Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has become a critical component of India's waste management strategy, placing the onus on manufacturers and brands to manage the environmental impact of their products throughout their lifecycle. As India grapples with mounting waste challenges, EPR regulations have evolved into a comprehensive framework that businesses must navigate carefully to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

Pasta ranks among the top-selling food products in Germany. Fresh varieties like ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, Maultaschen (filled pasta), Schupfnudeln (potato noodles), and Spätzle (egg noodles) are especially popular – quick to prepare and available in countless tasty variations. The flowpack has become the go-to packaging format for these products. Why? This transparent, convenient pouch requires minimal material, offers excellent product protection, and is both widely accepted and favored by consumers.

In a bold move to supercharge its global brand presence, PepsiCo has announced a multi-year worldwide partnership with Formula 1®, kicking off in 2025. This collaboration brings three of PepsiCo's biggest brands Sting Energy®, Gatorade®, and Doritos® into the adrenaline fueled world of F1, creating thrilling fan experiences on and off the track.

In a decisive move to future-proof its business and deepen its environmental impact, PepsiCo has unveiled a refined set of sustainability targets under its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) strategy. These updated goals, announced on May 22, 2025, reflect nearly four years of progress and learning since the initiative’s launch, and align more closely with global climate science, market conditions, and infrastructure realities.

A newly installed production line at Mondi’s Krapkowice plant in Poland increases the output of MailerBAGs meeting the wide range of sizes and protection requirements demanded by eCommerce customers. This investment follows the previous expansion of the production line at Krapkowice, which was announced last year. 

Wet ‘n Wild re-released its SpongeBob Limited-Edition Collection, inspired by late Stephen Hillenburg’s iconic cartoon. 

SpongeBob, his friends, and the world of Bikini Bottom are coming to life through bold eyeshadow palettes, sponges, and accessories inspired by the show. 

The packaging includes characters and icons from the show, including SpongeBob, Patrick Star, Gary, and more. 

The collection includes the following:

As the label industry shifts toward shorter runs, faster turnaround, and greener production, Kemna Druck Kamen a family-owned print company in Germany is embracing innovation to stay ahead. By integrating the DIGITAL MASTER 340 press with BOBST Connect, the company has significantly boosted its label production efficiency.

TV presenter Joe Swash will take viewers inside the world of sustainable food packaging on 26 May in episode 2 of Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain. The documentary, airing on Channel 4 at 8pm, uncovers the environmental cost of the UK’s lunchtime staple and showcases a breakthrough plastic-free packaging material from British innovators Xampla.

In a time when sustainability is essential, SÜDPACK is leading the charge with its Pure Line flowpacks innovative, recyclable packaging for fresh pasta and convenience foods. Designed using mono-materials based on PP or PE, these lightweight, high-performance pouches are redefining what sustainable food packaging can be.