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Milana Nikolova

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About the author

Milana Nikolova is an editor who focuses on EU policies and sustainability. She has experience covering the nutrition industry and legislation, and previously worked with the Political, Press and Information Section of the European External Action Service. She has an MA in European Studies from the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and a BA in International Relations from the University of Exeter, UK.

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Milana Nikolova's articles

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Coveris unveils monomaterial stretch sleeve to reduce packaging use

Coveris has announced the development of a monomaterial sleeve for the launch of Dr. Beckmann liquid fabric softener in France. The packaging solution can support material reduction and recyclability...

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Go-Pak unveils Christmas-themed takeaway cups with embossed designs

Go-Pak Group has revealed its 2026 Christmas-themed takeaway coffee cup range, aiming to provide “a premium seasonal experience.” The embossed cups are inspired by traditional cable-knit Christmas...

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US House subcommittee advances Pack Act to standardize claims

A US House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce subcommittee has advanced H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (Pack) Act, on September 1, 2026. The Pack Act aims to establish a national...

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Refill systems advance amid demand for convenience and material reduction

Eco-conscious consumers are growing accustomed to refillable packaging, but as brands face ever more rigorous regulations, suppliers have to break new ground. Packaging Insights speaks to Amcor,...

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August in review: EU’s PPWR starts applying, scientists pitch UN Plastics Treaty framework

Last month, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into effect, generally applying as of August 12, and Packaging Insights looked back at our regulatory development...

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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...

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PPWR pushes pharma packaging toward simpler, recyclable designs

Pharmaceutical packaging is entering a phase of redesign as companies reassess materials, structures, and formats in response to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which began...

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US Plastics Pact removes EPS transport packaging from problematic list

The US Plastics Pact (USPP) has removed expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging from its Problematic and Unnecessary Materials List, recognizing the material’s recyclability.“After reviewing...

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