Assorted sandwiches, pastries and snacks displayed in recyclable cardboard platter boxes promoting Sabert and Colpac’s new sustainable platter ranges – text reads ‘New Platter Ranges, Explore.
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Sealed Air’s US$10B buyout: How private ownership could reshape the packaging leader
Sealed Air’s US$10B buyout: How private ownership could reshape the packaging leader
Sealed Air has entered into a definitive agreement in which it will be acquired by funds affiliated with CD&R. The private investment firm will purchase the food and protective packaging giant for US$10.3 billion. We speak to industry analyst Neil Farmer about how this major acquisition could affect Sealed Air’s packaging innovation pipelines. “Sealed Air’s performance has been affected by changing trends in e-commerce packaging and cost pressures negatively influencing the purchasing habits of consumers,” he tells Packaging Insights. Farmer says the supplier’s protective packaging business has struggled over the last four to five years, and while food packaging has performed better in the last year, overall sales were down by 1.5% in Q3.
Industry moves to fiber-based solutions as recyclability and consumer demands rise
Industry moves to fiber-based solutions as recyclability and consumer demands rise
Regulations, technological innovations, and consumer preferences are propelling the fiber-based packaging industry. We speak to experts from Aicomp, ProAmpac, PulPac, Stora Enso, and the newly merged Sabert and Colpac about how the industry is responding to this transformation. “We’re observing a substantial shift across the industry toward fiber-based solutions, particularly those that are recyclable or compostable. This momentum is being accelerated by plastic reduction initiatives, including EPR legislation,” Ray Recchia, global innovation manager of sustainable paper packaging at ProAmpac, tells Packaging Insights.
Sidel Mexico leverages growing demand for returnable PET and glass bottles
Sidel Mexico leverages growing demand for returnable PET and glass bottles
Packaging Insights speaks to Asencion Sanchez, account manager at Sidel Mexico, about beverage container material, reuse demands, and how these demands translate into Sidel’s Mexico operations. Sidel Mexico recently supplied Grupo Gepp, PepsiCo’s exclusive bottler in the country, with expanded returnable PET and glass bottling lines.
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
From the steel body to the closures and linings, Greif offers a configurable solution that helps companies advance carbon reduction, chemical safety, and operational performance in one integrated package.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
Food Platters for Delivery & Catering Customers
Food Platters for Delivery & Catering Customers
Sabert and Colpac have launched new platters which focus on speed of construction and visibility to streamline back-of-house operations. A new light platters range has also been launched, which features a lift off lid that creates a ‘reveal’ moment for food developers and caterers. Each range includes four base sizes, with interchangeable sleeves and lids.
FachPack 2025 review: Cross-sector packaging and technology highlights
FachPack 2025 review: Cross-sector packaging and technology highlights
FachPack 2025 showcased the latest innovations in packaging, packaging technology, and packaging processes. Industry professionals met at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany to explore the latest packaging solutions for the food and feed, chemicals, pharma and medicine, cosmetics, retail trade, automotive, electronics, and logistics sectors. We look back at the key highlights.

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UK pEPR: Ecosurety talks navigating cost-saving and reporting strategies
UK pEPR: Ecosurety talks navigating cost-saving and reporting strategies
The UK’s packaging EPR (pEPR) requires data reporting and non-compliance fees that are a challenge for many producers, large and small, according to Jon Brookes, Ecosurety’s partnerships director.  As the first month of pEPR comes to an end, MPs are set to hold a debate on the impact of the pEPR in Westminster Hall next week. Packaging Insights sits down with the compliance specialist to discuss what packagers operating in the UK need to be aware of.
ExxonMobil and partners develop foamed products with recycled content
ExxonMobil and partners develop foamed products with recycled content
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has joined forces with Erema, a developer and manufacturer of plastic recycling machines and system components, Moxietec, a foam injection molding innovator, and Engel, an injection molding machine manufacturer. The collaboration aims to tackle the challenges faced by the plastics industry when incorporating recycled content into foamed products. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers unifies ExxonMobil’s polyolefin products under a single brand, aiming to simplify portfolio navigation and promote collaboration across the value chain.
Ecosurety acquires Refill Return platform to scale UK reuse systems
Ecosurety acquires Refill Return platform to scale UK reuse systems
Ecosurety has announced the acquisition of the Refill Return platform from environmental organization City to Sea. The move aims to scale circular packaging reuse systems across the UK. The acquisition includes the Refill Return app and website. The digital tools are designed to support towns, cities, universities, and visitor attractions in implementing reusable cup schemes.
Sephora slashes cosmetic pack waste in nationwide drop-off program
Sephora slashes cosmetic pack waste in nationwide drop-off program
Sephora has collected more than 100,000 pounds (~45,000 kg) of empty beauty packaging through its Beauty Re(Purposed) program. In the program, consumers can drop off clean, empty packaging at any Sephora store. The packaging is then collected, sorted, and turned into new packaging, carpet, pallets, asphalt, or energy. The cosmetics company celebrates the milestone on America Recycles Day, November 15, highlighting that the collected packaging is roughly equivalent to 6,000 shopping carts of beauty containers. 
International Paper to close two packaging facilities in the US
International Paper to close two packaging facilities in the US
International Paper (IP) has announced the closing of its US packaging production sites in Compton, California, and Louisville, Kentucky. “Making the decision to close a facility is incredibly difficult, especially knowing the impact it has on our team members and their families,” says Tom Hamic, executive vice president and president for North American Packaging Solutions at IP.
French court rejects case against Nestlé’s Perrier over “natural mineral water”...
French court rejects case against Nestlé’s Perrier over “natural mineral water” claims

