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EU packaging rules impact 93% of UK manufacturers and suppliers, survey finds

Recent research has found that 93% of surveyed manufacturers and suppliers in the UK have been affected or expect to be affected by the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The research, conducted by Sapio Research on behalf of Advanced Supply Chain, a UK-based international logistics and supply-chain services company, surveyed 200 British businesses, revealing that many are rethinking packaging design to comply with the regulation, which began applying earlier this month. 
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Supplement packaging balances convenience, sustainability & portion control
Growing consumer awareness of health and nutrition is driving innovation in the supplement packaging space, as formats that cater to convenience, sustainability, and portion control evolve to meet regulatory standards.Packaging Insights speaks to Great Earth and ACG Group to understand how format, material, and regulatory pressures are reshaping supplement packaging design.
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Sidel reveals how changing demands are reshaping packaging machinery
Packaging manufacturers are being asked to do more with less, argues Andrea Solfa, product manager for End of Lines and Tunnels at Sidel. He highlights that, as producers manage a growing number of stock keeping units (SKUs) and packaging formats, they are also increasingly under pressure to reduce energy and material use, lower operating costs, and meet targets. Packaging Insights sits down with Solfa to discuss how expanding consumer demands are motivating packaging machinery producers to design with flexibility, integration, and digitalization in mind.
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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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Engineering New Film Capabilities Through Nanolayer Architecture. How Nanolayering Can Create Unprecedented Film Performance at Standard Production Cost
Peak Nano’s nanolayering technology engineers commercially available polymers into high-performance films using existing extrusion equipment. By creating nanoscale layers as thin as 25 nanometers, the technology can improve barrier performance, toughness and recyclability while reducing costly materials and tie layers—accelerating next-generation packaging development without waiting for new polymer chemistry.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Peak Nano.
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Industrial Physics underscores pack testing as rPET and lightweighting reshape performance

Natalia Ciesla, strategic segment manager at Industrial Physics, talks to us about how recycled PET (rPET) content and lightweighting are impacting bottle performance requirements. She discusses how testing can validate changes at production scale, and how quality assurance may evolve alongside sustainability targets.

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Quadpack launches cold-touch tottle for precise skin care dosing
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Quadpack has launched the Mahina Tottle for low-viscosity, precise dosing skin care applications. The tottle — a combination of a tube and bottle — is equipped with a cold-touch, roll-on metal applicator that offers a sensory user experience. Quadpack says the applicator is also mess-free due to an on/off locking system. 
Aptar unveils Activ-Film technology for dry powder inhaler packaging
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Aptar Active Material Science has launched its Activ-Film technology with a capsule-based Dry Powder Inhalation (DPI) drug product. The solution leverages Aptar’s technology to help safeguard the drug and support product performance throughout shelf life.The launch marks Aptar’s first commercialization of Activ-Film technology for use with a dry powder inhalation system, building on past FDA approvals of oral solid dosage drugs, implants, and diagnostic products that incorporate this technology.
Ahlstrom expands grease-resistant paper range for North American foodservice
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Ahlstrom has unveiled Grease-Gard Plus and Grease-Gard Pro, two new products of the Grease-Gard family, expanding the variety of grease-resistant papers for the North American quick service restaurant and food service market.The launch offers converters, distributors, and brand owners paper solutions based on application requirements while maintaining the performance of the Grease-Gard range, according to Ahlstrom.
Actega invests in China sealant facility to strengthen Asia packaging supply
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Actega has announced an investment in a metal packaging sealant production facility at its Foshan site in Guangdong Province, China. The move aims to strengthen the company’s regional manufacturing capabilities while providing locally produced, high-performance solutions to its Asian customers.The construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of September 2026. The production platform will manufacture premium and standard sealant grades for F&B can applications, enabling can makers to enhance production yields. The company says customers will benefit from shorter supply chains and improved responsiveness.
Amcor readies Tiptree for UK plastic packaging tax changes with PCR films
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Amcor has partnered with Tiptree, the preserves and spreads brand owned by Wilkin & Sons, to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree’s shrink films and pallet stretch wrap. The move supports the brand in getting ready for UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) changes while maintaining logistics and packaging performance.Tiptree has switched to Amcor’s RecyClass-certified collation shrink film and Bontite Sustane stretch wrap. The films are developed to maintain performance while utilizing certified recycled material. The solutions aim to support operational efficiency, load stability, and packaging performance requirements.
“Proteinmaxxing” and GLP-1 drive whey squeeze as suppliers scale and diversify
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Whey protein is under pressure and demand has climbed fast enough that suppliers are rebuilding around it. GLP-1 drugs have driven demand for high-quality dairy protein, as consumers load more protein into more eating occasions. Suppliers across the industry are addressing this challenge in different ways.
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Peak Nano nanolayer film technology using the same polymers
Technical paper
Engineering New Film Capabilities Through Nanolayer...
Peak Nano’s nanolayering technology engineers commercially available polymers into high-performance films using existing extrusion equipment. By creating nanoscale layers as thin as 25 nanometers, the technology can improve barrier performance, toughness and recyclability while reducing costly materials and tie layers—accelerating next-generation packaging development without waiting for new polymer chemistry.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Peak Nano.
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UN Global Plastics Treaty: INC Chair Cordano addresses...
Julio Cordano, Chair of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution, responds to NGO concerns regarding the omission of plastic production and accountability in his Global Plastics Treaty “Aid to Negotiations.” He highlights that negotiations are between the representatives of the countries members of the UN, as the next phase of informal meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, approaches this September 27-30. “Discussions are ongoing as there is still significant work ahead, including on issues where views remain divergent,” Cordano tells Packaging Insights. “One of the challenges that the INC is facing is making sure that it remains a coherent document that takes into consideration not only its own provisions, but also the complex processes that are implied in its future implementation.”   
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Digital printing systems raise new cybersecurity concerns
As the printing industry continues to digitalize, it is becoming more important for packaging producers and operators to ensure they have secure software that complies with privacy and data regulations. Digital printing transfers digital files directly onto various materials without using physical printing plates. The process, like many digital interactions, is vulnerable to various cyber threats or loss of information, which can be detrimental to packagers and brands. Problems can arise from unauthorized system access, personal data protection, and operational quality. Managing these emerging risks in the digital printing process can help prevent financial loss, legal penalties, and reputational damage. 

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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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Industrial Physics underscores pack testing as rPET and lightweighting reshape performance

Natalia Ciesla, strategic segment manager at Industrial Physics, talks to us about how recycled PET (rPET) content and lightweighting are impacting bottle performance requirements. She discusses how testing can validate changes at production scale, and how quality assurance may evolve alongside...

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