Henkel showcased sustainable packaging at the first DESIGNathon, as the bright minds met up to disrupt the status quo in the packaging industry and tackle big challenges related to sustainability. The in-person Henkel DESIGNathon welcomed students from across Europe to…
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SACMI Packaging & Chocolate will be showcasing innovations at Fruit Logistica from 5 to 7 February 2025. Three fresh produce packaging machines will be on display, each offering exceptional versatility and peak performance: a comprehensive response to the packaging industry’s…
SGT Group, a leading manufacturer of PET preforms and food-grade rPET has announced a significant milestone in its development: the acquisition of Axium Packaging, a key player in the plastic packaging industry. This strategic move strengthens SGT’s position in the…
Berry Global Group, Inc. has received an upgraded environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ‘AA’ rating from international ratings agency MSCI. Berry Global now carries an “AA” rating from MSCI for managing financially relevant ESG risks and opportunities, making the company…
Cirkla, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking molded fiber Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays. As the first and only company globally to offer this innovation, Cirkla’s proprietary technology provides a high-performance, sustainable alternative…
SIG Group has announced its inclusion in two Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the first time. This milestone confirms that SIG is a best-in-class environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance company. SIG’s unique portfolio includes aseptic cartons, bag-in-boxes, and…
Corn Next, a leader in sustainable innovation and biodegradable solutions, has officially launched CornNext-17, a game-changing bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution crisis. Accompanying this launch is the release of the CornNext-17 White Paper, a detailed report…
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): Australia Index (DJSI Australia), recognized for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance sustainability performance. Amcor ranked within…
The 2nd edition of Pack.Nxt 2024 concluded successfully at The Lalit, Mumbai, bringing together industry pioneers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to explore the theme “Smart | Circular | Sustainable.” The event offered a platform for insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge…
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has announced its ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 Paper Series as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious PAC Global Awards 2025. These recognitions underscore ProAmpac’s dedication to advancing sustainable and technically…
Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging products. The combination combines two highly complementary businesses. Thereby offering a broad product…
Seaman Paper Company a fourth-generation, family-owned global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Glatz is a family-owned company and one of the global market…
Shanghai World of Packaging successfully concluded on November 20, 2024, in Shanghai, marking a remarkable conclusion to the annual grand show for the packaging industry in Asia. This year’s event stood out as a premier yearly exhibition, highlighting a fresh…
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with industrial partners, has developed a new technology for shaping cardboard in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fiber-based packaging materials. The origami folds can yield entirely new…
UPM Raflatac has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics and a future beyond fossils during 2023. The progress towards the 2025 commitments is detailed in the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment 2024 Progress Report by the…