Amazon partners with Menasha to integrate transparency codes on packaging
Menasha Packaging has formed a strategic partnership with the Amazon Transparency Program, which aims to enable Amazon suppliers to integrate transparency codes into their packaging strategies to...
Interpack 2026: PulPac to showcase “plastic-like” fiber-based closures
PulPac will exhibit its Dry Molded Fiber caps for the first time at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany (May 7–13). Packaging Insights speaks with Viktor Wingård Börjesson, chief operating officer...
Tetra Pak talks balancing packaging decarbonization and food security concerns
Aseptic packaging plays a key role in extending shelf life without preservatives and improves food access, while supporting recyclable, low-carbon cartons and circular systems, all while meeting...
India tightens plastic waste rules to boost recycling and reuse
The Government of India has officially notified the amendment of its Plastic Waste Management Rules. The update aims to facilitate circularity through the mandatory use of recycled plastic and...
Retailers pilot DRS for foodservice packaging in Finland
Kesko and S Group have joined nine companies to pilot a DRS for reusable takeaway containers in Espoo, Finland. As part of the pilot, customers at four stores in the city can choose a reusable...
EU-funded Aimplas project converts brewery waste into bioplastics for packaging
Aimplas has transformed spent grains from brewery waste into high-performance bioplastics for packaging applications, including bottles and coatings for cups and trays. As part of the EU-funded...
Packaging industry faces new digitalization compliance standards with EU Machinery Regulation
The EU Machinery Regulation was adopted in 2023 and will become mandatory on January 20, 2027. It introduces revisions to the Machinery Directive, which is currently in place, while aiming to...
Ampacet and Borealis tackle recycled content challenges in rigid plastic packaging
Regulatory pressure and circular economy goals are driving adoption, but challenges remain in scalability, consumer understanding, and infrastructure. The improvement of plastic packaging...
