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India moves to ban PFAS and BPA in food packaging
India moves to ban PFAS and BPA in food packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its 2018 Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, proposing a ban on the use of PFAS and bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging. The draft amendment states: “PFAS shall not be used to manufacture food contact materials. Food contact materials manufactured with polycarbonate and epoxy resins shall be free from BPA and its derivatives.” 
Premium e-commerce packaging: Elevating brand experience and environmental sustainability
Premium e-commerce packaging: Elevating brand experience and environmental sustainability
Online shopping is changing the way consumers engage with brands, positioning premium e-commerce packaging as a means of protection and a tool for connection and brand storytelling through the unboxing experience.More companies are combining aesthetics with sustainability and performance. Packaging Insights speaks to Sappi Europe, Mondi, and Reedbut to discuss how the boom of e-commerce is rearranging priorities in packaging development.
Rabobank reveals which countries could win or lose from US containerboard tariffs
Rabobank reveals which countries could win or lose from US containerboard tariffs
The recent US tariffs on paper and pulp may trigger a zero-sum dynamic, with rising prices and costs pushing trade flows toward cheaper, lower-tariff partners like Canada and Brazil, according to Xinnan Li, senior analyst for Packaging and Logistics at RaboResearch.Rabobank’s RaboResearch released its Q3 2025 containerboard quarterly report, outlining the research department’s forecasts for containerboard demand, production, and linerboard prices. 
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
From the steel body to the closures and linings, Greif offers a configurable solution that helps companies advance carbon reduction, chemical safety, and operational performance in one integrated package.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
FachPack 2025: Masterpress on hybrid printing tech
FachPack 2025: Masterpress on hybrid printing tech
Gabriel Magdaleno, strategic product management and marketing director at Masterpress, told us about the company’s hybrid printing technology. We also discussed the marketing and sustainability benefits of shrink sleeve labels.
FachPack 2025 review: Cross-sector packaging and technology highlights
FachPack 2025 review: Cross-sector packaging and technology highlights
FachPack 2025 showcased the latest innovations in packaging, packaging technology, and packaging processes. Industry professionals met at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany to explore the latest packaging solutions for the food and feed, chemicals, pharma and medicine, cosmetics, retail trade, automotive, electronics, and logistics sectors. We look back at the key highlights.

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London Packaging Week 2025 live: James Cropper debuts colored paper portfolio
London Packaging Week 2025 live: James Cropper debuts colored paper portfolio
As London Packaging Week 2025 kicks off, Packaging Insights speaks with James Cropper about the launch of its Coloursource portfolio. We also explore the paper company’s expectations for the show amid shifting regulations and global market stability. Produced on-site at its Burneside mill in Cumbria, UK, the Coloursource portfolio features 50 heritage shades using the company’s dyed-in-the-fiber process.
Egypt extends circular economy project targeting plastic pollution
Egypt extends circular economy project targeting plastic pollution
Egypt has extended its project promoting circular economy practices in the single-use plastics value chain by one year, pushing its completion to 2027. The project aims to cut plastic waste across industries, particularly in the production of single-use packaging materials.The extension aligns with national efforts to tackle plastic pollution and advance the transition toward sustainable production and consumption models.
HSBC funds recycled PET production expansion in Malaysia
HSBC funds recycled PET production expansion in Malaysia
FE Green PET, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Far Eastern New Century Group (FENC), has secured RM150 million (US$35.5 million) in green and sustainability-linked financing from HSBC Malaysia. The investment will fund the expansion of FE Green PET’s recycled PET (rPET) resin production plant in Malaysia.Post-consumer plastic materials, including bottles and containers, can be used to produce rPET. A portion of the loan proceeds will be allocated to the acquisition of industrial land and rPET production equipment to support the plant’s construction phase.
Frugalpac and partners launch India’s “first paper bottle” for alcohol
Frugalpac and partners launch India’s “first paper bottle” for alcohol
UK-based packaging innovator Frugalpac has partnered with Rhea Distilleries to introduce a paper bottle for the Fidalgo Premium Cashew Feni spirit. The launch took place during the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trade visit to India.The solution is said to be “India’s first paper bottle,” and is the result of a collaboration with Indian packaging giant ITC’s Packaging and Printing Business, as well as Goan premium spirits producer Rhea Distilleries.
Amcor equips hair care brand with refillable shampoo stick
Amcor equips hair care brand with refillable shampoo stick
Amcor has provided Cut by Fred with its Exclusive refill technology for the France-based hair care brand’s Detox Stick Shampoo. Amcor’s Exclusive stick and refill are recyclable and made entirely from PP. The original 75 mL container weighs 55 grams, and each refill weighs 18 grams. 
Tirlán webinar preview: Unlocking bakery innovation with dairy and oat...
Tirlán webinar preview: Unlocking bakery innovation with dairy and oat ingredients

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Consumer demand for healthy and sustainable foods is encouraging bakery product manufacturers to tap natural ingredients that please taste buds. From crumbly textures and golden-brown hues to the characteristic “snap” of Danish butter biscuits, Tirlán is unlocking innovative bakery opportunities with its grass-fed butters, dairy proteins, and oat-based ingredients.
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Connected packaging: Experts spotlight regulatory, next-gen...
Connected packaging is set to become increasingly prevalent in the industry, driven by regulatory pressure, the global transition to GS1, and brand-building. Packaging Insights sits down with representatives of Appetite Creative, Markem-Imaje, and Polytag to discuss what they foresee in the future of connected packaging. 
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Anuga 2025 review: Alu-free cartons, connectivity &...
The 2025 agro-food trade show Anuga in Cologne, Germany, broke previous attendance records, attracting over 8,000 exhibitors and 145,000 visitors. Packaging developers took advantage of the opportunity to discover and showcase innovations tapping into the latest trends in F&B packaging.On the trade show floor, Packaging Insights spoke to SIG Group, info.link, Vergeer Holland, and Daesang, about their latest solutions.
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California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and...
The state legislature in California, US, has passed amendments in the Senate on a ban on PFAS in products, including food packaging and cookware. The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit a person from distributing, selling, or offering for sale food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2028.

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Material reduction trends in F&B packagingOct2025

Innova Market Insights data shows a 13% increase in F&B launches with Reduced Material packaging claims between July 2020 to June 2025. Europe  accounted for the largest share (58%) of these launc...

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Sustainable household packaging trends Oct 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers care about Household Packaging sustainability. Globally, 42% of consumers globally say it is essential that Household Packaging is recyclable. For one-third of consumers, refillable Household Packaging is the most important. Consumers also prioritize biodegradability, with 36% choosing this as the most important environmental claim.

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Trends in bakery packagingOct 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that 39% of consumers globally say freshness is the aspect that most influences them when buying bread and bread products. Packaging plays a key role in this trend, supporting the increase in global Bakery launches. Recyclable was the leading sustainable claim for these launches, while the use of the Vegetable Ink claim is also increasing.

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FachPack 2025: Masterpress on hybrid printing tech

Gabriel Magdaleno, strategic product management and marketing director at Masterpress, told us about the company’s hybrid printing technology. We also discussed the marketing and sustainability benefits of shrink sleeve labels.

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