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PM Studio acquires TNT Group to build €130M luxury packaging business

PM Studio Group has acquired TNT Group, creating a packaging business with approximately €130 million (US$146 million) in combined revenue and strengthening its position in global luxury markets. The partnership brings together PM Studio’s expertise in the secondary packaging and bespoke accessories space, with TNT Group’s premium primary and secondary packaging solutions for the beauty, wines, and spirits sectors. 
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Bioplastic packaging tackles recyclability and reuse challenges across industries
Scientists and commercial researchers are continuously discovering new natural polymers that can be turned into bioplastic packaging and replace conventional fossil-based polymers.  This type of material is most often sought after for its natural degradation properties, which some see as a solution to packaging waste pollution. Packaging Insights looks at the packaging applications where bioplastics show the greatest potential, along with Ampacet, Sulapac, and Taghleef Industries. The packaging material suppliers also discuss their latest offerings and end-of-life goals.  
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Syndigo: Brands risk overlooking data challenges behind Sunrise 2027
Brands risk underestimating the data challenge behind the global project Sunrise 2027 by focusing on the barcode rather than the information it delivers, according to Tarun Chandrasekhar, president and chief product officer at Syndigo. Syndigo is a software and product data services company that helps companies manage product information. 
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Next-gen packaging reshapes bakery aisle
Innova Market Insights data indicates that bakery packaging launches grew at a CAGR of 4% from July 2021 to June 2026. Flat pouches were the leading format, with plastic remaining the top packaging material and carton gaining momentum. Recyclable was the leading sustainability claim, while responsible source claims continued to gain ground.
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Circular by design: unlocking sustainable packaging solutions
Meeting the global challenge of plastic waste and building a low-carbon and circular economy requires innovation, investment and collaboration. Read the LyondellBasell (LYB) white paper to explore how smart packaging design can help optimize packaging performance, reduce material complexity, improve recyclability and support circularity goals.This Technical Paper is brought to you by LyondellBasell.
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Pulpac on scaling dry molded fiber from pilot to commercial reality

Viktor Wingård Borgesson, chief operating officer at Pulpac, discusses scaling dry molded fiber technology from pilots to commercial production, competition with plastic and wet molded fiber, and recent partnerships. 

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Krones opens second Taicang plant to expand packaging machinery output in China
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Krones’ has inaugurated a second plant in Taicang, China, strengthening the company’s strategic presence in East Asia. The plant aims to support integration across manufacturing, engineering, testing, and service operations for the packaging industry. Krones’ newly opened facility covers a site area of approximately 120,000 square meters, with a total building area of around 74,000 square meters. The first phase of construction comprised approximately 59,000 square meters of floor space. 
Sidel targets label material reduction with EvoDeco Next
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Sidel has unveiled EvoDeco Next, its next-generation roll-fed labeling solution, integrating high-performance production with decoration freedom and lower material consumption. The solution is said to allow beverage producers to use less label material while offering premium brand expression by bringing partial labels to a roll-fed platform. The company designed the system while prioritizing the robustness required for industrial production.
Bericap develops lightweight, refillable & high-flow closure solutions
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Bericap is launching a new dispensing concept for beverages at BrauBeviale 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany (Nov 10–12). Also at the show, the German specialist will feature its latest developments in sport caps, carton and aluminum closures, and RefPET solutions. “Beverage packaging must be easy to use, reliable on the filling line, and designed for a more circular future,” says Albrecht von Leonhardi, sales director for Beverage Closures at Bericap. 
PPWR uncertainty drives surge in packaging EPR compliance demand, says Lappa
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The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has made packaging compliance an urgent operational focus for cross-border companies, according to Lappa, a tax management solution provider based in the UK.Lappa’s consultation data reveals that 46% of its clients discovered that their eco-fee obligation was lower than expected, or that the payment obligation they had been preparing for did not apply to them at all.
Butterfly Equity acquires Sabert to accelerate food pack growth
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Butterfly Equity, a US-based private F&B investment firm, is set to acquire Sabert for an undisclosed sum. The partnership aims to create a platform for growth across food packaging, combining Butterfly’s sector expertise with Sabert’s global manufacturing footprint and packaging portfolio.  Sabert has operations across the food packaging industry with innovations in plastic, paper, and molded fiber. It has 13 manufacturing sites globally and serves major F&B supermarkets, restaurants, and fresh protein and food processors, with over 400 product patents. 
Solo dining surge challenges manufacturers to balance fiber with convenience
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Solo dining is becoming an increasingly prominent eating occasion among younger consumers, creating opportunities for food manufacturers to deliver convenient, nutritious meal solutions. New research from Mars reveals that 45% of Gen Z and Millennials who eat alone do so more frequently than three years ago, highlighting a shift in eating habits, and a growing demand for healthier, low-effort meal options. However, the research highlights a disconnect between consumers’ awareness of fiber’s health benefits and its inclusion in solo meals. 
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EU weighs PPWR compliance relief as cross-border small...
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has raised concerns among micro and small businesses selling across borders within the bloc with its authorized-representative requirements, part of its EPR rules, industry groups warn.  While EU lawmakers consider temporary relief for eligible businesses, industry stakeholders remain divided over how exemptions should work and how to ensure producers continue to meet their packaging waste obligations. 
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Material Week Tokyo 2026 review: Japan’s plastics policies...
At Highly Functional Material Week Tokyo 2026, Japan, 1,016 exhibitors spanning corporations, industry organizations, and research institutions, presented packaging innovations across films, plastics, metals, ceramics, and sustainable materials to approximately 35,811 visitors. Driven by the expansion of the regional packaging market, businesses are aligning their strategies with Japan’s accelerating plastics policies, as well as international regulations such as the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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EU Parliament committee backs EPR reprieve for SME packaging
Yesterday, the European Parliament’s (EP) Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety voted in favor of a proposal to temporarily suspend authorized representative requirements for micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) under packaging EPR rules.  According to the EP, the proposal comes from the European Commission’s (EC) Environmental Omnibus package and aims to reduce administrative burdens. If adopted, the requirement for SMEs to appoint authorized representatives to export packaging and single-use plastics within the EU will be dropped until 2035. 

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Trends in AI use for packaging manufacturingOct2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more manufacturers are launching products in new packaging formats. The growing number of formats, materials, and sustainability requirements is creating mor...

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Bioplastics expand across packaging formats Oct 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that 30% of consumers globally have chosen biodegradable packaging to be more sustainable in the past year. In response, bioplastics are appearing across diverse packaging formats, from compostable coffee and tea capsules to pouches, trays, cartons, and bottle wrappers, with innovation focusing on renewable materials, compostability, and end-of-life solutions.

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Next-gen packaging reshapes bakery aisleOct 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that bakery packaging launches grew at a CAGR of 4% from July 2021 to June 2026. Flat pouches were the leading format, with plastic remaining the top packaging material and carton gaining momentum. Recyclable was the leading sustainability claim, while responsible source claims continued to gain ground.

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Pulpac on scaling dry molded fiber from pilot to commercial reality

Viktor Wingård Borgesson, chief operating officer at Pulpac, discusses scaling dry molded fiber technology from pilots to commercial production, competition with plastic and wet molded fiber, and recent partnerships. 

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