Beyond The Headlines

Beyond The Headlines

Suzano nears pulp mill completion, Amcor launches recycle-ready refill pouch in China

This week in industry news, Suzano announced its Cerrado Project, the “largest single-line pulp mill in the world,” will be operational in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Amcor worked with personal care company Avon to launch a refill pouch for shower gels in China, and TricorBraun acquired two prominent Australian packaging distributors...Read More


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Industry bodies call for simplified verification process in EU Green Claims Directive

A collaboration of industry bodies is calling for the European Council (EC) to adopt a “simplified procedure” for the upcoming Green Claims Directive, which would allow companies whose environmental claims are based on methodologies or certifications that are already widely recognized to fast-track their applications and approvals...Read More

How pictures on packages can evoke olfactory imagery to boost consumer choice

A study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing finds that brands can boost sales by increasing the olfactory impact of a product by adding a visual cue to packaging and branding material, such as showing cut lemons rather than whole lemons...Read More

UK-based Greyparrot finds exclusive US distributor for its AI waste analytics platform

AI-powered waste analytics business Greyparrot is partnering with Van Dyk Recycling Solutions for exclusive distributorship in the US. The companies plan to retrofit large materials recovery facilities (MRFs) across the US with advanced AI sorting capabilities to boost recycling rates, maximize material purity and digitally quantify emissions...Read More

Flexible packaging prices surge amid continued violence in the Red Sea

Attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea are raising flexible packaging prices, according to analysts. Plastic and metal material prices have surged as much as 27% and 57% higher than at the beginning of 2020, with plastics particularly impacted. While the paper industry has yet to be hit, pulp prices are now also expected to rise...Read More


Insider Talks

Walki Group presented its rigid and flexible packaging range at Anuga FoodTec. We speak with Annika Sundell, EVP for innovation, business development and sustainability, about the latest portfolio additions.

We also discuss Walki’s R&D for natural polymers and how the company’s portfolio aligns with European packaging legislation...Watch Now


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