Article1 min read Feb 5, 2026Tetra Pak Invests €60 Million in Owned Pilot Plant to Advance its Paper-Based Barrier Technology DevelopmentAs a part of its long-term ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package2, Tetra Pak has introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper-based barrier.
Article2 min read Jan 1, 2026Metsä Spring Launches New Wood Fibre Punnet Series for Fresh Fruits, Berries, and VegetablesMetsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring, is advancing its moulded fibre packaging innovation with the launch of the new Muoto punnet products as a part of its Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series. The two different punnet sizes are designed for berries, fruits, and vegetables, offering punnets with two different sizes to match the specific product and customer needs.
Article3 min read Dec 11, 2025Sabert Launches Fully Compostable and Recyclable Foodservice Packaging RangeSabert Corporation Europe announces the launch of its new fully home compostable and recyclable foodservice packaging range. Made from renewable plant-based resources, the range is free from intentionally added PFAS and fully compliant.
Article1 min read Dec 4, 2025European Waste Reduction: Designed for Circularity“As Europe marks Waste Reduction Week, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate a packaging material that is circular by nature – cartonboard. Made from renewable, responsibly sourced fibres, cartons are designed for circularity and play a leading role in Europe’s transition toward a circular economy,” says Winfried Mühling, Director of Marketing and Communications, Pro Carton.
Article2 min read Aug 28, 2025Absolut Completes First Trail of Paper-Based Cap and Bottle CombinationAbsolut has successfully trialed an industry-first paper-based cap and bottle duo as part of the company's ongoing vision to create a fully biobased bottle.
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2025A targeted approach to produce energy-efficient packaging materials from high-yield pulp, TAPPI Journal August 2025Application: This article discusses advancements in the CTMP process to create lightweight paperboard products that enhance strength
Article3 min read Jun 12, 2025Kraft Paper Bags Market Poised for Strong Growth, Reaching USD 9.48 Billion by 2035The kraft paper bags market is poised for significant expansion in the coming decade. Valued at approximately USD 4,960 million in 2025, the market is expected to nearly double, reaching around USD 9,480 million by 2035. This represents a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%, indicating steady and robust demand growth globally.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025Sebastian Bartels Named Director General of FBCAThe Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has appointed sustainability leader Sebastian Bartels as its new Director General, marking a strategic milestone as the organization expands its global mission to support low-carbon and circular packaging systems.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Greif Receives Supplier Innovation Award from the U.S. Postal ServiceGreif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Supplier Innovation Award by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Article2 min read Apr 17, 2025Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Home-Compostable PackagingBubbies Ice Cream, a top mochi ice cream brand in the natural channel, is taking a major step forward in its sustainability journey with the rollout of its new certified home-compostable packaging. Just in time for Earth Month in April, Bubbies is replacing its internal clamshell packaging with new paper pulp trays.
Article1 min read Apr 3, 2025Boardio Canisters Expand in North AmericaGraphic Packaging International has partnered with JJM Packaging to bring its Boardio™ paperboard canister to a wider North American market.
Article2 min read Jan 30, 2025ACE and EXTR:ACT Merge, Creating the Food and Beverage Carton AllianceThe Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two established organizations, is proud to announce its launch as a unified platform dedicated to advancing beverage cartons as essential, renewable, and circular packaging solutions.
Article3 min read Dec 19, 2024VTT Launches New Origami Packaging Technology to Create Sustainable AlternativesThe market for packaging materials continues to expand with the dominance of e-commerce. However, there is also rising concern over the carbon footprint of packaging as well as the composition of materials. For example, global sustainability issues like the potential environmental impact of microplastic pollution mean that demand for new, sustainable packaging solutions continues to rise.
Article3 min read Nov 14, 2024It’s Time to Switch to Environmentally Friendly PackagingBy Mohammed Bashir, London Daily NewsBusinesses can reduce their environmental impact by switching to eco-friendly packaging solutions that safely wrap and protect products during shipping, while contributing to sustainability efforts.
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 31, 2024Seed-To-Package Solution Will Enable Cost-Savings, Compliance, CO2e ReductionsPackaging accounts for nearly 40% of global plastic production, making it a prime target for environmentally conscious consumers, companies and regulators focused on reducing pollution. RENW launches with a fully integrated, industrial hemp-based solution for brands seeking to minimize the use of fossil fuels and reduce deforestation with regenerative materials without compromising cost or performance.
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).
Article1 min read May 16, 2024PulPac and LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW Collaborate to Develop Sustainable Packaging SolutionsPulPac, a leading provider of innovative packaging technology, and the Danish premium confectionery brand, LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW, announce their collaboration on the development of future Dry Molded Fiber packaging applications.
Article2 min read May 9, 2024Suzano Invests up to US$5 Million to Further Develop Bio-Based Plastic AlternativesSuzano Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, has made a strategic investment into the Canadian materials science startup, Bioform Technologies. The investment provides up to US$5 million towards the company’s seed round, enabling it to accelerate the development of its novel bio-based plastic alternatives.
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2023Rice straw-based sustainable food packaging material with improved strength and barrier properties: Development and characterization, TAPPI Journal October 2023Application: The handsheets of CNFs after surface sizing with AKD wax can be used as an alternative to syn-thetic polymer-based fo
