EU-funded BioSupPack project has concluded its activities after 5 years, stating it has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the PPWR Declaration of Conformity
From 12 August 2026, every piece of packaging on the EU market will be legally required to have its own Declaration of Conformity. But what does it actually require, and who is legally responsible for signing it? Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, a packaging strategy consultancy based in Berlin, explores the details.
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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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ArticleSealed Air’s automated void reduction system tackles two box sizes per machine
Sealed Air has designed an automated void reduction system to process two box sizes on one machine, right-size corrugated packaging and avoid unnecessary waste.
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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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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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ArticleBoxon turns recycled PET bottles into food-contact industrial big bags
Boxon is launching a new line of industrial bags made from recycled PET bottles, described as the first to be approved for direct food contact in the EMEA region.
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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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ArticleDomino’s direct-to-box inkjet printer uses ink made from vegetable oil
Domino Printing Sciences has revealed the Domino Cx150i, a direct-to-box piezo inkjet printer for coding onto porous substrates with ink made from vegetable oil.
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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.
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ArticleOver 95% of Lego packaging was paper-based in 2025, annual report suggests
According to its Annual Report 2025, over 95% of Lego’s sold packaging by weight was made of paper-based materials, with the company expecting to reach at least 96.8% this year.
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ArticleReplace flexible plastics with paper, suggests Ellen MacArthur Foundation
A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation recommends paper as an alternative to flexible plastic packaging, setting out criteria to avoid impacts like forest degradation and water depletion during the transition.
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ArticleHow does switching to paper-based packaging impact neurodiverse shoppers?
With many companies moving from plastic packaging to paper-based alternatives in a bid to improve recyclability, the move also brings changes in how the packaging looks, feels and sounds, which can have a stronger impact on neurodiverse shoppers. PRS IN VIVO managing director Patrick Young and strategic market researcher Haneefa Buckley share their thoughts on this topic.
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ArticleAmcor invests in production line for ‘recycle-ready’ films
Amcor has announced its investment in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy, focused on the company’s high-barrier recycle-ready films for a wide range of packaging formats.
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ArticleQuadpack unveils wooden beauty packaging collection
Quadpack has revealed its BeautyWood 2026 packaging collection, featuring refillable jars, lipsticks and compacts made with its Woodacity mono-material closure systems that function without plastic or other secondary materials.
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ArticleDS Smith funds new die-cutting line to boost board capacity at Danish facility
DS Smith is investing DKK 100 million (€13,384,000) to install an advanced rotary die-cutting line for flexographic printing at its packaging facility in Grenaa – boosting its annual capacity by up to 15 million m² of corrugated board.
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ArticleOrigin Materials and Matrix Bottling Group to supply PET caps to drink brands
Origin Materials has partnered with Matrix Bottling Group – a supplier for Nestlé, Snapple, and other brands – to distribute thermoformed PET bottle caps, aiming to improve recyclability and increase recycled content.
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ArticleSÜDPACK introduces MAP and vacuum film solutions for fresh fish
SÜDPACK has revealed itsSKINPro and Multifol Extreme vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) film solutions, designed for perishable fish products and said to extend shelf life and deliver material savings.