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P&G to change Kid’s Crest toothpaste packaging in Texas
P&G to change Kid’s Crest toothpaste packaging in Texas
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has agreed to change the packaging of its Kid’s Crest toothpaste to accurately depict the correct amount of toothpaste needed for children in Texas, US. The agreement was secured by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he expressed concerns about the amount of fluoride-containing toothpaste depicted on the packaging, which could harm children. 
Next-gen glass circularity: Why system change matters
Next-gen glass circularity: Why system change matters
Systemic change is crucial to accelerate glass packaging circularity, according to industry experts. We sit down with Ardagh Glass Packaging, Vetropack Group, and Innova Market Insights to explore the latest drivers and trends in circular glass packaging. “The most significant progress in glass circularity will come from system changes — improving collection infrastructure, harmonizing DRS, and leveraging digital tools for traceability,” Guido Stebner, chief technology officer at Vetropack Group, tells Packaging Insights. “Material innovations like lightweight, strengthened glass, and smart packaging design will continue to play a vital role, but without systemic improvements, circularity cannot scale effectively.” 
Tetra Recart targets home-cooking trend with F&B carton innovation
Tetra Recart targets home-cooking trend with F&B carton innovation
Carton-based F&B packaging can be crucial for prolonging shelf life, maintaining nutritional value, and preventing food waste. We examine the latest F&B carton solutions from Tetra Recart, the food carton segment of Tetra Pak.Laura Latisonoka, product management and market support director at Tetra Recart, speaks to Packaging Insights about how the increasing popularity of home cooking is driving consumer interest and how smart packaging design can preserve the nutritional qualities of F&B products. 
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.
OFS on adapting packaging software to modern manufacturing challenges
OFS on adapting packaging software to modern manufacturing challenges

We spoke to Jonathan Newton, general manager for Europe at Operations Feedback Systems (OFS). Newton told us how its software integrates operator feedback with machine data and AI insights to enhance packaging productivity, reduce conversion costs and lead times.

Packaging industry 2025: Most read stories
Packaging industry 2025: Most read stories
In 2025, packaging faced tightening regulations, rising scrutiny over environmental claims, and accelerated digitalization, with the integration of AI and connected platforms gaining traction. Meanwhile, cost pressures, consumer priorities, and legal risk led some major brands to scale back or rethink sustainability targets. We look back at the year’s top read stories.

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Dubai expands single-use plastics bans in line with national waste policy
Dubai expands single-use plastics bans in line with national waste policy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has entered the final phase of its single-use plastics ban, extending restrictions to items such as single-use plastic plates, cutlery, as well as beverage cups and lids. The ban is part of the implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 regulating the use of single-use products in the Emirate of Dubai
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle...
UK shoppers call for mandatory traffic light nutrition labels to tackle “obesity crisis”
UK shoppers prefer clear and consistent nutrition labels, according to new research by the consumer protection service Which?. For more than a decade, the country has used traffic light labeling to indicate the nutritional quality of F&B products. However, as the system is government-recommended rather than mandatory, its use remains inconsistent across retailers and products. Which? finds that consumers favor the traffic light system over other front-of-pack nutrition labeling schemes, while demanding uniform implementation and clear presentation.
Burgopak collaborates with Placard to unveil bank card packaging for Emerge
Burgopak collaborates with Placard to unveil bank card packaging for Emerge
Burgopak, a packaging design company, has partnered with Placard, a plastic card manufacturer, to develop packaging for financial services provider Emerge’s bank card.Burgopak aims to design a packaging solution that stands out in the market, creating a “premium, tactile experience” developed to mimic the feeling of opening a gift.
Südpack Medica launches MedHub for ready-to-order medical pouches
Südpack Medica launches MedHub for ready-to-order medical pouches
Südpack Medica has introduced MedHub, a service for consumers to order high-quality, pre-made medical pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities. Südpack’s current pouch offerings, available through MedHub, feature three-side seal pouches made from film and Tyvek. According to the company, they are sterilizable, puncture-resistant, and highly resistant to moisture. 
Aimplas to research bioplastic from agricultural waste for packaging
Aimplas to research bioplastic from agricultural waste for packaging
Aimplas has pioneered the Biovalsa project to develop bio-based plastics for packaging applications using rice straw and citrus pruning. Biovalsa involves a new treatment expected to reduce the high cost of transforming agricultural waste of this type into bioplastic.  The Spanish University Institute of Food Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Bioban, Viromiim, and Prime Biopolymers are also part of the Aimplas-led project funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency IVACE+i and the European Regional Development Fund.
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026

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Functional beverage innovators are poised to push the boundaries further this year by developing drinks that transcend refreshment and hydration to target holistic health benefits, encompassing the body, mood, and mind — all in convenient formats. The beverages for wellness trend is predicted to accelerate in 2026, building on innovation and a wealth of NPD seen last year, as manufacturers and brands keep pace with consumer needs that have moved beyond basic hydration to include aspects like immunity boosts, energy support, digestive health, cognitive function, and mental well-being.
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Canada introduces front-of-package nutrition symbol for...
The Canadian government has mandated the use of a front-of-package nutrition symbol on F&B products deemed unhealthy, starting January 1, 2026. “The front-of-package nutrition symbol is designed to help Canadians quickly and easily identify packaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium,” a spokesperson at the Health Canada federal department tells Packaging Insights.
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EU targets virgin plastic imports with new circularity...
The European Commission (EC) has unveiled new measures to tackle rising imports of cheap virgin plastic in the EU. The plan outlines “urgent action” needed by EU member states to boost the recycling sector, which is said to face high energy costs, low prices for virgin plastic, and a lack of demand for recycled plastics. 
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US FDA requires tamper-resistant packaging for cosmetics
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its cosmetic regulations, including requirements for packaging and labeling. The FDA Cosmetics Labeling Requirements emphasize temperature-resistant packaging for consumer safety. “Liquid oral hygiene products (for example, mouthwashes and fresheners) and all cosmetic vaginal products (for example, douches and tablets) must be packaged in tamper-resistant packages when sold at retail,” according to the requirements.

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Sustainable packaging trendsJan2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals a rise in sustainable F&B packaging claims from October 2020 to September 2025. Consumers have shown a strong preference for sustainable packaging, with 65% sel...

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Next-gen glass circularity Jan 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights, consumers view glass as a sustainable material for F&B packaging, with 34% of global consumers considering it to be very sustainable. In addition, 65% of consumers separate glass packaging in their household for recycling purposes.

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Packaging Insights’ sweet spot: Confectionery picksJan 2026

Confectionery launches showed a 2% year-over-year growth between October 2023 and September 2025, according to Innova Market Insights data. Nearly half of the launches occurred in flat pouches, and more than half were packaged in plastic. Meanwhile, launches featuring carbon labeling claims gained ground.

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OFS on adapting packaging software to modern manufacturing challenges

We spoke to Jonathan Newton, general manager for Europe at Operations Feedback Systems (OFS). Newton told us how its software integrates operator feedback with machine data and AI insights to enhance packaging productivity, reduce conversion costs and lead times.

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