May
23
/ 2026
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As luxury brands continue to seek packaging solutions that combine premium aesthetics, superior tactile performance and sustainable fibre-based materials,
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May
23
/ 2026
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The PHA producer commercialized multiple new offerings in recent years, invested in a new Massachusetts polymer science facility and regularly works with composters to tests its products.
A type of bioplastic that’s been decades in the making in Massachusetts is starting to scale, thanks in part to investments from a South Korean food company.
May
23
/ 2026
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The packaging industry is at war. Not a metaphorical skirmish over shelf space or a quiet rivalry between brand teams, but a full-scale battle over resources, costs, and sustainability commitments that is reshaping how products reach consumers. At the heart of this conflict is something surprisingly small: ink.
May
23
/ 2026
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- Gentlebrand has produced the Minera water bottle using SmartWeighting to enable lightweight packaging with premium esthetics.
- Developed with Competek, the bottle uses fully BioPET from UPM Biochemicals and UPM Raflatac Vanish PCR label film for recyclability and visual purity.
- SmartWeighting balances material distribution, structural integrity, and design, offering supply chain efficiency, reduced PET use, and premium perception.
Gentlebrand has introduced its Minera bottle for still water, developed using the company’s SmartWeighting approach.
May
22
/ 2026
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Afrin recall overview:
Who: Bayer is recalling approximately 786,100 Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles.
Why: The packaging fails to meet child-resistant standards, posing a poisoning risk if ingested by children.
Where: The Afrin recall is active in the United States.
Bayer is recalling nearly 786,100 units of its Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray due to packaging that does not comply with child-resistant standards.
May
22
/ 2026
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Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced the launch of Clearly Ardagh, a major strategic initiative designed to transform its business, enhance its competitive position, and secure long-term success in the dynamic global glass packaging market.
May
22
/ 2026
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As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) starts applying in August 2026, companies across the packaging value chain are preparing to meet new compliance obligations - including mandatory conformity assessment requirements.
To support this transition, EUROPEN is pleased to launch the PPWR Conformity Assessment Toolkit, a practical resource designed to help companies better understand and navigate the Regulation’s conformity assessment requirements.
May
21
/ 2026
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Nothing, formerly known as Sofi Products, aims to intrigue foodservice businesses with hot and cold cup designs that reduce overall component packaging purchases.
Public health concerns today around microplastics are driving uptake of novel paper-based foodservice solutions — perhaps even more so than environmental regulations, according to Brandon Leeds, co-founder of paper straws and all-in-one cups maker Nothing.
May
21
/ 2026
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EcoCortec® has developed a custom-spec, grey version of its recyclable EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 ESD packaging for Orqa, the Osijek-based leader in First Person View (FPV) and Remote Reality (RR) technology. This collaboration marks a significant step for the Croatian tech sector, as two of the country's successful exporters join forces to secure high-end electronics for the global defense and industrial markets.