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Tetra Pak upgrades paper-based aseptic carton tech with new pilot plant in Sweden
Tetra Pak upgrades paper-based aseptic carton tech with new pilot plant in Sweden
Tetra Pak has updated its aseptic beverage cartons, replacing the traditional aluminum foil layer with a paper-based barrier. The food processing and packaging giant has furthermore invested €60 million (US$71 million) in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance its aseptic packaging material. Joakim Tuvesson, vice president for Materials & Package at Tetra Pak, tells Packaging Insights: “The investment in Lund is aimed at establishing a new plant to accelerate the development of paper-based barrier technology that is replacing the aluminum layer in aseptic cartons with a more sustainable alternative.” “It represents a major step toward Tetra Pak’s ambition to create the world’s most sustainable food package, enabling faster innovation, testing, and customer collaboration.” 
Packaging Innovations 2026: Greyparrot director talks AI platform Deepnest for waste recovery
Packaging Innovations 2026: Greyparrot director talks AI platform Deepnest for waste recovery
At Packaging Innovations 2026 in Birmingham, UK, Greyparrot will present Deepnest, its latest AI platform for waste analytics. The platform measures packaging performance based on recovery rates.Ahead of the show, Packaging Insights speaks to Yaseed Chaumoo, managing director of Deepnest by Greyparrot, to discuss the company’s presentation on how it can help packagers understand what happens to their products after disposal, and how to design packaging with recovery and regulatory targets in mind.
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.
Duni Group expands reuse systems as regulatory support increases
Duni Group expands reuse systems as regulatory support increases
We speak with Nicklas Lauwell, chief officer for Food Packaging Solutions at Duni Group, about the company’s latest reuse initiative in Munich, Germany. In this interview, we explore the rise of reuse systems in light of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and shifting consumer expectations.
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  • Cultivated Meat Tech
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Packaging industry 2025: Most read stories
Packaging industry 2025: Most read stories
In 2025, packaging faced tightening regulations, rising scrutiny over environmental claims, and accelerated digitalization, with the integration of AI and connected platforms gaining traction. Meanwhile, cost pressures, consumer priorities, and legal risk led some major brands to scale back or rethink sustainability targets. We look back at the year’s top read stories.

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Romania proposes draft law to modernize cosmetic product labeling via QR codes
Romania proposes draft law to modernize cosmetic product labeling via QR codes
Romania has introduced a draft law that aims to enable specific mandatory information to be delivered electronically via QR codes or equivalent electronic identifiers on cosmetic product packaging. Under the proposal amending Law no. 296/2004 on the Consumer Code, consumers will be able to access product details, such as ingredients and precautions for use, by scanning the QR code or electronic identifier.
Concept4 and Vessl launch customizable and refillable foundation tube
Concept4 and Vessl launch customizable and refillable foundation tube
Concept4, a Hong Kong-based beauty packaging company, has launched the Mix & Fix foundation tube in collaboration with Vessl, a US-based packaging company. The solution features a cartridge that mixes two shades of foundation, allowing consumers to customize the product to their skin tone. 
PepsiCo, Siemens & Nvidia boost packaging efficiency with AI and digital twin...
PepsiCo, Siemens & Nvidia boost packaging efficiency with AI and digital twin tech
PepsiCo has rolled out a multi-year, “industry-first” collaboration with Siemens and Nvidia to advance the use of digital twin technology and AI to improve the speed and efficiency of packaging and bottling lines.Early pilots aiming to transform PepsiCo’s plant and warehousing facilities are already underway in the US.To find out more about the collaboration, Packaging Insights speaks to John Nixon, vice president for Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, and Retail at Siemens Digital Industries Software, as well as Tarik Hammadou, director of Supply Chain Developer Relations at Nvidia.
Ineos introduces recycled Recycl-IN hybrid polymer for cosmetic packs
Ineos introduces recycled Recycl-IN hybrid polymer for cosmetic packs
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has launched a new Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material. The solution was developed to improve the sustainability of contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging.The new product is a natural color PP homopolymer designed for thin-walled injection molding and fiber extrusion.
Polysmart Packaging to build Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling facility with...
Polysmart Packaging to build Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling facility with US$60M investment
Polysmart Packaging has announced a US$60 million expansion plan to build the largest plastic recycling facility in Nigeria. The first phase is due to be commissioned at the end of March 2026, and the final phase in July 2026. The facility will focus on producing high-quality, food-grade rPET resin and flakes that conform to the European Food Safety Authority and the US Food and Drug Administration regulations. The facility will also produce non-food-grade high-density PE, low-density PE, and PP materials.
Barry Callebaut earnings show chocolate volumes fall despite cocoa price relief
Barry Callebaut earnings show chocolate volumes fall despite cocoa price relief

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Barry Callebaut’s first-quarter results reveal the chocolate industry is still struggling to find its footing after last year’s cocoa price crisis. Despite bean prices falling 16% year-on-year, consumer demand and customer purchasing behavior remain subdued — suggesting the damage from 2024’s volatility may be more structural than cyclical.The world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturer posted a 9.9% decline in group sales volume for Q1 fiscal 2025/26, with Global Chocolate down 6.8% and Global Cocoa falling 22%. Sales revenue rose 8.9% in local currencies to CHF 3.7 billion (US$4.2 billion), driven by higher year-on-year cocoa pricing passed through to customers. But the company notes that pricing is now stabilizing as bean costs ease. 
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World Economic Forum 2026: Collaboration launches US$2B...
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, non-profit Canopy and partners introduced a new finance model designed to accelerate the growth of low-carbon materials, aiming to transform the paper, packaging, and textile supply chains. Valerie Langer, strategic lead for Next Generation Solutions at Canopy, tells us how the investment model drives sustainability in the packaging industry and how companies can overcome challenges in supply chain decarbonization. “The US$2 billion investment program is a blueprint for scaling up the manufacturing capacity of pulp for paper in India, using lower carbon alternatives to trees as the input,” Langer tells Packaging Insights. 
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ISM & ProSweets 2026: Packagers bring premium design and AI...
ISM & ProSweets will open its doors to visitors in Cologne, Germany, next week. Packaging industry experts will present their latest technologies reflecting the confectionery industry’s accelerating focus on efficiency, sustainability, and premium product presentation.Ahead of the event, February 1–4, we sit down with packaging exhibitors to explore solutions tackling the confectionery industry’s technical and market challenges.
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Mondi, Kelpi & Guardpack trial seaweed and paper-based...
Mondi and Kelpi have joined forces with Guardpack, a UK manufacturer of wet wipes and liquid-filled sachets, to conduct early-stage trials of seaweed and paper-based materials for sachet packaging.Guardpack is currently calculating its Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions to set measurable reduction targets. This data-driven approach is said to support a shift toward non-fossil-fuel-based materials and environmentally responsible packaging formats.

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Sustainable packaging trendsJan2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals a rise in sustainable F&B packaging claims from October 2020 to September 2025. Consumers have shown a strong preference for sustainable packaging, with 65% sel...

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Next-gen glass circularity Jan 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights, consumers view glass as a sustainable material for F&B packaging, with 34% of global consumers considering it to be very sustainable. In addition, 65% of consumers separate glass packaging in their household for recycling purposes.

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Packaging Insights’ sweet spot: Confectionery picksJan 2026

Confectionery launches showed a 2% year-over-year growth between October 2023 and September 2025, according to Innova Market Insights data. Nearly half of the launches occurred in flat pouches, and more than half were packaged in plastic. Meanwhile, launches featuring carbon labeling claims gained ground.

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