VPK Group secures 50% stake in UK’s Ribble Packaging
Belgian packaging solutions provider VPK Group has made a deal to increase its shareholding in UK corrugated cardboard producer Ribble Packaging …
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UPM launches NIR-detectable bio-based black pigment for packaging
UPM has introduced UPM Circular Renewable Black, a bio-based black pigment designed to be detectable by near-infrared (NIR) sorting technology. The …
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Ball buys majority stake in Benepack’s European beverage can unit
Ball Corporation has agreed to acquire an 80% interest in Benepack’s European beverage can manufacturing operations for €184m ($216m). The US-based …
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Stora Enso and partners develop flocked variant of Papira wood foam
Finnish pulp and packaging group Stora Enso has partnered Krekelberg Flock Products and Flocktechniek - C&B Innovations to create a …
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Advances in quality testing reshape metal packaging production
In the global metal packaging industry, advances in quality testing technology are influencing how manufacturers control product integrity and maintain …
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Packaging trends shaping 2026 and beyond
Packaging trends heading into 2026 and beyond are shaping up to reflect broader shifts across sustainability, technology and business‑driven regulation. What …
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Sealed Air appoints Russell Grissett as global food president
US packaging manufacturer Sealed Air has named Russell Grissett as global food president. Grissett moves to Sealed Air from Toppan Packaging …
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Veritiv unveils fibre-based pallet shipper for biopharma cold chain
US-based speciality packaging solutions provider Veritiv has expanded its TempSafe cold chain packaging line in the US with the launch …
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Tetra Pak rolls out paper-based barrier for aseptic juice cartons
Tetra Pak has launched a paper-based barrier for aseptic juice cartons, working with Spanish beverage company García Carrión. The food packaging …
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Asahi Group Japan debuts yeast-based milk alternative in SIG aseptic cartons
Asahi Group Japan has introduced LIKE MILK, a yeast-derived beverage with milk-like properties, using SIG’s aseptic carton and filling technology. LIKE …
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Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation outlines national plan
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has unveiled its FY26–27 Business Plan and Statement of Intent, marking a significant step …
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Green packaging leads 2026
As businesses around the world strive to balance profit, purpose and planetary responsibility, green packaging has emerged as a cornerstone …
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Borouge and Borealis unveil Recleo recycled polyolefin product line
Material manufacturers Borouge and Borealis have introduced Recleo, a global brand for mechanically recycled polyolefins. The brand consolidates post-industrial and post-consumer …
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Billerud to upgrade Gruvön mill to boost Billerud Flute performance
Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer Billerud is set to upgrade a paper machine at its Gruvön mill in Sweden with …
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Kent Road Capital launches Bloor Street Flexibles with debut acquisition
Kent Road Capital has formed a new platform company, Bloor Street Flexibles, and completed its first acquisition in the North …
