The new role of retail packaging
Retail packaging no longer plays a background role in the buying process. It has become one of the most visible…
19 Dec 2025
Packaging standards tighten EU wide from 2026
The European Union is set to introduce stricter packaging regulations from 2026, aiming to reduce waste, boost recycling, and harmonise standards across member states. These rules will affect all packaging…
18 Dec 2025
The importance of clean compressed air in packaging machinery
In the packaging industry, compressed air has become indispensable for modern production lines. It’s often colloquially referred to as the “fourth utility” alongside electricity, gas and water, and with good…
18 Dec 2025
Packaging producers face new UK fees from 2026
The UK’s packaging landscape is set for a major shift in 2026, as businesses that produce, import, or supply packaging will become financially responsible for the end-of-life recycling of their…
17 Dec 2025
Ontario’s packaging law changes hit in 2026
The province of Ontario is setting the stage for a dramatic overhaul of its packaging and recycling laws. Under the updated Ontario Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21), the responsibility for the…
16 Dec 2025
France’s EIC packaging regime starts 2026
France is set to introduce a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for industrial and commercial packaging, known as the EIC (Emballages Industriels et Commerciaux), from 2026. This regulatory shift…
15 Dec 2025
Australia’s packaging roadmap 2026
Australia is at a pivotal moment in its journey towards sustainable packaging. With the National Packaging Targets (NPTs) guiding the nation, businesses and policymakers are working to transition from a…