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A French court yesterday rejected a complaint from the consumer advocacy group UFC-Que Choisir, which sought to block Perrier from marketing its sparkling water as “natural mineral water,” ruling the company can continue using the designation despite its use of microfiltration processes. The Nanterre court found no established health risk from Perrier waters labeled as natural mineral water and ordered UFC-Que Choisir to pay €5,000 (US$5,787) to Nestlé. The decision marks the latest development in an ongoing controversy over water treatment methods used by major bottled water brands in France.
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EU pushes CLP rule updates to 2028 to ease industry burden
The Council of the EU has approved pushing back the start date for several updated rules in the EU’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The newly adopted law provides more time and legal certainty to businesses and will now take effect in January 2028. The “Stop-the-clock” legislation postpones all the dates of application of transitional provisions for relabeling, mandatory formatting requirements, advertisements, online and distance sales, and labeling of fuel pumps. “The newly adopted law thus provides more time and legal certainty to economic operators active in the chemicals sector, including the packaging industry,” an EU official tells Packaging Insights. 
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Plant-based film could rival plastic in moisture and oxygen...
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, US, have developed a bio-based film derived from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste, capable of blocking moisture and oxygen as effectively as conventional plastic packaging materials. The research, published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials, demonstrates the barrier technology. The solution consists of three primary components: a carbohydrate polymer for structure, a plasticizer to maintain flexibility, and a water-repelling additive to resist moisture.
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COP30: Braskem pushes for bioplastics integration and...
At this year's UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30), Braskem is highlighting the role of biopolymers in sustainable packaging, envisioning a chemical industry fully integrated into the bioeconomy. Jorge Soto, director of Sustainable Development at Braskem, emphasizes the importance of bio-based solutions in reducing carbon footprints while advocating for stronger public policies that foster industry collaboration.At the conference, Braskem is addressing Brazil’s bioeconomy, sustainable carbon, bioplastics, and pathways to decarbonization in various panel discussions. 

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Dairy packaging innovationNov2025

Innova Market Insights’ data indicates a 3% compound annual growth in global dairy packaging launches between October 2020 and September 2025. Flat Pouch was the leading packaging type, while plastic ...

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Supply chain transparency Nov 2025

Innova Market Insights data showed an average annual growth of 10% in F&B launches with a Responsible Source claim from October 2020 to September 2025. Dairy and Soft Drinks had the largest share of these launches. The greatest five-year increase in the Responsible Source claim was seen in packaging within the Spreads category.

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Circular economy: Fiber-basedNov 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows an increase in global F&B launches using fiber-based packaging. Europe led these launches, accounting for 42% of NPD. The Bakery category emerged as the top segment for product launches utilizing fiber-based packaging, while Hot Drinks launches also showed an upward trend in the adoption of such packaging.

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Stora Enso director explores PPWR opportunities and challenges for transport packaging

We discuss the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) challenges for packaging decision-makers with Vilma Koskenlaine, director for Packaging Regulations at Stora Enso. Koskenlaine tells us how businesses can ensure legislative compliance by shifting to fiber-based packaging.

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Assorted sandwiches, pastries and snacks displayed in recyclable cardboard platter boxes promoting Sabert and Colpac’s new sustainable platter ranges – text reads ‘New Platter Ranges, Explore.
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