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Unilever and Saica Group develop paper band for deodorant packaging

Komal Sharma

January

/ 2026

Unilever and Saica Group have announced a new collaboration to develop a sustainable packaging solution for Axe deodorant duopacks, one of Unilever’s most iconic global brands and a leader of male deodorants in France. The innovative solution has been available in the French market since the last quarter of 2025.

Aligned with their shared commitment to innovation and sustainability, Unilever has replaced the former plastic shrink film used in Axe promotional duopacks with a paper grouping band developed by Saica Group.

ANTALIS LAUNCHES PRIPLAK R30: THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC SOLUTION FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

PC Correspondent

January

/ 2025

ANTALIS LAUNCHES PRIPLAK R30: THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC SOLUTION FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Antalis introduces Priplak R30, a new addition to its sustainable product range, offering enhanced environmental benefits for the visual communications sector. Made from polypropylene and containing 30% post-industrial recycled content, Priplak R30 strengthens its credentials as a sustainable and versatile material for applications such as POS displays, signage, packaging, and more.

The Sustainable Choice: Polypropylene

Fedrigoni Special Papers launches Wet-glue collection

PC Correspondent

January

/ 2025

Fedrigoni Special Papers launches Wet-glue collection

Fedrigoni has unveiled the Wet-Glue Collection, a selection of its papers for labels now available in sheet format for wet-glue labeling. Conceived for use in the wine and spirits, beverage, and gourmet food industries, the new Wet-Glue range mainly features wet-strength papers with high performance technology and barrier properties to withstand critical conditions - such as humidity, grease, and variations in temperature – with high-quality printability.

How EMR can help companies meet their ESG goals

PC Correspondent

January

/ 2025

How EMR can help companies meet their ESG goals

And, whether it’s by producing innovative new materials that help our customers reduce their carbon emissions or by raising the bar when it comes to environmental standards, this approach is more relevant and necessary today than ever.

As our customers set increasingly ambitious ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals, EMR’s commitment to improving our capabilities is now helping other businesses to achieve their targets too.

One great example of this is the next generation of sustainable materials our teams have developed in recent years.

Accredo Packaging to Launch 100% Bio-Based Resin Pouch at Pack Expo 2024

Komal Sharma

January

/ 2025

Accredo Packaging to Launch 100% Bio-Based Resin Pouch at Pack Expo 2024

Accredo Packaging, a leader in the development of innovative, more sustainable packaging solutions for the food and consumer products industries, has collaborated with Fresh-Lock closures, a brand of Reynolds Consumer Products, to introduce the first 100% biobased resin pouch with a zipper closure.

Japan's Mitsui Chemicals creates Pouch Made From Horizontally Recycled Flexible Packaging Film

Komal Sharma

January

/ 2025

Japan's Mitsui Chemicals creates Pouch Made From Horizontally Recycled Flexible Packaging Film

A partnership of three companies has been working since August 2023 on a joint pilot test for the horizontal recycling of printed BOPP flexible packaging film. And now, the three companies – TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (Tokyo: 7911) group company TOPPAN Inc. (President & Representative Director: SAITO Masanori), RM Tohcello Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda, Tokyo; President & CEO: MATSUZAKA Shigeharu) and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) – have developed a recycled BOPP film suitable for mass production.

Douglas Laing introduces Exclusive Old Particular ‘Red Wine Cask’ Collection

PC Correspondent

January

/ 2025

Douglas Laing introduces Exclusive Old Particular ‘Red Wine Cask’ Collection

Each pairing in this collection is said to have been “meticulously selected to enhance the inherent qualities of the chosen Malt Scotch Whisky, elevating the complexity and depth to introduce new and exciting taste experiences.”

Clingfoil Rebrands as Samuel Grant Packaging, Marking a New Era in Bespoke Packaging Solutions

Yukta Arora

January

/ 2025

Clingfoil Rebrands as Samuel Grant Packaging, Marking a New Era in Bespoke Packaging Solutions

Clingfoil Rebrands as Samuel Grant Packaging Following Acquisition and Investment in Advanced Technology

Leeds, UK — Clingfoil Ltd, a prominent name in bespoke packaging solutions, has officially rebranded as Samuel Grant Packaging, marking its seamless integration into the Samuel Grant Group. The rebranding comes after Clingfoil’s acquisition by the group in 2022 and follows a significant investment in state-of-the-art film rewinding technology.

Henning Cheese Announces New Logo, Packaging in Brand Refresh

PC Correspondent

January

/ 2025

Henning Cheese Announces New Logo, Packaging in Brand Refresh

As part of the refresh, the company has created a cleaner logo and modernized packaging for its line of Cheddar, Colby & Monterey Jack, as well as other varieties including Cheese Curds & Mozza Whips. The new color palette matches flavors and makes their cheeses more easily identifiable.

Recycling revolution: Speira upgrades plants with advanced furnaces for low-grade scrap

PC Correspondent

January

/ 2025

Recycling revolution: Speira upgrades plants with advanced furnaces for low-grade scrap

Speira is a leading European Aluminium rolling and recycling company. It comprises eleven recycling and production sites in Germany and Norway, as well as its own research and development. Speira recycles up to 650,000 tonnes of aluminium per year and produces around one million tons of advanced rolled products.

Parfums Christian Dior embraces Avantium’s Releaf for its eco-designed packaging

Vasu Goyal

January

/ 2025

Parfums Christian Dior embraces Avantium’s Releaf for its eco-designed packaging

Following three years of close collaboration between Avantium and LVMH Recherche and under LVMH’s offtake agreement with Avantium, Parfums Christian Dior will implement Releaf, Avantium’s brand name for the polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate) in its packaging.

Dior will be the first in the cosmetics industry to use this100% plant-based material for its primary packaging.

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Unilever and Saica Group develop paper band for deodorant packaging

ANTALIS LAUNCHES PRIPLAK R30: THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC SOLUTION FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Fedrigoni Special Papers launches Wet-glue collection

How EMR can help companies meet their ESG goals

Accredo Packaging to Launch 100% Bio-Based Resin Pouch at Pack Expo 2024

Japan's Mitsui Chemicals creates Pouch Made From Horizontally Recycled Flexible Packaging Film

Douglas Laing introduces Exclusive Old Particular ‘Red Wine Cask’ Collection

Clingfoil Rebrands as Samuel Grant Packaging, Marking a New Era in Bespoke Packaging Solutions

Henning Cheese Announces New Logo, Packaging in Brand Refresh

Recycling revolution: Speira upgrades plants with advanced furnaces for low-grade scrap

Parfums Christian Dior embraces Avantium’s Releaf for its eco-designed packaging

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