Article2 min read Feb 12, 2026Commerce Hits China, Vietnam with Duties for Molded Fiber ProductsThe federal government accepts petitions related to antidumping and countervailing duty cases on a rolling basis and launches investigations where it sees fit. The duties are separate from, and added onto, other country- or material-specific tariffs the Trump administration has announced over the last year.
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.
Article1 min read Nov 6, 2025HZ Green Pulp Enters Full-Scale ProductionHZ Green Pulp has begun full-scale commercial production of Dry Molded Fiber coffee lids in Malaysia, becoming the first PulPac licensee in Asia to supply the market with this fiber-based alternative to plastic.
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Lecta Expands EraCup Line for Sustainable Paper CupsLecta has announced an expansion of its EraCup range, introducing several new board grades tailored to the evolving sustainability requirements of food and beverage packaging.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025BiOrigin Specialty Products Launches New Oil and Grease Resistant PaperBiOrigin Specialty Products (BSP), a leading manufacturer and converter of sustainable specialty papers in North America, is launching a new oil and grease resistant (OGR) paper.
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025The Legacy Paper Group Announces Plans to Restart PM8 at Port Huron MillThe Legacy Paper Group, a subsidiary of BMI Group US, announced plans to restart Paper Machine #8 (PM8) at its Port Huron facility in Michigan, bringing 30,000 tons of annual production capacity back online after a four-year shutdown.
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025Eco Guardian to Open Packaging Manufacturing Plant in OntarioEco Guardian announces the upcoming opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, set to be fully operational in Q4 2025. This strategic expansion enhances Eco Guardian's ability to produce high-quality, compostable, and recyclable paper cups and bowls in Canada, reducing dependency on foreign imports and reinforcing the 'Made in Canada' movement.
Article1 min read Jan 9, 2025Duni Group Acquires UK-based Paper Tableware Producer Poppies Europe for SEK 670 MillionDuni AB (Duni Group) signed an agreement to acquire the UK-based paper tableware producer Poppies Europe Ltd for a fixed purchase price of approximately SEK 670 million, whereof 60 percent will be paid upon closing and the remaining amount will be paid in three instalments by the end of 2025 (20%), 2026 (10%) and 2027 (10%).
Article5 min read Jan 9, 2025The Future of Packaging: Bold Predictions for 2025By Jamil BoucharebThe packaging industry in 2024 stood at a pivotal moment, driven by groundbreaking innovations and mounting challenges. Sustainability emerged as the defining theme, transforming materials, designs, and business models. A notable surge in biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable substrates reshaped the industry's landscape, propelled by increasingly stringent regulations on single-use plastics and the rising demand for eco-conscious alternatives.
Article2 min read Nov 21, 2024Experimental investigations into fold cracking of double coated barrier dispersion coatings, TAPPI Journal November 2024Application: This work continues to build on previous work that has shown some benefits in barrier performance by including minerals,
Article2 min read Sep 19, 2024Four-Flap McFlurry Cups Set to Help McDonald’s Boost Packaging RecyclabilityAs it brings its Mini McFlurry format to the United States, McDonald’s is serving both the small and standard sizes of its soft serve dessert in four-flap cups – contributing to its goal of achieving 100% renewable, recycled, or certified materials for its primary guest packaging by the end of 2025.
Article1 min read Jun 6, 2024Stora Enso's New Folding Boxboard: Performa NovaStora Enso is gearing up for a revolution in the packaging industry with the introduction of Performa Nova, a new folding boxboard (FBB).
