UPM and ANDRITZ introduce recycling programme for used paper machine clothing

      UPM has introduced a recycling programme for used paper machine clothing (PMC) in collaboration with technology group ANDRITZ and German recycling specialist HolyPoly. The initiative aims to recover polymer materials from industrial fabrics used in paper manufacturing and return them to productive use.     Paper machine clothing consists of synthetic forming …

DS Smith and Serele SupeR launch fibre-based tomato punnets to replace ten million plastic packages

    DS Smith has partnered with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele SupeR to replace ten million single-use plastic packages with fibre-based corrugated cardboard solutions for fresh tomato products. The project was implemented following an assessment of existing plastic packaging formats and resulted in the development of four recyclable corrugated punnets designed for different cherry tomato …

Bel Group begins global rollout of Babybel paper packaging in sustainability shift

    Bel Group has initiated the global rollout of recyclable paper packaging for its Babybel® cheese products, marking a significant step in its packaging transformation strategy. The company aims to fully replace Babybel’s current cellophane wrap with responsibly sourced paper packaging by 2027 across all production sites and markets.     This shift follows …

KEZAD and Al Ghurair Foods drive UAE’s first corn starch plant to power paper and packaging growth

      Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …

Stora Enso launches uncoated paperboard for luxury packaging

    Stora Enso has introduced Ensovelvet, an uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard designed for high-end packaging applications such as cosmetics, perfumes, and other premium consumer goods.     The material features a velvet-like smoothness on both sides, combining a natural uncoated surface with stiffness and folding reliability. According to the company, the board …