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New UN Global Plastics Treaty document omits accountability mechanisms, NGO warns

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released an informal “Aid to Negotiations” as part of efforts to develop a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, and to help structure engagement in the next phase of informal meetings of Heads of Delegations (HODs), set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, next month.In response to the publication, the Environmental Investigation Agency tells us there has not been a treaty text directly addressing plastic production for “quite some time,” adding that the Aid is not an exception. “All of the provisions that would tackle the scale of plastic production have been weakened, bracketed, or removed over the course of the negotiations; you’ll see the word ‘production’ has been met with brackets or removal in the Aid,” Amy Youngman, legal and policy specialist at the Environmental Investigation Agency, tells Packaging Insights.
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Coveris and Sealed Air: Cutting carbon with lightweight, recycled packaging materials
Carbon emissions generated from packaging production are of increasing concern as global warming intensifies and the risk of irreversible impacts increases. The industry has responded with climate-aware innovations, which include lightweight materials, recycled or bio-based content, and circular lifecycle planning. 
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Leibinger highlights coding role in dairy traceability and compliance
Traceability is “critical” in dairy production because companies must comply with strict food safety requirements, says Maren Klose, marketing communications at Leibinger, adding that integrated printing capabilities play a “key role” in ensuring reliable coding processes. Such food safety requirements include the EU General Food Law, hygiene rules for products of animal origin, and market-specific recall and recordkeeping requirements, including traceability rules under the US Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act. Packaging Insights sits down with Klose to discuss the role efficient printing plays in dairy product traceability, as well as how to minimize downtime and recent company innovations. 
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Climate-smart packaging
Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are concerned about how packaging contributes to excessive CO2 emissions. New product launches show that dairy products account for the largest share of carbon-neutral claims, while sauces and seasonings have seen an increase in climate-smart claims.
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Low Carbon Aluminum: Certified CO2-reduced option for flexible packaging
What if reducing your packaging footprint was this simple? This white paper reveals how Low Carbon Aluminum enables real emission reductions without sacrificing performance. Discover emission drivers, certified reduction pathways, and verified product carbon footprint data that help companies cut Scope 3 emissions while keeping processes unchanged and product protection intact.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Constantia Flexibles.
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Masterpress spotlights non-laminated, single-layer pouches for PPWR compliance 

The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is driving demand for easy-to-recycle monomaterial packaging, according to Jakub Pędziński, business development lead for pouches at Masterpress. He discusses the benefits of the company’s non-laminated, single-layer pouches in reducing waste and energy use.

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The White Company and Canopy partner to eliminate endangered forest fibers from...
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The White Company, a UK-based retailer for homeware, clothing, and fragrances, has joined forces with Canopy, an NGO dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate, to keep ancient and endangered forests out of packaging supply chains. Through this partnership, The White Company aims to accelerate its transition toward more sustainable and innovative fibers in its products and packaging.
Self-healing smart film combines spoilage detection with food protection
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A flexible film featuring a natural plant pigment that changes color as food spoils can give consumers a food freshness signal without opening the packaging. Researchers at Kyushu University, Japan, incorporated anthocyanin-loaded metal-organic framework (MOF) into a hydrogel to produce the film. It can further repair its own cuts, keeping bacteria out during transportation, according to the research team. They further found that the material extended the shelf life of pork by about 12 hours compared to untreated samples. 
Go-Pak develops recyclable rPET grab-and-go cups
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Go-Pak Group has introduced the Clarity range of transparent cold-drink cups made entirely from recycled PET (rPET) for cafés, takeaway businesses, foodservice operators, and grab-and-go retailers. Alexandra Forsyth-Nash, product development manager at Go-Pak, says: “Clarity has been developed for businesses that want to reduce their use of virgin plastic while continuing to offer reliable, high-quality drinks packaging.” The solution features no virgin plastic and is suitable for serving F&B products like smoothies, matcha drinks, iced coffees, juices, desserts, and bubble tea, according to the global food packaging manufacturer. 
Securikett expands label functionality with sealing, security and digital...
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Packaging labels are increasingly becoming the interface between physical products and digital information, extending their role to include sealing, authentication, traceability, and secure data management. Packaging Insights meets with Securikett to explore the digital transformation of labels amid tightening regulations. Securikett is responding to this trend with a multifunctional label that replaces heat sealing while integrating security technologies and digital capabilities into a single solution.
Rapeseed waste transformed into biodegradable active food packaging film
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A research team has transformed underused rapeseed-processing residues into a biodegradable active film developed to protect fresh food, aimed at replacing petroleum-based packaging. The material combines chitosan (CS) with phenolic extracts from rapeseed cake, flowers, stems, and leaves, with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The solution strengthens the film, enhances resistance to water, oxygen, and UV light, and adds antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. 
Rabobank warns of rising El Niño risks across food commodities
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A strengthening El Niño is putting a range of agricultural commodities under renewed weather pressure, with cocoa, palm oil, sugar, Robusta coffee, and Australian grains among the markets most exposed to adverse weather, according to Rabobank.
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EU updates PPWR FAQ to clarify penalties, traceability &...
With a week left until the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) comes into force, the European Commission (EC) has updated its PPWR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, clarifying that companies placing non-compliant packaging on the market will be given a warning before a fine and its approach to existing stock.  “The enforcement of the obligations applicable as from 12 August 2026 should not disrupt trade flows, supply chains, or consumer access to goods,” states section XVI of the document. “The economic operator should first receive a warning that non-compliance has been identified, and an opportunity to take corrective action, before any other action is taken on the side of the member state.” 
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Nestlé Malaysia scales circular packaging to cut emissions
Nestlé Malaysia is working toward halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. The reduction is driven by initiatives across its operations and value chain, including circular packaging efforts. The company is cutting virgin plastic use, increasing recycled PET content, and improving post-consumer packaging recovery.
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Germany’s VerpackDG tightens packaging rules under PPWR
Germany has aligned its packaging legislation with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG) replaces Germany’s 2017 Packaging Act (VerpackG), and comes into force on August 12. While the PPWR is directly applicable in Germany, as with all EU countries, VerpackDG determines how EPR registration, authorization, and enforcement are administered nationally — provided they do not conflict with EU law. 

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Nutrition packaging formatsAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that as consumers increasingly incorporate supplements and sports nutrition into their daily routines, product launches continue to grow, driving innovation in nu...

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Transparent supply chains Aug 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights, 65% of consumers globally find transparency at least very important when choosing sustainable food and drink products. Twenty-two percent say that supply chain details matter to them the most in a sustainable product. New launches support sustainability claims with third-party certifications and clear information on responsibly sourced renewable materials and recyclable packaging. 

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Climate-smart packagingAug 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are concerned about how packaging contributes to excessive CO2 emissions. New product launches show that dairy products account for the largest share of carbon-neutral claims, while sauces and seasonings have seen an increase in climate-smart claims.

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The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is driving demand for easy-to-recycle monomaterial packaging, according to Jakub Pędziński, business development lead for pouches at Masterpress. He discusses the benefits of the company’s non-laminated, single-layer pouches in...

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