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Plastic Recyclers Europe welcomes EU vote on SUPD calculation method

Plastic Recyclers Europe welcomes EU vote on SUPD calculation method

Today at the European Commission (EC), the Waste Technical Adaptation Committee for the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) is voting on the draft implementing decision on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. We sit down with a spokesperson at Plastic Recyclers Europe (PRE) who tells us the outcome of the vote will determine the timeline of its implementation. “In case of a positive vote, the EC is expected to adopt the measure without delay,” they share.
Xaar advances accessible packaging with digital inkjet braille printing tech
Xaar advances accessible packaging with digital inkjet braille printing tech
Xaar, an inkjet printing technology group, has published a whitepaper exploring how digital inkjet technology can enable effective braille printing for accessible packaging, as legislation, brand expectations, and consumer needs increasingly align. Packaging Insights sits down with Tom Mooney, product manager, Versatex Printbar at Xaar, to discuss how printing technologies can support accessible packaging, which has become an “essential part of the brand experience.”
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.
ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Papacks reveals next-gen molded fiber packaging
ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Papacks reveals next-gen molded fiber packaging
At ISM & ProSweets 2026, Papacks showcases how recyclable, food-safe molded fiber packaging is shaping the future of confectionery. Manuel Leibrock, the company’s chief marketing officer, tells us how Papacks helps brands achieve sustainable design, premium presentation, and efficient production. 
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.
The biopolymer business evolution: How can packagers buy a market stronghold?
The biopolymer business evolution: How can packagers buy a market stronghold?

In the second of circularity consultant Paul Foulkes-Arellano’s Insider Views on the biomaterials market for packaging, he looks at how the industry will grow through acquisitions, investment in manufacturing, and big-ticket mergers and alliances. He also looks at why a reluctance to invest competitively is causing Europe to fall behind other global markets.

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Herma unveils tamper-proof checkerboard material
Herma unveils tamper-proof checkerboard material
Herma has launched its tamper-proof, self-adhesive HermaVoid checkerboard material for cardboard packaging used in rough transport conditions, amid growing demand for security labels. 
DuPont unveils new productivity solution for dairy applications
DuPont unveils new productivity solution for dairy applications
DuPont has unveiled the FilmTec MXP RO-8038-FF element, an advanced mesh wrapped reverse osmosis (RO) solution developed for dairy processors seeking greater active area and higher productivity.The FilmTec MXP RO-8038-FF element is said to offer a drop-in solution that can deliver approximately 5% higher active membrane area and up to 50% greater productivity compared to conventional mesh wrapped elements. 
Paris Packaging Week 2026: Silgan expands airless and refill-ready dispensing...
Paris Packaging Week 2026: Silgan expands airless and refill-ready dispensing portfolio
Silgan Dispensing is showcasing the integration of its ERA dispensing caps and closures collection into its DNA airless pump range for cosmetics at Paris Packaging Week 2026 (February 5–6). The company is also debuting Aspire Chroma, a new collection of customizable plastic fragrance pumps. The new DNA 35ERA solution is designed to support EU PPWR requirements by combining precise dosing, formula protection, and recyclability within polyolefin streams. 
China-Cambodia cooperation drives packaging waste and circularity projects
China-Cambodia cooperation drives packaging waste and circularity projects
Cambodia has solidified a partnership with China’s Mizuda Group to modernize its urban waste management system. The collaboration focuses on waste sorting technologies, the extraction of economic value through reuse, and the development of waste-to-energy projects at provincial landfills.The Ministry of Environment of Cambodia has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding with Mizuda Group that sets a technical cooperation framework through to 2036. The partnership is said to reflect a growing technical synergy between China and Cambodia. 
Henkel acquires Stahl for €2.1B to expand specialty coatings portfolio
Henkel acquires Stahl for €2.1B to expand specialty coatings portfolio
Henkel has purchased the Dutch Stahl Group for €2.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) from the majority owner, Wendel SE, a French investment firm. Through the acquisition, Henkel gains access to Stahl’s high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials used in packaging. Stahl’s portfolio includes leather finishing coatings, performance coatings, as well as high-performance paper packaging and graphics coatings. 
Mondelēz earnings nearly halve as record cocoa costs overshadow revenue growth
Mondelēz earnings nearly halve as record cocoa costs overshadow revenue growth

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Mondelēz International grew full-year net revenues by 5.8% to US$38.5 billion, but record cocoa costs wiped out much of that progress. Earnings nearly halved — down 44.7% — while the cost of producing its snacks surged nearly 25% to US$27.6 billion, driven by cocoa prices that hit a record high of US$10.75 per kg in January 2025. 
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Paris Packaging Week 2026: Luxury refill and customization...
As Paris Packaging Week (February 5–6) approaches, packaging experts are getting ready to showcase the latest luxury innovations for cosmetic and beauty products. This year, balancing eco-conscious design with luxury and customizable solutions is taking center stage.
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Packaging Innovations 2026 preview: Industry responds to...
As Packaging Innovations 2026 in Birmingham, UK, approaches, packaging experts are gearing up to showcase solutions addressing regulatory change, functionality, and data-driven transformation.Packaging Insights catches up with representatives from ATS-Tanner, Ecosurety, PakTech, and Tipa to explore the topics expected to dominate discussion at the trade show, and how exhibitors plan to drive these conversations forward.
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January in review: International Paper split, Tetra Pak...
Last month, International Paper (IP) announced plans to split into two regional, publicly traded companies. Tetra Pak updated its aseptic beverage cartons and invested €60 million (US$71 million) in a new pilot plant in Sweden. In legal news, Heineken Netherlands was fined €1.5 million (US$1.6 million) for selling beer cans without the mandatory deposit symbol and in Texas, US, Procter & Gamble (P&G) agreed to change the packaging of its Kid’s Crest toothpaste to accurately depict the correct amount of toothpaste needed for children. 

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Fresh produce packs reinventedFeb2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers increasingly prioritize packaging that preserves freshness when cooking at home. This preference drives brands to innovate in fresh fruit and vegetab...

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Valentine’s Day food packaging Feb 2026

According to Innova Market Insights data, food product packaging launches for Valentine’s Day recorded a 14% CAGR between October 2020 and September 2025. Confectionery accounted for more than two-thirds of these launches. Nearly half were packed in folded boxes, and 71% in plastic.

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Packaging Insights’ sweet spot: Confectionery picksFeb 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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ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Papacks reveals next-gen molded fiber packaging

At ISM & ProSweets 2026, Papacks showcases how recyclable, food-safe molded fiber packaging is shaping the future of confectionery. Manuel Leibrock, the company’s chief marketing officer, tells us how Papacks helps brands achieve sustainable design, premium presentation, and efficient...

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