Assorted sandwiches, pastries and snacks displayed in recyclable cardboard platter boxes promoting Sabert and Colpac’s new sustainable platter ranges – text reads ‘New Platter Ranges, Explore.
UK government moves to amend packaging EPR while industry ponders costs
UK government moves to amend packaging EPR while industry ponders costs
The UK government has introduced draft amendments to the country’s packaging EPR (pEPR) before the UK Parliament. The amendments include offsets for companies implementing closed-loop waste management, fee adjustments, fiber-based definitions, and PackUK’s appointment of a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).According to Ecosurety, the UK EPR compliance specialist, the draft changes are likely to pass and become applicable in January 2026. The pEPR fees came into effect at the start of October.
Refillable solutions gain ground amid household packaging shift
Refillable solutions gain ground amid household packaging shift
Household cleaning companies are pushing boundaries with bold approaches as consumers increasingly demand cleaner, greener products. Businesses are shifting from traditional single-use plastics to refillable packaging alternatives. Packaging Insights speaks to Kao, Clean Cult, and Elopak about how innovation, collaboration, and consumer participation in household packaging can converge to clean up homes and the environment.
Appetite Creative director unpacks how EPR and QR codes reshape connective packaging strategies
Appetite Creative director unpacks how EPR and QR codes reshape connective packaging strategies
Jenny Stanley, managing director at the UK-based creative technology studio Appetite Creative, has released an updated edition of her book “Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool.”   The updates include a chapter on the ongoing regulatory changes in the US, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and the upcoming GS1-powered QR code.  Packaging Insights sits down with Stanley to discuss the most significant recent regulatory developments in connected packaging.
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Supply chain transparency
Innova Market Insights data showed an average annual growth of 10% in F&B launches with a Responsible Source claim from October 2020 to September 2025. Dairy and Soft Drinks had the largest share of these launches. The greatest five-year increase in the Responsible Source claim was seen in packaging within the Spreads category.
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
From the steel body to the closures and linings, Greif offers a configurable solution that helps companies advance carbon reduction, chemical safety, and operational performance in one integrated package.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
Food Platters for Delivery & Catering Customers
Food Platters for Delivery & Catering Customers
Sabert and Colpac have launched new platters which focus on speed of construction and visibility to streamline back-of-house operations. A new light platters range has also been launched, which features a lift off lid that creates a ‘reveal’ moment for food developers and caterers. Each range includes four base sizes, with interchangeable sleeves and lids.

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Sonoco completes ThermoSafe business unit sale to Arsenal Capital Partners
Sonoco completes ThermoSafe business unit sale to Arsenal Capital Partners
Sonoco Products Company has finalized the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit to Arsenal Capital Partners. The private equity investment firm has purchased the temperature assurance technology division for US$725 million. Sonoco signed a definitive agreement to sell ThermoSafe in September and has now completed the deal. Howard Coker, Sonoco’s president and CEO, says: “The completion of the sale of ThermoSafe substantially concludes Sonoco’s portfolio transformation, which simplified our operations from a large portfolio of businesses into two core global business segments focused on metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging.” 
Nestlé Nigeria achieves 50% recycled PET inclusion in water packaging
Nestlé Nigeria achieves 50% recycled PET inclusion in water packaging
Nestlé Nigeria has become the first company in the country to incorporate 50% recycled PET (rPET) into its water packaging. Nestlé is a founding member of the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), Nigeria’s first producer responsibility organization. FBRA was established to advance EPR and ensure that producers and importers of packaged goods take active responsibility for the post-consumer stage of their packaging materials. 
Recyda join forces with SAP to tackle PPWR data reporting challenges
Recyda join forces with SAP to tackle PPWR data reporting challenges
Recyda, a provider of packaging sustainability software, has partnered with SAP, a Germany-based software company, to provide sustainability data for packaging companies. The collaboration integrates the specialized assessment capabilities of Recyda into SAP Responsible Design and Production. The partnership aims to address the regulatory challenges businesses face in preparing for the EU‘s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The companies share that the primary challenge lies in “managing the vast amount of specific packaging data required for accurate assessment across a fragmented regulatory landscape.” 
Philippines launches public consultation to propel plastic waste management...
Philippines launches public consultation to propel plastic waste management policies
The Philippines has conducted a public consultation to validate and refine its draft National Plastic Action Roadmap. The public consultation conducted by the Philippines’ National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP Philippines) is part of a broader co-creation process to finalize the National Plastic Action Roadmap, which underscores key action points to drive systemic change in managing plastic waste.
McDonald’s Japan launches rPET strawless lids to cut waste
McDonald’s Japan launches rPET strawless lids to cut waste
McDonald’s Japan will gradually change its cold drink lids for paper cups to strawless lids made entirely from recycled PET (rPET) nationwide, starting November 19. With the introduction of the lids, paper straws will be gradually phased out for select beverage items. Developed over the course of three years, the strawless lid was designed to meet different consumer needs, including in-store dining, takeout, delivery, and drive-thru. The lid allows customers to drink easily without a straw, features a spout that opens smoothly, and is engineered to prevent accidental spills during takeout or delivery.
SupplySide Global 2025: Functional flavors and hybrid hydration lead beverage...
SupplySide Global 2025: Functional flavors and hybrid hydration lead beverage innovation

