Rising Demand for Convenience and Food Safety Drives Market GrowthThe global rigid food packaging market is witnessing steady expansion as consumers increasingly prefer safe, durable, and convenient food packaging solutions. …
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UPM, Michelman, and BOBST Introduce Bio-Based Paper Packaging Concepts Aligned With EU Packaging Rules
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have joined forces to develop two validated paper-based packaging concepts for brands navigating the EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). …
UPM and BASF accelerate the transition to recyclable, fiber-based packaging
UPM Specialty Materials (UPM) and BASF are collaborating to help brand owners, converters and formulators accelerate the transition to recyclable*, fiber-based packaging solutions. By combining UPM’s barrier and barrier base …
Stora Enso launches Trayforma Brown and reduces basis weight across the Trayforma range
Stora Enso is introducing two significant developments to its Trayforma tray board range: a basis weight reduction across the existing range, and the launch of Trayforma Brown, an entirely new …
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti launch industry-first 1-litre aseptic carton with paper-based barrier
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with leading Italian dairy company Sterilgarda Alimenti, has unveiled the first-ever 1-litre package featuring a paper-based barrier, marking another significant milestone in the carton packaging industry’s …
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based and paper-based food packaging concept. It provides strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, making it particularly suitable for bakery, …
Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables compliant re-qualification of food‑contact articles affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190
For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA). This …
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, announces that nine of its innovative packaging solutions have received WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026. Organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation …
Avro India Leads Waste-to-Wealth Shift with India’s Largest Flexible Plastic Recycling Unit
Avro India Limited, a leading manufacturer of plastic-moulded furniture, is set to address one of India’s most complex environmental challenges—recycling difficult-to-process plastic waste—with the launch of its state-of-the-art greenfield recycling facility in …
Eco-friendly flexible packaging is reshaping the global packaging industry as brands, governments, and consumers push toward sustainability. This modern packaging approach relies on recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, and bio-based materials that …