Article1 min read Mar 19, 2026Why You Can’t Miss the 17th Advanced Coating SymposiumBiennial event delves into the future of sustainable packaging
Article3 min read Mar 10, 2026Cascades Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025Tissue operations did not meet efficiency and logistics execution objectives in the quarter
Article1 min read Mar 5, 2026Domtar Appoints Tony Clary to Lead Kingsport MillDomtar has named Tony Clary as mill manager at its Kingsport Mill in Kingsport, Tennessee, placing a long-time internal leader at the helm of one of the company’s most strategic converted assets.
Article2 min read Mar 5, 2026Dry Cream of Wheat, Rice Pudding Move to Recyclable Paper PouchThe recent paperization trend is not just a U.S. phenomenon. European brand owners, like their American counterparts, are also moving away from plastic in favor of paper to align with recycling regulations and evolving consumer expectations.
Article2 min read Mar 5, 2026one.five Supplies High-Barrier Paper for VANOZZAone.five, a Hamburg-based provider of sustainable packaging solutions developed using advanced AI technologies, is supplying the high-barrier paper Bluemorph for the new packaging of the plant-based hard cheese alternative “Old Italian” from vegan cheese manufacturer VANOZZA.
Article2 min read Mar 5, 2026The Myth About Recycling Greasy Pizza Boxes People Need To Stop BelievingWhether or not to toss a pizza box into the recycling bin has long been a difficult question. It seemed like common sense to do so when recycling programs were first taking off, seeing as most pizza boxes are made of readily-recyclable corrugated cardboard; but then stories started dropping about how grease leaching into the cardboard meant that boxes were fit only for the garbage.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2026Development of a packaging test method, TAPPI Journal February 2026Application:The purpose of this work is to provide a validated test method for determining yield during recycling of packaging materi
Article2 min read Feb 26, 2026Koehler Paper Takes Step Towards Future-Proof POS Printing SolutionsKoehler Paper, a Koehler Group company and a leading producer of thermal paper, has taken the next step towards future-proof point-of-sale (POS) printing solutions together with SEWOO, a well-established provider of POS and label printers.
Article2 min read Feb 26, 20264evergreen Publishes Updated Circularity by Design Guideline and Enhanced Collection & Sorting GuidanceThe 4evergreen alliance has published major updates to two cornerstone documents in its Technical Toolbox, supporting Europe’s transition to high‑performance recycling systems under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2026ProAmpac Pushes the Limits of Fiber Packaging with New High Barrier Packaging Innovation PlatformProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the expansion of its ProActive Recyclable® RP-2000 High Barrier Series.
Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Coveris Announces Agreement to Sell Paper Business UnitCoveris, one of the major European flexible plastic and paper packaging manufacturers, have announced the agreement to sell its labels and board business (“Business Unit Paper”) to the US Private Equity company Kingswood Capital Management.
Article5 min read Feb 19, 2026Packaging Sustainability Is ‘Failing.’ Or Is It?Packaging sustainability is failing. Or it isn’t. Or maybe it’s just changing.
Article2 min read Feb 19, 2026Tetra Pak Extends Paper-Based Barrier Packaging to High-Speed Packaging Lines in AsiaTetra Pak has taken another step forwards in sustainable packaging by expanding its innovative paper‑based barrier technology to high‑speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to implement the solution for its soy milk.
Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Navigating Sustainability: How Flexible Packaging Leaders Are Tackling 2030 GoalsJoin the discussion with subject matter experts from across the flexible packaging industry at the TAPPI FlexPack PLACE Conference
Article2 min read Feb 19, 2026Dry Cream of Wheat, Rice Pudding Move to Recyclable Paper PouchThe recent paperization trend is not just a U.S. phenomenon. European brand owners, like their American counterparts, are also moving away from plastic in favor of paper to align with recycling regulations and evolving consumer expectations.
Article2 min read Feb 19, 2026Earthnutz Launches High-Protein Peanut Crisp Range in Sonoco’s Fully Recyclable 95% Paper CanEarthnutz, a new mission-led UK snack brand founded by Abby Singh, has officially launched its Peanut Protein Crisp range. With the aim to become the nation's healthiest crisp, Earthnutz delivers high protein, high fibre and clean label ingredients for consumers looking to feel better through food.
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.
Article1 min read Feb 12, 2026American Packaging Corporation Honored with Achievement in Waste Reduction AwardAmerican Packaging Corporation (APC) has been honored for its outstanding environmental efforts by ITU AbsorbTech® in recognition of significant solid waste reduction. From January 1 to June 30, 2025, APC successfully diverted the following amounts of waste from landfills:
Article2 min read Feb 12, 2026Cascades Announces Exit from Honeycomb Packaging and Partition Business SegmentsCascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces the discontinuation of its activities in the honeycomb paperboard and partition packaging product sectors. As a result, its three plants located in York, PA, and Saint-Césaire and Berthierville, QC, will be closed.
Article2 min read Feb 5, 2026International Paper Plans Split Into Two Public CompaniesInternational Paper has announced plans to separate its operations into two independent, publicly traded companies, a move aimed at sharpening regional focus and accelerating long-term value creation across North America and EMEA.
Article3 min read Feb 5, 2026European Parliament Member Visits Koehler Paper: Discussions Revolve Around High Energy Prices and Reducing the Use of Plastic in PackagingProf. Dr. Andrea Wechsler, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and part of the EPP European political party, has argued for the need to speed up the switch from environmentally harmful plastic-based packaging to environmentally friendly paper-based packaging solutions.
Article1 min read Feb 5, 2026Sustana Earns ISEGA Certification for Recycled FibersThe certification follows an extensive evaluation by ISEGA, an internationally recognized testing and certification body for food contact materials.
Article3 min read Jan 29, 2026Sappi Introduces the Market’s Widest Portfolio of Heat-Sealable Papers for Recyclable PackagingSappi has expanded its range of functional packaging papers with a full set of heat-sealable solutions designed for converters, printers, and brand owners who want fibre-based alternatives to plastic.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2026hubergroup Confirms Full GIO Compliance for Packaging ProductsWith the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) set to apply from January 2027, manufacturers of printing inks for food packaging are facing strict regulatory requirements aimed at ensuring consumer safety. Compliance with these regulations demands extensive development work, reformulation and thorough testing across product portfolios.
