industry news
19 Apr 2024
--- Paper-based packaging provider Smurfit Kappa has released new information on how beverage manufacturers can identify the characteristics of premium ready-to-drink (RTD) packaging at a time when “resilient and...
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19 Apr 2024
--- With the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on the horizon, the packaging industry faces a shift toward greater transparency. Gilles Swyngedauw, the vice president for corporate social...
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19 Apr 2024
--- This week in industry news, Amcor Flexibles North America announced a significant expansion of its North American printing and converting capabilities for the dairy market. Also, Aptar Closures introduced fully-recyclable...
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19 Apr 2024
--- Sony has announced it is the first company in the electronics industry to eliminate polystyrene foam cushioning material for the Bravia 9, the 85-inch 4K Mini LED TV, in Hong Kong and Taiwan, furthering the company’s...
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19 Apr 2024
--- The Composting Consortium has released a new study analyzing the disintegration of over 23,000 units of compostable packaging in what it says is the largest known field test of certified, food-contact compostable packaging...
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18 Apr 2024
--- E-paper technology company E Ink is replacing paper labels with e-paper shelf labels for increased retailer efficiency and lower carbon emissions. To achieve this goal, E Ink is collaborating with ecosystem partners Realtek...
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18 Apr 2024
--- FoodChain ID has unveiled a regulatory library module called “Sustainable Packaging Services” as a digital tool to enable food manufacturers to keep up with changing global regulations on sustainable packaging....
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18 Apr 2024
--- Closed Loop Partners is investing in Olyns to accelerate consumer packaging collection, sortation and recycling in the US. The financing, facilitated through Closed Loop Partners’ private credit arm, the Closed Loop...
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18 Apr 2024
--- The pet food industry is observing increasing premiumization and humanization, which is also reflected in the packaging through broader portfolios and specific formats, according to Alexander Korolchuk, Mondi’s...
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18 Apr 2024
--- Siegwerk has partnered with petrochemical company Borouge to co-develop 100% monomaterial packaging solutions. The companies say they aim to build a “pipeline of solutions” that will enable global converters to...
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17 Apr 2024
--- Researchers at the University of Sheffield, UK, have found that plastic products result in lower GHG emissions compared to alternative materials.
17 Apr 2024
--- Dermatologist-founded brand Murad is introducing refillable skin care products to help customers reduce waste in their beauty routines. Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment and Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair...
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17 Apr 2024
--- Elfbar is “zeroing in on vape recyclability” with its latest concept, a single-use vape with a corrugated paper structure. The brand showcases R3, a single-use vape prototype with a detachable battery. The...
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17 Apr 2024
--- Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, is participating in an EU-funded project to promote a European circular economy for the bio-based industrial ecosystem using AI-powered solutions. The SYMBA project titled...
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17 Apr 2024
--- According to Innova Market Insights, bakery product launches rose 1% from 2019-2023, during which time Europe was the leading region for innovation, accounting for 35% of new launches. Plastic remains the most commonly used...
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16 Apr 2024
--- International Paper (IP) has announced an agreement for an all-share takeover of DS Smith, following weeks of speculation. The US-based packaging giant will acquire the entire company for £5.8 billion (US$7.2 billion)...
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16 Apr 2024
--- The UK government might further postpone the implementation of its long-delayed deposit return scheme (DRS). Although no official announcement has been made, reports suggest that the start date could be pushed to 2028,...
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Cepi stresses pulp and paper industry strength as EU circular bioeconomy value expected to hit US$7T
16 Apr 2024
--- Pulp and paper association Cepi is calling on the EU for greater recognition and investments in line with what it believes is its central role as a sector in the circular economy. Europe has “global champions” in...
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16 Apr 2024
--- Coca-Cola has debuted 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles for its 500 mL Coca-Cola trademark brands in Hong Kong as part of its “World Without Waste” strategy.
16 Apr 2024
--- Amazon is now shipping over 50% of European cargo in reduced, recyclable delivery packaging, such as a paper bag, cardboard envelope or no added packaging through Amazon’s Ships in Product Packaging program. The...
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