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Borro expands QR-based reusable cup deposits across Europe

Borro, a start-up offering a digital deposit system for reusable cups, is expanding into Germany, France, and the Netherlands following a €1.3 million (US$1.43 million) investment to scale its technology. Mostly used at large-scale venues like stadiums, Borro’s system links reusable cups to a consumer bank card. When returning the cup at a collection point, consumers automatically receive their deposit back. 
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Scaling safe, user-friendly reusable packaging through tech and innovation
As consumer awareness surrounding waste reduction and the climate impact of single-use products intensifies, F&B packaging industry leaders are tackling the complex realities of scaling up reusable packaging systems that are commercially viable and environmentally impactful. Packaging Insights speaks to Borealis, Tomra, and Eco-Products about innovating materials, design, and return mechanisms to support repeated use of cups and food containers.
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Cosmogen: Demand for airtight and portable packaging grows in personal care
The shift toward airtight, dose-precise, and portable options is shaping personal care packaging innovation, as brands continue to navigate a “tension” between premium packaging aesthetics and recyclability, says Maud Lelièvre, marketing and communication director at Cosmogen. Cosmogen, a France-based packaging company, designs luxury personal care packaging for the health, wellness, and beauty sector. 
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Pet food packaging trends
Innova Market Insights data indicates that new pet food launches have gained ground, with 3% growth from 2021 to 2025. Most of these launches were packed in plastic, but metal packaging is also gaining traction. Nearly half of pet food launches were in standing pouches, while the use of folded boxes is increasing.
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Safe, secure, convenient and clean: Caps and closures in food and beverage
This eBook explores how caps and closures shape product protection, usability and sustainability in food and beverage packaging. From sports and flat caps in beverages to sauces, condiments, oils and vinegar closures in food, it highlights design choices that improve consumer experience, support recycling and enhance brand impact.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Amcor.
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Interpack 2026: How Biopap and Futamura drive innovation in compostable food packaging

Michelangelo Anderlini, president of Biopap, explains how the company’s 25-year partnership with Futamura is driving innovation in compostable food packaging. He highlights NatureFlex-lined trays that cut carbon footprints, support circularity, and handle real catering needs — from cooking to consumption — showing how Biopap is helping to shape a sustainable, high-performance future for the foodservice industry.

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Mondi report says packaging is “decisive factor” as AI reshapes e-commerce
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Mondi has released its e-commerce trend report for 2026, revealing that packaging is becoming a “decisive factor” in customer satisfaction, operational performance, and long-term brand loyalty.The report gathered insights from 6,000 consumers across Europe and Türkiye, emphasizing a growing connection between digital convenience and physical experience and the increasing role of packaging in bridging the two.
SIG expands milk carton recycling program in Vietnam
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SIG has expanded its “Recycle for Good” program to Vietnam, providing an education-led model for carton collection and recycling to Bac Ninh, a fast-growing region in the country. The initiative aims to encourage the collection of empty milk cartons at preschools and primary schools.Enabled by the program, used milk cartons will be collected at schools and sent for recycling at a paper mill. The recycled paper can then be used to produce new products. 
Meadow and Ball Corporation launch refillable personal care dispenser
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Meadow, a Swedish packaging technology company, has partnered with Ball Corporation to release the Meadow Kapsul SleeveLock, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products. The refillable solution is designed for hospitality businesses, including hotels, salons, and spas, in line with EU and US regulations to tackle single-use packaging. The Meadow Kapsul technology allows the quick refill of the personal care product, designed to replace miniature toiletry bottles by 2027. 
Siegwerk launches heat seal lacquer portfolio for fiber & flexible solutions
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The global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels has launched the heat-sealing lacquers (HSL) portfolio within its Cirkit coatings brand. “Cirkit Novaseal is a key milestone in strengthening our coatings offering for sustainable packaging,” says Gilles Le Moigne, head of Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk. “By unifying our heat sealing expertise under one strong product brand, we make it easier for customers to navigate performance requirements while aligning with circular economy goals.”
India’s Plastic Waste law signals “structural shift” for recycling sector
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“The recent notification has reinforced the government’s commitment to moving toward circular and closed-loop manufacturing and boosted investor confidence in the plastic waste recycling ecosystem,” Jain tells Packaging Insights. The update aims to facilitate circularity through the mandatory use of recycled plastic and reusable packaging. APR Bharat focuses on the food-grade recycled PET (rPET) industry. Jain says that the recent authorization of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) of 17 recycled PET plants would further support the country’s recycling sector, enhancing production capacity to 3 lakh tons (300,000 metric tons). 
Breaking news: IFF to sell Food Ingredients business to CVC in US$4.3B...
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Food Ingredients First

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has today announced a definitive agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners for approximately US$4.3 billion, representing an enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple of around 10x. The transaction highlights IFF’s ongoing portfolio transformation, designed to sharpen its focus on higher-growth, higher-margin areas, while providing capital flexibility and enhanced shareholder value.
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Safe, secure, convenient and clean: Caps and closures in...
This eBook explores how caps and closures shape product protection, usability and sustainability in food and beverage packaging. From sports and flat caps in beverages to sauces, condiments, oils and vinegar closures in food, it highlights design choices that improve consumer experience, support recycling and enhance brand impact.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Amcor.
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A data-driven guide to multipacking
How can CPG brands balance escalating regulatory pressures with changing consumer expectations in their multipacking decisions? Lifecycle analysis, performance testing, and total cost of ownership evaluation are critical in guiding evidence-based choices. Discover strategies to select the best material for the job across key metrics.This Technical Paper is brought to you by PakTech.
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Top Packaging Trends 2026: Navigating sustainability,...
Innova Market Insights has announced its Top Packaging Trends 2026, with “Substantiated Sustainability” taking top spot. This trend emphasizes the need for verified environmental claims, driven by stricter regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging but are wary of greenwashing, meaning brands must back sustainability claims with scientific evidence. The second trend, “Digital-Enhanced Designs,” highlights the growing role of digital technologies like AI, augmented reality, and QR codes in packaging. These innovations improve consumer engagement and product traceability, while digital product passports offer detailed lifecycle data.

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Next-gen packaging: Biodegradable films & material innovationMay2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers view sustainability challenges as urgent issues that require immediate action. For the industry, this translates into accelerated investment in recycla...

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Soft drink packaging refresh May 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that global soft drink launches are on the rise, with 10% growth between April 2021 and March 2026. Bottles are taking the largest share of launches with 52%, followed by cans at 21%, highlighting the continued importance of these formats in meeting consumer needs and product positioning.

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Pet food packaging trendsMay 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that new pet food launches have gained ground, with 3% growth from 2021 to 2025. Most of these launches were packed in plastic, but metal packaging is also gaining traction. Nearly half of pet food launches were in standing pouches, while the use of folded boxes is increasing.

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Michelangelo Anderlini, president of Biopap, explains how the company’s 25-year partnership with Futamura is driving innovation in compostable food packaging. He highlights NatureFlex-lined trays that cut carbon footprints, support circularity, and handle real catering needs — from cooking to...

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