• Z1ro has developed molded fiber packaging using non-wood biomass such as bamboo residues, hemp hurd, and fallen leaves.
  • The material is designed to replace plastic trays, foam inserts, and virgin wood pulp.
  • Z1ro says its lignin-preserving process can reduce material use, improve recyclability, and lower reliance on forest-based raw materials.

Z1ro, a France-based materials deep-tech company, has engineered bio-designed molded fiber packaging derived from non-wood biomass sources. 

The SÜDPACK Group continues to make consistent progress in implementing its Sustainability Strategy for 2030. Its newly published sixth Sustainability Report, covering 2024 and 2025, presents the film manufacturer's latest projects and initiatives, documents measurable progress in almost all areas of action, and demonstrates its continued commitment to advancing sustainability.

LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A summary judge of the district court of Luxembourg yesterday withdrew an order against Ardagh Holdings S.A. that, prior to its withdrawal, had prohibited it from proceeding with the sale of all or part of its interests in Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. The order followed a unilateral (ex parte) application brought by certain minority holders of the senior secured toggle notes due 2027 issued by ARD Finance S.A., a parent company of Ardagh Group S.A. prior to its recapitalisation transaction completed in November 2025.

World Food Day 2026

This year's theme, "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow", is both relevant and applicable for Winpak. In line with the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) theme, Winpak uses innovation and technology to advance packaging solutions and supply chains while also safeguarding the planet for future generations. Winpak's own vision is to "provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet", in direct support of this year's World Food Day theme.

ZURICH, October 1, 2026 — Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has invested several million euros in a new production line at its Froges site in South-East of France, now home to Amcor's fastest cheese foil lacquering line.

Pregis has launched Sharp InfinX, an automated packaging system designed to produce precisely sized mailers for individual orders, helping e-commerce fulfilment operations reduce excess packaging material and improve operational efficiency.

Announced on October 7, 2026, the new system expands Pregis’ Sharp portfolio of automated mailing and bagging solutions. It is designed for retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers handling a wide variety of products and order sizes.

Innovative packaging format enables clean, one-piece food release while reducing serving mess and offering a lightweight alternative to traditional aluminium cans.

Amcor has partnered with premium Chinese pet food brand Ge Wu An to launch Li Kou, an innovative inverted-cup packaging solution for wet pet food. Commercially introduced in September 2026, the packaging format marks the first commercial deployment of an inverted pet food cup in China, addressing everyday challenges associated with opening and serving wet pet food.