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EU pushes CLP rule updates to 2028 to ease industry burden
EU pushes CLP rule updates to 2028 to ease industry burden
The Council of the EU has approved pushing back the start date for several updated rules in the EU’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The newly adopted law provides more time and legal certainty to businesses and will now take effect in January 2028. The “Stop-the-clock” legislation postpones all the dates of application of transitional provisions for relabeling, mandatory formatting requirements, advertisements, online and distance sales, and labeling of fuel pumps. “The newly adopted law thus provides more time and legal certainty to economic operators active in the chemicals sector, including the packaging industry,” an EU official tells Packaging Insights. 
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.
OFS on adapting packaging software to modern manufacturing challenges
OFS on adapting packaging software to modern manufacturing challenges

We spoke to Jonathan Newton, general manager for Europe at Operations Feedback Systems (OFS). Newton told us how its software integrates operator feedback with machine data and AI insights to enhance packaging productivity, reduce conversion costs and lead times.

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.

Rabobank urges packaging industry to prepare for big changes amid incoming EU waste regulation
Rabobank urges packaging industry to prepare for big changes amid incoming EU waste regulation
12 Oct 2023 --- The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is set to trigger “significant changes” in the packaging industry and require producers to revise their product portfolios and sourcing processes to comply, according to a new report from Rabobank. The PPWR, which is still in the proposal stage, aims to reduce packaging waste and support environmental sustainability. The regulation sets targets for recycling, reuse, refill and waste reduction, outlining design criteria for higher packaging recyclability, and mandates the establishment of DRS for beverage containers made of plastic and metal.

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Notpla receives EU funding to develop plastic-free coffee cups
Notpla receives EU funding to develop plastic-free coffee cups
Notpla, together with 14 European partners, has secured €4 million (US$4.66 million) in Horizon Europe funding to advance its plastic-free coffee cup range. The project aims to develop fully natural, home compostable disposable cups with no plastic coatings at scale.Notpla has developed a viable alternative to plastic-lined cups, meeting the demands of modern foodservice with natural materials. The first phase of the project focuses on developing a full coffee cup range, evaluating natural materials, and scaling solutions designed for circularity. 
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle...
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle “obesity crisis”
UK shoppers prefer clear and consistent nutrition labels, according to new research by the consumer protection service Which?. For more than a decade, the country has used traffic light labeling to indicate the nutritional quality of F&B products. However, as the system is government-recommended rather than mandatory, its use remains inconsistent across retailers and products. Which? finds that consumers favor the traffic light system over other front-of-pack nutrition labeling schemes, while demanding uniform implementation and clear presentation.
Burgopak collaborates with Placard to unveil bank card packaging for Emerge
Burgopak collaborates with Placard to unveil bank card packaging for Emerge
Burgopak, a packaging design company, has partnered with Placard, a plastic card manufacturer, to develop packaging for financial services provider Emerge’s bank card.Burgopak aims to design a packaging solution that stands out in the market, creating a “premium, tactile experience” developed to mimic the feeling of opening a gift.
Canada introduces front-of-package nutrition symbol for “unhealthy” foods
Canada introduces front-of-package nutrition symbol for “unhealthy” foods
The Canadian government has mandated the use of a front-of-package nutrition symbol on F&B products deemed unhealthy, starting January 1, 2026. “The front-of-package nutrition symbol is designed to help Canadians quickly and easily identify packaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium,” a spokesperson at the Health Canada federal department tells Packaging Insights.
Aimplas to research bioplastic from agricultural waste for packaging
Aimplas to research bioplastic from agricultural waste for packaging
Aimplas has pioneered the Biovalsa project to develop bio-based plastics for packaging applications using rice straw and citrus pruning. Biovalsa involves a new treatment expected to reduce the high cost of transforming agricultural waste of this type into bioplastic.  The Spanish University Institute of Food Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Bioban, Viromiim, and Prime Biopolymers are also part of the Aimplas-led project funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency IVACE+i and the European Regional Development Fund.
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026

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Functional beverage innovators are poised to push the boundaries further this year by developing drinks that transcend refreshment and hydration to target holistic health benefits, encompassing the body, mood, and mind — all in convenient formats. The beverages for wellness trend is predicted to accelerate in 2026, building on innovation and a wealth of NPD seen last year, as manufacturers and brands keep pace with consumer needs that have moved beyond basic hydration to include aspects like immunity boosts, energy support, digestive health, cognitive function, and mental well-being.
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Canada introduces front-of-package nutrition symbol for...
The Canadian government has mandated the use of a front-of-package nutrition symbol on F&B products deemed unhealthy, starting January 1, 2026. “The front-of-package nutrition symbol is designed to help Canadians quickly and easily identify packaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium,” a spokesperson at the Health Canada federal department tells Packaging Insights.
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US FDA requires tamper-resistant packaging for cosmetics
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its cosmetic regulations, including requirements for packaging and labeling. The FDA Cosmetics Labeling Requirements emphasize temperature-resistant packaging for consumer safety. “Liquid oral hygiene products (for example, mouthwashes and fresheners) and all cosmetic vaginal products (for example, douches and tablets) must be packaged in tamper-resistant packages when sold at retail,” according to the requirements.
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AI and data optimization propel packaging material...
AI and data utilization are increasingly important for improving material efficiency in the packaging sector, according to industry experts. At the same time, ongoing technological advances are enabling packagers to develop designs and inks that further reduce material use. Packaging Insights speaks to Colpac & Sabert, DS Smith, and PakTech about the latest technological solutions helping the industry players to reduce the use of packaging materials. 

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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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OFS on adapting packaging software to modern manufacturing challenges

We spoke to Jonathan Newton, general manager for Europe at Operations Feedback Systems (OFS). Newton told us how its software integrates operator feedback with machine data and AI insights to enhance packaging productivity, reduce conversion costs and lead times.

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