Why going digital is still a challenge for factories*
The hidden bottleneck: Legacy networks Manufacturers are investing heavily in digital tools to optimize production, reduce costs, and navigate workforce challenges. …
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Deliveroo introduces sustainable takeaway boxes
Deliveroo has introduced a new sustainable packaging box for food delivery, developed in collaboration with apprentices from Sheffield Hallam University, …
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Emerald Ecovations unveils tree-free packaging board
Emerald Ecovations has announced the development of a new tree-free consumer packaged goods (CPG) board. The product is targeted at industries, …
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Xpert Packs unveils eco-friendly tube packaging line
US-based packaging manufacturer Xpert Packs has announced a new collection of custom tube packaging solutions, aimed at businesses seeking sustainable …
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Mamata Machinery introduces new recyclable packaging film
Mamata Machinery has introduced its new recyclable packaging film, RecTech, at the Plastindia 2026 exhibition. Described as a fully recyclable mono-material …
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Packaging: the backbone of global trade
Cargo ships cross oceans, lorries roll across borders and aircraft move goods overnight between continents. None of this works without …
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BRC outlines next wave of packaging and sustainability regulation
A new industry briefing from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has mapped out the key sustainability regulation priorities, reporting requirements …
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Backlash grows as France considers rolling back anti-waste rules
Environmental groups in France are warning that proposed legal changes could weaken the country’s anti-waste rules. The debate focuses on …
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Silgan sees profit drop in Q4 2025
Silgan has reported a decrease in fourth-quarter 2025 profit, with net income standing at $18.2m compared to $45.1m in the …
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Alter Eco partners with Amcor on recyclable chocolate wrappers
Amcor has collaborated with French organic chocolate producer Alter Eco on a new packaging design for the company’s 200g chocolate …
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Amazon and IIT Roorkee to use crop waste for eco packaging
Amazon and the Indian Institute of Technology (ITT) Roorkee have launched a joint effort to create biodegradable mailers from agricultural …
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Henkel to acquire Stahl Group in €2.1bn deal
Germany’s Henkel has agreed to purchase Stahl Group, a Netherlands-based provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, in a deal …
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South Africa revises packaging waste framework
South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published the Draft National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2026 …
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The real cost of over-packaging
Products arrive wrapped in layers of cardboard, plastic and filler that far exceed what is needed to protect them. Over-packaging …
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Packaging reporting requirements expand in Singapore
Singapore’s Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) regulatory framework requires companies that import or supply packaging in the city-state to record and …
