All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

EU-funded BioSupPack project turns brewery waste into bioplastics

A European Union-funded research initiative has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be converted into bioplastics suitable for packaging. The…
US judge allows class action against Colgate on kids’ rinse labels – report

A US federal judge has ruled that Colgate-Palmolive must face two proposed class actions over alleged misleading packaging for children's…
Macfarlane’s 2025 profitability tumbles amid tough market

Protective packaging supplier Macfarlane Group described 2025 as a “challenging” year, marked by declining profitability amid high operating costs and…
Coveris to divest labels and board unit to Kingswood Capital

Packaging group Coveris has agreed to sell its labels and board business to US-based private equity company Kingswood Capital Management…
Valmet launches bio-based press roll covers with lifecycle data

Valmet has launched a new line of press roll covers designed to reduce dependence on fossil-based materials in the pulp…

Siegwerk launches mineral oil‑free inks for pharma packaging in India

German inks and coatings supplier Siegwerk has introduced a range of mineral oil‑free inks aimed at the Indian pharmaceutical packaging…
International Paper reports net loss in Q3 2025

International Paper has reported a net loss of $1.1bn for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, reversing a profit of…
UPM unveils label materials for premium wine and spirits

UPM Adhesive Materials has revealed a curated sample folder, presenting five label materials developed for wine and spirits packaging. The…
Ahlstrom Q3 sales up despite operating result hit by abrasives impairment

Ahlstrom has reported net sales of €743.1m ($861.7m) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, marginally up from €742.7m in…
Sofidel America orders Valmet ThruAir line to boost premium tissue capacity

Sofidel America has placed an order with Valmet for a new Advantage ThruAir tissue production line to expand output of…