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Alupro urges UK to retain recycled aluminum as export risks divide industry

Securing the supply of aluminum is critical to the material’s future as a continued driver of the UK’s circular economy, according to the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). In a new manifesto, Alupro, an industry-funded trade body, outlines five themes that can increase the supply of used aluminum packaging in the UK and help the material remain competitive in the “face of headwinds and uncertainty.” 
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Compostable packaging advances as brands adapt to regulatory shifts
The global packaging market is moving away from fossil-based materials toward circular alternatives, such as compostable packaging. However, the path to a sustainable future is not uniform, and the definition of compostable packaging is expanding. Packaging Insights speaks to Avebe, NantBioRenewables, and Sulapac on how they are balancing environmental footprints with process compatibility and commercial viability.
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KHS advances material reduction with adhesive multipacks and tray shrink alternatives
Amid ongoing demand for optimized packaging solutions for material reduction, Peter Brücker, head of the KHS packaging technology product center in Kleve, Germany, highlights the company’s Innopack Kisters TSP Advanced packer with newly developed BottleClip option, and the KHS Nature MultiPack solution. Brücker also discusses supply chain optimization and software solutions.  The Innopack Kisters TSP Advanced combines maximum flexibility and efficiency with ease of operation and progressive automation technology. For Interpack 2026, KHS has added a new packaging option to its established packer that packs beverage cans as well as PET and glass bottles on trays and pads and in film. 
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Protein packaging reinvented
Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.
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A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
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Inside 85 Years of CRYOVAC® Innovation: Interview with Neil Dunn, Vice President of the EMEA Food Division at Sealed Air
2026 marks 85 years since the CRYOVAC® brand trademark was filed – a move that helped bring vacuum packaging to the world and shape today’s food industry. Neil Dunn, Vice President of the EMEA Food Division at Sealed Air, explains how innovative materials, systems and technical expertise have defined the CRYOVAC® legacy and continue to solve critical food industry challenges.
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Oman expands single-use plastic bag ban to more retail sectors
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Oman will implement the fifth phase of its ban on single-use plastic shopping bags on July 1, 2026, as part of a broader effort to curb pollution and protect the country’s environment and wildlife.The measure forms part of Oman’s ongoing plan to reduce waste from single-use plastics and safeguard natural ecosystems. Oman’s phased ban on single-use plastic shopping bags was introduced in 2024, targeting single-use plastic shopping bags less than 50 micrometers thick.
DS Smith designs gift packaging for “birth trees”
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DS Smith has developed corrugated cardboard packaging for a Dutch company offering trees as gifts for special occasions such as births. Geefeenboompje.nl’s range of e-commerce tree gift products required a solution to optimize the functional performance of the design. Remko Slokkers, co-founder at Geefeenboompje.nl, says: “The strength of DS Smith lies in their ability to think and conceptualize along with you, and they fully understand what is needed now and equally importantly, the challenges that an expanding business will face in a few years’ time.”
Cosmogen & Asquan equips French skin care brand with precision pimple corrector...
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Cosmogen & Asquan has supplied Maria Galland Paris with its 19 mm diameter Dropper Tube with a ball shape application for the French skin care company’s 382 Pure Comfort Target Pimple Corrector. The tube features hybrid technology that combines a transparent applicator with a drop-by-drop dispensing system. It is available in three applicator designs: targeted application for precise use, ball shape for circular massaging, and dome shape for hard-to-reach areas. 
FIFA’s bottle policy raises safety and plastic pollution debate at World Cup...
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FIFA’s reusable bottle policy for football matches at the 2026 World Cup has prompted questions about the balance between public safety and plastic pollution prevention at large events. After initially banning reusable bottles, FIFA amended its water bottle policy, allowing fans to bring “one, soft, plastic, 20 ounces (590 mL), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any World Cup 2026 match in the US and Canada.” Reusable bottle policies at venues in Mexico were not mentioned in FIFA’s softened policy. 
Aptar Active Material Science patents pharma packaging technology
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Aptar Active Material Science, part of AptarGroup, has secured a US patent for its N-Sorb technology to reduce nitrosamine impurities associated with packaging pharmaceuticals. According to the European Medicines Agency, nitrosamine impurities are classified as probable human carcinogens that may form during the manufacture of medicines. 
Australian rare sugars project targets high-value F&B sweetener opportunity
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Researchers in Australia are using fermentation to produce low-calorie rare sugars from cane syrup, which could potentially open a higher-value, healthier future for the country’s sugar industry. The approach could give F&B manufacturers an alternative to table sugar that delivers fewer calories while retaining the sweetness, texture, and baking performance consumers expect.
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Webinar preview: FoodChain ID urges data optimization ahead...
Ahead of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) general application, packaging companies should take a close look at their processes and systems, rather than waiting for certainty, asserts Claudia van Berkom-Berrevoets, subject matter expert at FoodChain ID.At the upcoming FoodChain ID webinar, “PPWR Deadline: Streamline Supply Chain Compliance Before August 12, 2026,” Van Berkom-Berrevoets and colleagues, Wim Jansen, strategic account executive and senior technical product expert, and Isabela Tomaz, strategic account executive, will explore how companies can optimize data to meet their PPWR supply chain obligations.
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Compostable packaging goes mainstream: How technology,...
The compostable packaging category recently received a regulatory boost from the EU’s mandate requiring home compostable adhesive labels on fruit and vegetables by February 2028. At the same time, compostable packaging technology is reshaping conversations about regional end-of-life strategy.
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A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.

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Compostable packaging leadersJun2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are willing to justify a higher price for a product if it comes with sustainable (including compostable) packaging. 42% of these launches were in Europ...

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Food waste fighters Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are concerned about sustainability and expect brands to take these issues seriously. Packaging is becoming a key area for innovation, with brands exploring solutions that help reduce food waste by extending shelf life, improving protection, and supporting portion control.

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Protein packaging reinventedJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.

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Inside 85 Years of CRYOVAC® Innovation: Interview with Neil Dunn, Vice President of the EMEA Food Division at Sealed Air

2026 marks 85 years since the CRYOVAC® brand trademark was filed – a move that helped bring vacuum packaging to the world and shape today’s food industry. Neil Dunn, Vice President of the EMEA Food Division at Sealed Air, explains how innovative materials, systems and technical expertise have...

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