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Packaging trends shaping 2026 and beyond

Packaging in 2026 is evolving faster than ever, driven by sustainability, technology and changing consumer expectations.

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Ball buys majority stake in Benepack’s European beverage can unit 

The deal covers two production facilities, one in Belgium and one in Hungary. 

Stora Enso and partners develop flocked variant of Papira wood foam 

Papira is Stora Enso’s lightweight, cellulose-based alternative to plastic foams.  

Advances in quality testing reshape metal packaging production

The global metal packaging sector is undergoing a shift as modern testing technologies reshape how manufacturers ensure product quality.

Sealed Air appoints Russell Grissett as global food president

Grissett moves from Toppan Packaging Americas, where he served as president and CEO.  

Veritiv unveils fibre-based pallet shipper for biopharma cold chain 

TempSafe PalletShield is a bulk pallet shipper made entirely from kerbside-recyclable components.