Article4 min read Jan 29, 2026Japan’s Oji Holdings Makes Strategic Investment in Finnish Biomaterials Deep Tech Company Nordic Bioproducts GroupNordic Bioproducts Group (NBG), a Finnish biomaterials company originating from Aalto University, has secured a strategic minority investment from Japan’s Oji Holdings Corporation, one of the world’s leading forest-based materials groups.
Article1 min read Jan 1, 2026UPM Unlocks New Bio-Based Markets as Leuna Biorefinery Produces its First Commercial ProductUPM, a global leader in sustainable material solutions, has achieved an important milestone in the startup of production of commercial, wood-based chemicals in its Leuna biorefinery in Germany.
Article3 min read Dec 18, 2025Tetra Pak Launches World-First Paper-Based Barrier for Juice PackagingTetra Pak, in collaboration with García Carrión, today unveiled the first-ever use of its paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging. This innovation in sustainable food packaging solutions marks a significant step towards reducing reliance on fossil-based materials, with the new packaging material now being rolled out across multiple markets.
Article1 min read Dec 11, 2025UPM Welcomes New EU Bioeconomy Strategy as Catalyst for Sustainable Growth and InnovationUPM welcomes the European Union’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, published today in Brussels, as a decisive move to elevate the bioeconomy as a driver of growth, innovation, and climate neutrality.
Article2 min read Nov 13, 2025Södra Tests Svante Carbon Capture Tech at Värö Pulp MillIn early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site aiming to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material.
Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Norske Skog Cuts Jobs and Costs to Boost CompetitivenessNorway's publication and packaging paper manufacturer Norske Skog plans to downsize its operational and support functions by up to 200 positions in order to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Article1 min read Oct 16, 2025Borregaard Secures NOK 15M Grant for Biomer ProjectThe Norwegian Research Council (NFR) has awarded NOK 15 million to support Borregaard’s innovation initiative, Biomer. The project aims to develop bio-based alternatives to polycarboxylates – fossil-based polymers commonly used in agriculture, industry, and household products.
Article4 min read Sep 18, 2025Positive Reactions in Europe as New US Executive Order Appears to Remove Tariffs on Some Pulp ImportsThe US has updated the list of products that are exempt from reciprocal tariffs, adding three types of woodpulp, indicating that some pulp imports may now be tariff free.
Article1 min read Sep 11, 2025Stora Enso Inaugurates Europe’s Most Modern Consumer Packaging Board Line in Oulu, FinlandStora Enso inaugurated a new consumer packaging board production line at its Oulu mill, the largest and most modern in Europe. The line is part of a total investment of approximately EUR 1.7 billion from 2019 to 2025, responding to the growing global demand for renewable packaging and contributing to the transition toward a circular bioeconomy.
Article2 min read Aug 28, 2025Stora Enso’s Billion-Euro Investment in Renewable Packaging – Europe's Most Modern Consumer Board Production Line Inaugurated in FinlandThe largest and most modern consumer packaging board production line in Europe was inaugurated on 18 August in Oulu, Finland.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Vetain Utilizes Sonoco’s Paper-End Can for Vegan Protein ProductsVegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025Tissue World Partners with VPPA (Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association) for the Ho Chi Minh City LaunchTissue World Ho Chi Minh City is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA), the most influential pulp and paper association in Vietnam, ahead of our launch event, taking place 25-26 November 2025 at the Equatorial Hotel.
Article1 min read Aug 7, 2025The Shift Toward Packaging ContinuesThe pulp and paper landscape has redefined itself over the past 15 years.
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Stretch Kraft™: Smurfit Westrock’s Paper-Based Wrap SolutionSmurfit Westrock has developed Stretch Kraft™, an innovative paper-based pallet wrap designed to serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic stretch film.
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Smithers Forecasts Extra Growth in $132.8 Billion Folding Carton Packaging MarketGlobal consumption of cartonboard will reach 56.3 million metric tons in 2025, valued at $58.9 billion, according to new research from Smithers, a global authority on packaging markets.
Article3 min read Jul 24, 2025Everllence Cuts Emissions from Own Production by 63 %Everllence has made its corporate responsibility transparent with the publication of its sustainability report for financial year 2024. The report shows concrete progress, including a 63 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from its own global production, compared to 2018.
Article1 min read Jul 17, 2025Mars Sustainability Investment Fund Targets Recyclable, Compostable FlexiblesMars has launched a $250 million Sustainability Investment Fund to drive innovation and growth in recyclable and compostable alternatives to flexible plastics, among other areas.
Article1 min read Jul 17, 2025Metsä Fibre Develops Advanced Pulp-Based Light Fibre MaterialMetsä Fibre has developed an innovative pulp-based light fibre material that combines high performance with sustainability.
Article2 min read Jul 10, 2025Progroup Appoints New Chief Sales OfficerProgroup AG is setting the next important milestone in its strategic development: Vinzenz Heindl will be joining the Board of Directors as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) on 1 August 2025. This decision means the company is clearly positioning itself to promote sustainable growth under the stewardship of the family and even closer partnerships with its customers.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025Albéa Group Awarded EcoVadis GoldFor the sixth time in a row, the Albéa Group’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development has been rewarded with the Gold medal by EcoVadis. With 80/100, this new result places Albéa among the top 3% of all companies rated by EcoVadis.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025Ahlstrom Receives Binding Offer for Abrasives Business from MunksjöAhlstrom announces that it has received a binding offer for its Abrasives business unit from Munksjö. The potential divestment would result in Munksjö acquiring Ahlstrom's share of the Arches plant in France — currently jointly operated by both companies — together with the Abrasives business unit, including all associated operations and personnel.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025Metsä Group Expects Negative Operating ResultIn its January–March 2025 interim report published on 29 April 2025, Metsä Group estimated that the company's comparable operating result in April–June 2025 will be weaker than in January–March 2025. The comparable operating result for January–March 2025 was EUR 81 million.
Article2 min read Jul 10, 202560° Packaging Concept with Premium Paper by Koehler PaperThe Kurz Group, a globally leading company in thin-film technology, decided to come up with its “60° – creative boxes to inspire” packaging concept for last year’s LUXE PACK trade show in Monaco in order to make a splash.
Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025UPM to Discontinue Rotterdam Biofuels Refinery Project; Narrows Biofuels FocusFollowing extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations, UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment.