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At SupplySide Global 2025 in Las Vegas, US (Oct 29–30), ingredient suppliers across the food, beverage, health, and nutrition sectors gathered to showcase new ingredients and concepts targeting wellness and beyond. A standout theme at the event was the increasing innovation in flavor across drinkable applications, such as clear sodas and functional coffees. These concepts continue to gather pace as health-conscious consumers back away from alcohol-based options. However, they still seek fun formats that offer hydration and health promises.
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McDonald’s Japan launches rPET strawless lids to cut waste
McDonald’s Japan will gradually change its cold drink lids for paper cups to strawless lids made entirely from recycled PET (rPET) nationwide, starting November 19. With the introduction of the lids, paper straws will be gradually phased out for select beverage items. Developed over the course of three years, the strawless lid was designed to meet different consumer needs, including in-store dining, takeout, delivery, and drive-thru. The lid allows customers to drink easily without a straw, features a spout that opens smoothly, and is engineered to prevent accidental spills during takeout or delivery.
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October in review: EU raises plastics levy, India and...
Last month, the EU announced a plastics levy raise and Türkiye allowed the integration of recycled plastic in food packaging. India and California, US, moved closer toward banning PFAS in food packaging. We also looked back at Anuga 2025 in Germany and London Packaging Week 2025 in the UK. 
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UK Packaging Pact drives refill and reuse systems as EPR...
The UK Packaging Pact, led by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), continues to push for reductions in single-use packaging and scaling refill and reuse systems across the country, as producers have received invoices for the base fees under Year 1 of the EPR scheme for packaging.Refill and reuse can be a lever, according to Sebastian Munden, chair at WRAP, since the same pack can be used multiple times, and EPR charges apply only when it first enters the market. 

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Dairy packaging innovationNov2025

Innova Market Insights’ data indicates a 3% compound annual growth in global dairy packaging launches between October 2020 and September 2025. Flat Pouch was the leading packaging type, while plastic ...

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Supply chain transparency Nov 2025

Innova Market Insights data showed an average annual growth of 10% in F&B launches with a Responsible Source claim from October 2020 to September 2025. Dairy and Soft Drinks had the largest share of these launches. The greatest five-year increase in the Responsible Source claim was seen in packaging within the Spreads category.

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Circular economy: Fiber-basedNov 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows an increase in global F&B launches using fiber-based packaging. Europe led these launches, accounting for 42% of NPD. The Bakery category emerged as the top segment for product launches utilizing fiber-based packaging, while Hot Drinks launches also showed an upward trend in the adoption of such packaging.

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AlpVision CEO discusses invisible cryptography authentication for secure packaging

AlpVision CEO Fred Jordan highlights the company’s invisible cryptoglyph authentication, embedding security patterns in packaging varnish. Jordan tells us what makes the connected packaging solution eco-friendly and detectable via smartphone. We also discuss its cross-industry deployment. 

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Assorted sandwiches, pastries and snacks displayed in recyclable cardboard platter boxes promoting Sabert and Colpac’s new sustainable platter ranges – text reads ‘New Platter Ranges, Explore.
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