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Glass deemed safest material as NGO calls for single-use alternatives

Glass is well regarded for its safe and circular qualities, yet the material is often “punished” for its heavy weight, says Zero Waste Europe. Moreover, the environmental NGO argues that moving away from packaging that can contain harmful chemicals, like PFAS, should not only rely on replacing one material with another. Packaging Insights speaks to Dorota Napierska, toxic-free circular-economy policy officer at Zero Waste Europe, about glass as a safer alternative to single-use plastic packaging — which can often contain chemicals harmful to human health and the environment. 
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Barrier coating innovators balance performance, recyclability & PFAS-free packaging
A major challenge in modern packaging is combining high-barrier performance with recyclability. We sit down with experts at BASF, Flint Group, and Qwarzo to discuss the trade-offs manufacturers face when protecting against moisture, oxygen, and grease, while meeting recyclability goals. We also explore how the industry can develop smart plastic substitutions that are feasible and scalable. 
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AlpVision CEO talks global invisible cryptography authentication for packaging
AlpVision, a global authentication and counterfeiting company based in Switzerland, highlights its invisible cryptoglyph authentication, which embeds security patterns in packaging varnish. Packaging Insights speaks to Fred Jordan, CEO at AlpVision, about the cross-industry deployment of the counterfeiting solution. We also discuss what makes the system detectable via smartphones and its environmentally sustainability features. 
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Dairy packaging innovation
Dairy packaging launches are increasing at a 17% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025, according to data provided by Innova Market Insights. Environmental sustainability remains a major trend, with consumers globally opting for biodegradable packaging for dairy products. Recyclable was the leading sustainable packaging claim, while reusable saw the fastest growth in launches.
Packaging Innovations 2026: Xampla CEO on scaling paperization in foodservice packs
Packaging Innovations 2026: Xampla CEO on scaling paperization in foodservice packs

Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla, discussed the company’s plant-based, plastic-free Morro coating, which enables the use of paper packaging in foodservice. We also talked about Xampla’s recent partnership with Huhtamaki.

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Packaging Innovations 2026 review: Data, design & regulations drive circularity
Packaging Innovations 2026 in Birmingham, UK, welcomed 450 exhibitors showcasing circular packaging design. As the industry adapts to the UK’s packaging EPR and DRS launch, suppliers presented solutions catering to these regulatory shifts. Highlights included recycle-ready monomaterial solutions, compostable packaging and labels, and AI-assisted recyclability data analytics.

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Amcor invests in recyclable packaging facility in Italy
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Amcor Flexibles is expanding the production capacity of its Lugo di Vicenza factory in Italy by installing a new manufacturing line, laboratory, and warehouse. The facility produces high-barrier recycle-ready films for packaging formats. At the upgraded factory, Amcor can produce films such as its AmLite HeatFlex material for retort, high heat applications. The films are used to create lidding and pouches for F&B, pet food, and healthcare packaging. 
Environmental court investigates impact of single-use bottle caps in India
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT), India’s statutory ecological protection body, has taken up a petition investigating the environmental impact of single-use PET bottle lids. The petition, filed by climate activist Aakash Ranison through an advocacy group, argues that while plastic bottles are covered under existing waste management regulations, bottle caps are often left unrecycled, causing environmental pollution. 
Innovia Films introduces recyclable BOPP film for fresh produce
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Innovia Films has launched P2G, a clear, high gas transmission biaxially oriented PP (BOPP) film developed for flow wrap applications in fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables.P2G is a monomaterial PP solution, and it is said to be recyclable in the PP waste stream. The film was developed to align with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, helping brand owners move toward the goal of fully recyclable packaging by 2030.
EU Circular Economy Act: Packaging organizations debate Single Market protection
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The EU’s forthcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) aims to promote the union’s transition to a circular packaging economy. However, packaging organizations Europen and the European Environmental Bureau (EBB) argue that the legislative initiative needs to go beyond its current scope to establish a single market and ensure environmental protection. “The Clean Industrial Deal identified circularity as a strategic priority, with the CEA designed to accelerate the transition by building on the EU Single Market and enabling the free movement of circular products and secondary materials while stimulating demand for them,” Francesca Stevens, secretary general at Europen, tells Packaging Insights. 
EU circular economy needs centralized EPR registration, says industry group
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The PRO Circularity Alliance has called for a harmonized EU EPR reporting and registration system, highlighting that having multiple national registers creates unnecessary administrative burden and hinders European market efficiency. The PRO Circularity Alliance represents the interests of PROs across all waste streams in Europe. 
Plant-based naming dispute: How the EU’s new rules could disrupt food marketing
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Yesterday saw an EU trilogue discussion about whether plant-based foods can use meat-related names on alternative F&B products — and the result is a mixed bag of bans and restrictions on certain terminology, which will have an impact on farmers, brands, and companies operating in the plant-based space.
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Action needed to safeguard UK’s plastic recycling industry,...
The UK needs to urgently safeguard its plastic packaging recycling industry or risk its collapse, warns a new report by Ecosurety and Recoup. The report highlights that recycling facilities are processing about 23% of the plastic packaging put on the UK market. The white paper, “UK plastic packaging recycling infrastructure: Recommendations for circularity,” outlines actions that could help stabilize the sector. These include strengthening material verification and demand for recycled content, as well as greater policy and targeted operational support. 
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February in review: Top Packaging Trends 2026, industry...
Last month, Innova Market Insights announced its Top Packaging Trends 2026, with “Substantiated Sustainability” taking top spot. Meanwhile, we explored the main innovations presented at Paris Packaging Week in France and Packaging Innovations in the UK. We look back at the biggest stories in February. 
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Top Packaging Trends 2026: Navigating sustainability,...
Innova Market Insights has announced its Top Packaging Trends 2026, with “Substantiated Sustainability” taking top spot. This trend emphasizes the need for verified environmental claims, driven by stricter regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging but are wary of greenwashing, meaning brands must back sustainability claims with scientific evidence. The second trend, “Digital-Enhanced Designs,” highlights the growing role of digital technologies like AI, augmented reality, and QR codes in packaging. These innovations improve consumer engagement and product traceability, while digital product passports offer detailed lifecycle data.

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Beauty and care packagingMar2026

Innova Market Insights’ data shows a 3% compound annual growth rate in beauty and personal care packaging launches from 2024 to 2025. More than 20% of launches were packaged in folded cartons, while 7...

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Breakthrough barrier coatings Mar 2026

Freshness is a key factor consumers use to assess F&B packaging quality, according to Innova Market Insights. Barrier coatings on packaging help preserve freshness and flavor by protecting products from bacteria and external contaminants. New product launches indicate that brands are increasingly emphasizing this packaging benefit in their communications.

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Dairy packaging innovationMar 2026

Dairy packaging launches are increasing at a 17% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025, according to data provided by Innova Market Insights. Environmental sustainability remains a major trend, with consumers globally opting for biodegradable packaging for dairy products. Recyclable was the leading sustainable packaging claim, while reusable saw the fastest growth in launches.

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Packaging Innovations 2026: Xampla CEO on scaling paperization in foodservice packs
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Packaging Innovations 2026: Xampla CEO on scaling paperization in foodservice packs

Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla, discussed the company’s plant-based, plastic-free Morro coating, which enables the use of paper packaging in foodservice. We also talked about Xampla’s recent partnership with Huhtamaki.

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