Paper Vietnam 2026, the 13th International Exhibition on Pulp and Paper Industry in Vietnam, brings together manufacturers, equipment and material suppliers, experts, and partners from over 15 countries. The exhibition features a comprehensive showcase ranging from paper products, packaging, pulp, chemicals, and raw materials to machinery and cutting-edge technologies, serving the full spectrum of the industry.
The plastics industry is on the cusp of a breakthrough transformation. In a landmark move, ECI Group’s proprietary autoclave technology has been selected for the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing fossil-free low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Set to be built in Antwerp, Belgium, this pioneering project will produce 110,000 tonnes of LDPE annually not from fossil fuels, but from certified green methanol.
The introduction of DS Smith Tape Back is the result of a close collaboration focused on innovation, functionality, and environmental responsibility. Designed with the end customers in mind, the solution addresses the evolving demands of modern e-commerce, where consumer preference for packaging that minimizes material use, enhances recyclability, and supports circular economy goals is growing rapidly.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls on nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging to protect American children from accidental, harmful exposure. From April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025, the number of reported nicotine pouch exposure cases reported to U.S. Poison Centers steadily increased. Approximately 72% of nicotine pouch exposure cases occurred in children under 5 years of age.
Chaos packaging is the uproarious new frontier in design, where wild imagination meets retail rebellion. In 2025, it’s rewriting the rules. Products are deliberately dressed in containers borrowed from other worlds, turning every purchase into a double take.
A focus on closed-loop recycling when choosing packaging materials
Monobloc construction delivers a seamless performance
In a bold move toward sustainable luxury packaging, G.Pivaudran has announced that its entire product range is now available in low-carbon aluminium. This strategic shift marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility within the premium packaging sector.
Packaging company Burgopak was selected by Elevations Credit Union to provide the packaging for its Go Buffs® Visa® Signature Rewards Card. The Colorado Buffaloes — also known as Buffs® — are the teams of the University of Colorado Boulder.
The design brief was to showcase the striking gold and black credit card with a premium packaging solution. Elevations selected Burgopak’s signature Slider design to create an elegant pack with a sliding drawer. The blind emboss and spot UV on the black cover spotlights the Buffs® logo, creating a visually impactful and stylish pack.
In a significant leap for sustainable packaging innovation, Japan has officially implemented its “Positive List” system for food-contact plastics, and it’s great news for the circular economy. As of June 1, 2025, Avantium’s bio-based monomer FDCA (2,5-furandicarboxylic acid) has secured a coveted spot on the list, marking a major regulatory milestone that paves the way for its derivative polymer, PEF (polyethylene furanoate), to be used in food-contact applications across the Japanese market.
