Packaging Business Advisors

We recently connected with packaging industry leader Peter Lennox, former CEO of Lacerta Group, LLC. to learn more about the problems packaging manufacturers face in the recycling value chain, how tariffs impact the market, and why CPG brands have a hard time meeting their goals. Full interview below https://lnkd.in/eV8ChJh3

Innovation Gallery at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025. An impressive list of companies leading the way in packaging innovation, with fiber, refill, and biodegradable solutions at the forefront! 1) Thergis – Compostable Gel Pack Coolants (?KB Packaging?/Protega Global): Thergis Compostagel Packs provide a sustainable and effective temperature control solution. These compostable gel packs are designed for industries like agriculture and pharmaceuticals, maintaining optimal temperatures while being fully biodegradable. 2) FORMIL – Refill Spout Pouches for Lidl (Swisspack): In collaboration with Algramo, Swisspack Europe’s refillable spout pouches for Lidl’s Formil laundry detergent promote sustainability by reducing plastic waste. This innovative system enables customers to refill their detergent in-store and receive discounts, encouraging bulk sales, lowering costs. 3) Plastic-Free Shrink Sleeves (Viscose Closures): These shrink sleeves are a revolutionary sustainable packaging solution made from biodegradable wood pulp, offering a home-compostable plastic-free alternative. 4) New ‘Designed for Recycling’ Paper-Based Snack Tube (?Sonoco Consumer Products Europe?):?Sonoco?, in partnership with Kellanova, introduced a redesigned, widely recyclable paper-based Pringles tube that replaces the metal base with paper. 5) High-Barrier MDO-PE Films?for Lamination (?Saes Coated Films?): The MDO-PE film from?Saes Coated Films?provides high oxygen and water vapour barrier properties, crucial for recyclable mono-material flexible packaging. 6) Paraflex Nowax Vegetable Wax-Based Coatings for Paper (Paramelt): This offers vegetable wax-based coatings for paper, providing a biodegradable and recyclable barrier solution. 7) RapiSecure (?Carlton Packaging?): RapiSecure is an innovative crash lock box with an integrated honeycomb retention system that secures products during transit without needing void fill. 8) 100% Fibre Closure (?Pont Packaging?):?Pont Packaging?has created a sustainable, natural fibre-based closure that pairs with recyclable and recycled containers like glass and PET jars. 9) Fully Recyclable Multifunctional Tray2Go (?Sabert Corporation Europe?): The Tray2Go is a fully recyclable, versatile packaging solution made from sustainable materials, including FSC certified board and rPET lids. 10) Mono Recyclable Metallised Pouch (IntegraMATERIALS): A pioneering mono recyclable metallised pouch made entirely from polyethylene (PE), combining high barrier protection with recyclability.

Innovation Gallery at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025. An impressive list of companies leading the way in packaging innovation, with fiber, refill, and biodegradable solutions at the forefront! 1) Thergis – Compostable Gel Pack Coolants (?KB Packaging?/Protega Global): Thergis Compostagel Packs provide a sustainable and effective temperature control solution. These compostable gel packs are designed for industries like agriculture and pharmaceuticals, maintaining optimal temperatures while being fully biodegradable. 2) FORMIL – Refill Spout Pouches for Lidl (Swisspack): In collaboration with Algramo, Swisspack Europe’s refillable spout pouches for Lidl’s Formil laundry detergent promote sustainability by reducing plastic waste. This innovative system enables customers to refill their detergent in-store and receive discounts, encouraging bulk sales, lowering costs. 3) Plastic-Free Shrink Sleeves (Viscose Closures): These shrink sleeves are a revolutionary sustainable packaging solution made from biodegradable wood pulp, offering a home-compostable plastic-free alternative. 4) New ‘Designed for Recycling’ Paper-Based Snack Tube (?Sonoco Consumer Products Europe?):?Sonoco?, in partnership with Kellanova, introduced a redesigned, widely recyclable paper-based Pringles tube that replaces the metal base with paper. 5) High-Barrier MDO-PE Films?for Lamination (?Saes Coated Films?): The MDO-PE film from?Saes Coated Films?provides high oxygen and water vapour barrier properties, crucial for recyclable mono-material flexible packaging. 6) Paraflex Nowax Vegetable Wax-Based Coatings for Paper (Paramelt): This offers vegetable wax-based coatings for paper, providing a biodegradable and recyclable barrier solution. 7) RapiSecure (?Carlton Packaging?): RapiSecure is an innovative crash lock box with an integrated honeycomb retention system that secures products during transit without needing void fill. 8) 100% Fibre Closure (?Pont Packaging?):?Pont Packaging?has created a sustainable, natural fibre-based closure that pairs with recyclable and recycled containers like glass and PET jars. 9) Fully Recyclable Multifunctional Tray2Go (?Sabert Corporation Europe?): The Tray2Go is a fully recyclable, versatile packaging solution made from sustainable materials, including FSC certified board and rPET lids. 10) Mono Recyclable Metallised Pouch (IntegraMATERIALS): A pioneering mono recyclable metallised pouch made entirely from polyethylene (PE), combining high barrier protection with recyclability.