Dow, Zermatt and Nature’s Variety launch recyclable pet food pouch with advanced recycled content

      Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety have introduced a new recyclable pet food pouch incorporating food-contact compliant recycled plastic from advanced recycling. Now available in Spain, France, and Portugal, the solution addresses growing regulatory and consumer demand for circular packaging in the pet food sector.     The pouch includes 10% recycled content …

Siegwerk, Borouge and TPN launch recyclable mono-material pouch for dry food packaging

Siegwerk, Borouge, and Thailand-based TPN Food Packaging Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch designed for oxygen-sensitive dry products such as nuts and pet food. The collaboration marks the first co-development project under the Siegwerk-Borouge partnership, with TPN overseeing production. The pouch, made entirely of polyethylene, is designed to maintain …

Morris Packaging and UFlex partner on sustainable woven bag solutions

    Morris Packaging LLC and UFlex Packaging Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to expand their presence in the woven bag segment, with a focus on sustainable and performance-driven flexible packaging for pet food, lawn and garden, and industrial applications.     The alliance will leverage Morris Packaging’s operational footprint and customer-centric approach alongside …

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 …

Mondi South Africa boosts energy self-sufficiency and climate resilience at Merebank mill

Mondi South Africa has strengthened the operational resilience of its Merebank paper mill in Durban through a new energy project and flood-protection measures, reinforcing supply continuity for its paper-based packaging operations. The site has installed a condensing steam turbine that enables it to generate 60% of its electricity needs, reducing reliance on external power and …

Star Paper Mills to begin trial production at $54 million recycled container board facility in KEZAD

    Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end.     The 135,000-tonne capacity …

Nefab and Nokia develop fiber-based packaging to cut plastic waste in 5G hardware supply chain

      Nefab and Nokia have jointly developed a new fiber-based packaging solution for Nokia’s 5G radio frequency (RF) modules, replacing traditional plastic cushioning with Nefab’s FiberFlute material. The solution has been named a finalist for the Nokia Diamond Award 2025 in the Sustainability category, which recognizes suppliers contributing to Nokia’s environmental goals through …

Mohinani and Norfund partner to boost plastic recycling in Ghana and Nigeria

    The Mohinani Group has partnered with Norfund, the Norwegian government’s investment fund for developing countries, to expand its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) operations in Ghana and Nigeria. The investment will support infrastructure development aimed at increasing recycling capacity and reducing reliance on virgin plastics in food-grade packaging.     The initiative follows Mohinani’s …

DS Smith and BSH Nazarje replace EPS in Bosch blender packaging with fibre-based alternative

    DS Smith, has collaborated with BSH Nazarje, part of the BSH Home Appliances Group in Slovenia, to eliminate expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) from Bosch household blender packaging.     The new corrugated cardboard solution, branded as DS Smith Universal Protection for Household Blenders, replaces EPS inserts previously used in Bosch hand mixer packaging. …

Mondi adds white digital printing to corrugated packaging portfolio

Mondi has expanded its digital printing capabilities for corrugated packaging with the addition of white ink, offering new options for brand visibility and design flexibility. Announced on 17 September 2025, the move makes Mondi one of the first companies to provide this feature in its six-colour digital printing range. The development responds to rising demand …