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UK packaging tax blamed for higher food prices

Food manufacturers across the UK say EPR charges are driving up production costs, leaving many with little choice but to pass them on to consumers.

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When plastics outperform ‘greener’ alternatives

Research increasingly shows that plastics are not always the most environmentally damaging option, despite their reputation and rising concern over waste.

Ball Corporation invests $60m in Indian aluminium packaging plant

The expansion follows a $55m commitment in 2024 to expand a can manufacturing plant in Taloja, Maharashtra.

UPM updates precoating technology for label paper  

The enhanced UPM Forte provides a surface that enables faster silicone curing and strong anchoring on release liners.  

SIG names FLSmidth’s head Mikko Keto as its new CEO 

Keto will join from FLSmidth, where he has served as group CEO since 2022.  

Strategies for packaging teams under PPWR and EPR

With PPWR and national EPR reshaping packaging, supply chains face intense pressure to deliver recycled content and recyclability.