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Natalie Schwertheim

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About the author

Natalie Schwertheim is the editor of Packaging Insights, where she covers the global packaging industry with a focus on innovation, design, and sustainability. She reports on how new product development, circular economy initiatives, and shifting policy landscapes — from tariffs to recycling reforms — shape the future of packaging.

With an eye for emerging trends and industry impact, Natalie brings clarity and context to the business stories driving change across the sector. She holds an MSc in Political Science from Radboud University, the Netherlands.

Natalie Schwertheim's articles

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Greiner Packaging CEO talks circularity, partnerships & sustainable profitability

Beatrix Praeceptor, CEO at Greiner Packaging, tells us how the packaging manufacturer turns circular economy principles into a competitive advantage, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and...

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EU-Mercosur trade deal: European paper industry pushes for rapid ratification

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) is urging the European Parliament to ratify of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), emphasizing its potential to eliminate tariffs and...

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SABIC reshapes petrochemicals portfolio in US$950M sale

SABIC is divesting its European Petrochemicals (EP) business to investment group Aequita and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe to private equity firm Mutares....

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Next-gen glass circularity: Why system change matters

Systemic change is crucial to accelerate glass packaging circularity, according to industry experts. We sit down with Ardagh Glass Packaging, Vetropack Group, and Innova Market Insights to explore...

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December in review: Global bioplastic developments, EPR in Southeast Asia, EU PPWR debates

Last month, we looked back at the biggest events and highlights of 2025, which brought tougher regulations, tariff uncertainty and greenwashing lawsuits. We also attended the European Bioplastics...

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Packaging Insights reviews 2025: Tougher regulations, tariff uncertainty & greenwashing lawsuits

As another eventful year in the packaging industry comes to an end, we look back at the biggest events and highlights of 2025. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into...

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Premium luxury packaging: Aligning brand experience, performance and sustainability

Premium luxury packaging is increasingly balancing visual appeal, tactile quality, and functionality while meeting logistical and sustainability requirements. From e-commerce to festive gifting and...

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ProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for US$1.51B

ProAmpac is purchasing TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental. The acquisition is said to expand ProAmpac’s global footprint in sustainable packaging and material science...

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