CJK Group acquires Minnesota-based Viking Label & Packaging
Printing and publishing services organisation CJK Group has purchased Viking Label & Packaging, an independent label converter located in Nisswa, …
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Major containerboard producers subpoenaed in US over price-fixing claims
The US Justice Department is conducting a grand jury investigation into possible criminal price-fixing in the containerboard market. Smurfit Westrock, International …
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Kyushu University researchers create UV glowing film to track meat spoilage
Kyushu University research group has engineered a “smart packaging film” that signals meat spoilage through both visible colour transitions and …
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Recyclability influences coffee capsule selection: Study
Recyclability influences the purchasing decisions of 64% of coffee capsule consumers, according to research commissioned by Amcor. The survey covered 2,565 …
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Resource scarcity drives demand for reusable packaging
Some 76% of global consumers would buy more products from brands offering packaging reuse schemes, according to GlobalData. The finding highlights …
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COP31 puts packaging recycling, carbon emissions and supply chains in focus
As COP31 opens in Türkiye, proposed waste reduction and circular economy targets for 2035 are drawing attention to packaging sustainability. …
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The economics and mechanics of plastic downcycling
Plastic recycling can reduce waste and demand for virgin materials, but it does not always preserve material quality. Downcycling reveals …
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How to reduce packaging line downtime
From recurring machine faults to inefficient changeovers, identifying the causes of packaging line downtime can help manufacturers improve reliability and …
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GreenDot acquires 50% stake in French EPR recycler Valorie
Agilyx's majority-owned holding GreenDot has purchased a 50% stake in Valorie, which wholly owns French household packaging compliance schemes Léko …
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Mondi incorporates bio-based polyethylene in re/cycle StripPouch
Mondi has presented a flexible packaging format using I’m green bio-based polyethylene and laser marking technology. The company’s re/cycle StripPouch contains …
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Amcor rolls out mono-material flip-top closure for condiments
Amcor has introduced the Moderna flip-top tamper-evident (TE) closure, targeted at commercial producers of vinegar, sauces, and dressings. The cap is …
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Cascades Q3 sales grow 2% on higher selling prices
Cascades has reported third quarter (Q3) 2026 sales of $1.2bn, 2% higher than the corresponding period of 2025, supported by …
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The packaging compliance data challenge
New packaging regulations are increasing pressure on manufacturers and brand owners to collect, verify and manage detailed packaging data across …
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How to choose the right packaging supplier for your business
Choosing a packaging supplier affects product protection, production efficiency and operating costs. Late deliveries can disrupt production, while inconsistent materials …
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FSSAI seeks feedback on recycled plastic use in food packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft changes to its food packaging rules that would …
