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namasté packaging 02 February 2026

LATEST NEWSAmcor and Alter Eco collaborate on lighter-weight, paper based chocolate packaging Alter Eco produces chocolate using carefully selected organic cacao, sourced through fair and transparent supply chains. Grown by small scale farms organised in cooperatives, the cacao reflects the companys commitment to responsible sourcing and product integrity. As part of its broader sustainability strategy, Alter Eco identified packaging as an area for improvement. The company set out to redesRead More DS Smith craft fibre-based packaging for Privatbrauerei Hirt’s new online shop and…

namasté packaging 02 February 2026

LATEST NEWSAmcor and Alter Eco collaborate on lighter-weight, paper based chocolate packaging Alter Eco produces chocolate using carefully selected organic cacao, sourced through fair and transparent supply chains. Grown by small scale farms organised in cooperatives, the cacao reflects the companys commitment to responsible sourcing and product integrity. As part of its broader sustainability strategy, Alter Eco identified packaging as an area for improvement. The company set out to redesRead More DS Smith craft fibre-based packaging for Privatbrauerei Hirt’s new online shop and…

namasté packaging 26 January 2026

LATEST NEWSDuni Group and Relevo behind Munich’s circular initiative The foodservice industry is undergoing change. New regulations and increasing sustainability requirements are driving solutions that make it possible to reduce waste and increase reuse. At the same time, single-use products continue to play an important role  in many situations they remain the most hygienic, practical, or cost-effective option. It is therefore not about reRead More Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi, a lightweight GC1 folding boxboard with premium visual performance …

Looking for Small-Batch Packaging? Share Your Requirements & Let’s Build Your Brand Together

 Looking for Small-Batch Packaging? Share Your Requirements & Let’s Build Your Brand TogetherStartups and niche product hustlers—you know the drill. Your packaging needs are super unique, but scoring small-quantity materials? It's often a total headache, with the right suppliers hiding in plain sight. We're flipping the script at PackagingConnections.com! Building a game-changing database of go-to suppliers who nail small-batch orders. This vibe is all about empowering startups, boutique brands, and global niche players to thrive. We're hunting for suppliers crushing it in…

namasté packaging 19 January 2026

LATEST NEWSBertolli’s Adds Squeeze Bottle that’s 100% rPET As squeeze bottles continue to gain traction in the olive oil aisle, Bertolli is pairing format innovation with a material shift: the Dress & Drizz extra-virgin olive oil bottle is made from 100% recycled PET (rPET), marking another step in the brands broader sustainability strategy.According to a Bertolli spokesperson, the rPET used for Dress & Drizz is sourced through tightly controlledRead More Plant-based Plastic Breaks Down in Salt Water Material uses carboxymethyl cellulose and safe crosslinking agents for…

Unlock Small-Batch Packaging Magic for Startups & Niche Brands

 Unlock Small-Batch Packaging Magic for Startups & Niche BrandsStartups and niche product hustlers—you know the drill. Your packaging needs are super unique, but scoring small-quantity materials? It's often a total headache, with the right suppliers hiding in plain sight. We're flipping the script at PackagingConnections.com! Building a game-changing database of go-to suppliers who nail small-batch orders. This vibe is all about empowering startups, boutique brands, and global niche players to thrive. We're hunting for suppliers crushing it in: Corrugated boxes &…

namasté packaging 12 January 2026

LATEST NEWSDs Smith and Raymarine Make Waves With Packaging Solution to Replace Single-use Plastic for Electronic and Radar Display Products In the new packaging, the DS Smith design team have used fibre-based corrugated cardboard materials to replace Expanded Polyethylene (EPE foam) in Raymarines previous solution. They can ensure that the radar products are provided with a maximum protection against vibrations, unforeseeable physical impacts, and knocks, during their transit and transportation to local and international customers.FibRead More Uflex Boosts Aseptic Packaging…

namasté packaging 05 January 2026

LATEST NEWSNo more unnecessary empty space in boxes for Plein.nl Online drugstore Plein.nl and DS Smith have made significant progress in one year by optimizing their packaging and packing process. This is evident from the sustainability results published today. By installing two packing machines and optimizing their packaging, the retailer has saved 20,900 m of empty space annually during shipping, eliminated 9,200 kg of plastic filler, and reduced punctures bRead More S.Lab becomes the first mycelium packaging company to obtain home compostability certification The…

A Heartfelt Thanks and a Bright 2026 Ahead

A Heartfelt Thanks and a Bright 2026 AheadDear Friends,Thank you for your continued support and collaboration with PackagingConnections. Your trust and partnership drive us forward, and we’re grateful for the projects we’ve shared this year.Our team has been hard at work on PackagingConnections.com, continuously evolving to meet the latest market needs. We revived our Interviews section to showcase the many remarkable people in the industry and to keep the world inspired by their stories. As our network grows, we’ve opened opportunities to highlight other industry products, so our audience…

namasté packaging 29 December 2025

 LATEST NEWSTOPPAN Holdings Acquires Asahi Kasei’s Patented Brittle Lidding Material Technology for Push-through Blister Packs TOPPAN Holdings Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Asahi Kasei Corporations patented technology related to brittle lidding material for push-through blister packs,1 completing the transfer on November 28.By fusing the acquired brittle lidding material technology with the TOPPAN Groups barrier and packaging technologies, TOPPAN Holdings is aiming to advance a full-scale entry into the globalRead More Tweak updates Palmolive Dish packaging The…