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The refillable body wash uses a plastic-free refill system – it is housed in a bottle and each refill is packed in a plastic-free can made with aluminium.

Matt Kennedy, founder and chief executive, said: “We’ve gone from caring for your armpits to looking after your whole body with our new refillable body wash. We’re making sustainability fun, and honestly, we wouldn’t get naked for anything less’ TWIST POP WASH!’

Premier Tech Launches Auto Bag Transfer Unit BES-1090-A – Advancing Semi-Automatic Bagging with Seamless Efficiency Premier Tech is proud to unveil its latest innovation, the Auto Bag Transfer Unit, a breakthrough enhancement for semi-automatic bagging systems. 

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.

With its ability to design and produce containers, trigger sprays and bags in different shapes and sizes, Amcor is ideally placed to offer a one-stop service, with solutions tailored to the needs of different product characteristics. Each pack format has been designed to deliver maximum product protection, allow easy handling and storage, and perform reliably even under harsh conditions, while at the same time supporting sustainability goals.

 DS Smith announce our collaboration with the Austrian-based brewery, Privatbrauerei Hirt, and our packaging innovation to support the launch of the brewer’s e-commerce expansion and new online shop for award-winning beers, lemonades, vinegars, spirits, and including alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.

As pharmaceutical and biotech companies continue to move away from traditional glass packaging, Equinox® Syringesare emerging as a next-generation solution for safe, reliable and flexible pre-filled drug delivery across a wide range of medical and biological applications.

Tata Steel Nederland has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel. Using our innovative TCCT technology (Trivalent Chromium Coating Technology), we produce packaging steel more sustainably and already comply with future legislation. Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is the exclusive developer of this innovation and holds the patent. We also supply TCCT technology to other steel producers, setting the European standard for sustainable packaging steel production.

In short:

Drawing on expert interviews with CGF members, alongside market analysis and case studies, the research shows that 30% of businesses are already using AI to unlock value across the packaging lifecycle, from reducing material use at the design stage to improving sorting quality. The design of plastic products is where AI can have the biggest impact, according to 70% of companies, while 40% noted that AI could help map where and why material loss occurs.