April 2025

TIMCON Declares “Single-Use” Pallets a Thing of the Past, Celebrates Reuse Milestone

The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has reiterated its stance on the irrelevance of the terms "single-use" and "limited-use" pallets—a move that began over a decade ago. This shift comes as data highlights significant strides in pallet reuse and repair, showcasing the sector's commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles.

• Fast, cost-effective, and high-quality in-line matte finishing process brings digital inkjet to profitable new market segment
• New MatteJet technology to drive digital adoption across the industry, further empowering converters to embrace inkjet technology for a smart, connected printshop

Novolex® and Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE), announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading manufacturer in food, beverage and specialty packaging products.

Uncle Val’s Handcrafted Gin today unveiled a fresh new look for its small-batch botanical sipping gins. The formulas and California-based production for all four expressions, Botanical, Restorative, Peppered, and Zested (each priced at SRP $39), will remain unchanged, but the Uncle Val’s bottles and labels will now reflect a bolder, more modern design. This brand update comes on the eve of Negroni Week, September 16th through the 22nd, when bars and restaurants around the world mix classic Negronis and Negroni variations in support of the global Slow Food movement.