Article2 min read Nov 13, 2025McDonald’s Japan Scraps Paper StrawsMcDonald’s Japan has replaced its controversial paper straws with ‘strawless’ lids made from recycled PET, but consumers are still divided on the new solution’s practicality. Tim Sykes reflects on this demand for convenience, sometimes at the expense of sustainable progress, and what we can learn from getting the balance wrong.
Article2 min read Nov 6, 2025Paper Packaging Market to Reach USD 582 Billion by 2035The global paper packaging materials market is set for strong expansion, driven by increasing consumer awareness of environmental sustainability, stricter regulatory mandates, and rising adoption of eco-friendly packaging solutions across multiple industries. According to a recent industry report by Fact.MR, the market is expected to expand significantly over the coming decade.
Article2 min read Jul 10, 2025Kotányi Launches New Spices range for Austria and Germany Region in Sonoco’s GREENCAN® PackagingSonoco is pleased to partner with Kotányi GmbH – an Austrian family-owned company with over 140 years of experience in the world of spices. Together, they are setting new standards in quality and sustainability by combining innovative packaging solutions with high-quality herbs and spice blends.
Article2 min read May 1, 2025Mondi’s Containerboard Portfolio Ready to Meet the Rising Demand for Sustainable PackagingMondi's comprehensive containerboard portfolio offers a wide range of paper grades, from fully recycled to 100% virgin fibre, providing sustainable, high-performance packaging solutions for various applications.
Article1 min read Mar 20, 2025Green Lab Launches Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions in the USGreen Lab introduces fully customizable, FSC-certified paper bags to the U.S. market. Manufactured in Singapore within a HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified facility, these paper bags uphold the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Packaging is the New Brand Statement According to the Sixth Annual Mondi Group eCommerce Trend ReportMondi announced the results of its sixth annual eCommerce trend report “Sustainability and its impact on packaging and online shopping choices”. This comprehensive study examines trends, attitudes and expectations regarding eCommerce and the impact packaging has on the consumer experience.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Koehler's NexPlus® Advanced Paper Revolutionizes Organic Meal PackagingKoehler Paper has partnered with organic ready-to-eat meal provider pack&satt to introduce a groundbreaking paper packaging solution for convenience products.
Article1 min read Dec 5, 2024Fedrigoni and Partners Introduce Papersnap®, a Circular Packaging SolutionA groundbreaking collaboration between Easysnap Technology, Fedrigoni, and MasterFoods has led to the development of Papersnap®, a fully recyclable, paper-based squeeze-on tomato sauce pack.
Article3 min read Nov 14, 2024Masterfoods™ Trials New Paper-Based Squeeze-On Packs in Australia FirstLeading Australian brand MasterFoods™ has announced a major step forward in its sustainability journey with a trial of new paper-based packaging for their MasterFoods Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs, which can be recycled via traditional kerbside recycling.
Article1 min read Nov 14, 2024Stephen Scherger of Graphic Packaging International Elected Chairman of the Paperboard Packaging CouncilThe Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the election of Stephen R. Scherger, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Graphic Packaging International, as its new Board Chair.
Article1 min read Oct 24, 2024Demand for Egg Cartons to Reach $922 million in 2028According to the new US Egg Packaging, demand for egg cartons is projected to increase 2.0% annually to $922 million in 2028, with units advancing less than 1% per year to 4.3 billion. Molded fiber and rigid plastic cartons will both register good growth going forward, while demand for EPS foam cartons is forecast to decline due to sustainability concerns and growing restrictions on EPS foam packaging.
Article1 min read Aug 29, 2024PulPac Appoints Marcus Palm as New Vice PresidentPulPac, the company behind the pioneering Dry Molded Fiber technology, announces the appointment of Marcus Palm as its new Vice President. Marcus has been an active board member of PulPac since 2019 and now steps into a strategic leadership role, bringing extensive experience in legal affairs, licensing, and business strategy.
Article3 min read Aug 8, 2024Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsGraphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (the "Company"), a leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today reported second quarter 2024 results.
Article1 min read Aug 1, 2024Driving Sustainability Forward: UPM Raflatac Partners with Sustana to Tackle Release Liner WasteBy Paper AdvanceIn a significant move towards sustainability in the packaging industry, UPM Raflatac and Sustana have announced a collaborative effort to revolutionize the recycling of release liner waste.
Article3 min read Jul 25, 2024Survey Shows Perception of Cost as Main Barrier to Overcome in Sustainable PackagingUPM has unveiled the latest findings from a highly targeted survey of some of the world's leading packaging designers. The survey, conducted in collaboration with the Pentawards, has revealed unique insights into sustainable packaging design, including some of the key challenges faced by designers, with UPM highlighting how these can be overcome.
Article2 min read May 30, 2024Mondi and Meurer Wake Up Coffee Wrapping with New Paper SolutionMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created a new secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks, replacing plastic shrink film that has been the industry standard.
Article1 min read May 2, 2024DS Smith Accelerates Smart Packaging Solutions with BeFCDS Smith has announced a new partnership with Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells (BeFC), a pioneer in the development of fully recyclable smart tags.
