Bowling Green, OH - October 1, 2025 - Today marks a breakthrough in sustainable packaging. SmartSolve, a leader in water-soluble packaging material innovation, has launched PureNil™ 0, a plastic-free, 100% bio-based, printable, flushable, paper-based pouching material designed to meet the growing demand for truly sustainable, zero-waste flexible packaging.
Tetra Pak has announced the final phase of a three-part 2025 investment programme to upgrade food and beverage carton sorting capabilities in the UK: the installation of AI-powered optical sorting technology for the first time in Scotland.
The draft regulations, titled the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2025, introduce two new stringent general requirements under regulation 3.
Proposed Chemical Prohibitions
The draft mandates the following restrictions on food packaging manufacturers:
In a heartwarming blend of local collaboration and customer care, South West Nissan has announced a brand-new partnership with Kingdom Tea Brokers & Tea Packing Specialists bringing an exclusive, organic tea experience right to their Wellington dealership.
Ahlstrom equips converters and brands with an adaptable platform for paper-based flexible packaging. LamiBak™ Flex is ideally suited for further processing, such as coating, metallization, or extrusion, delivering superior barrier properties across food applications, including pouches, sachets, and flow packs. Its advanced design enables reduced primer coating needs, achieving exceptional barrier properties while optimizing costs and maintaining a sustainable and recyclable profile.
To meet increasingly stringent sustainability targets, manufacturers worldwide are pushing ahead with single-material packaging solutions. The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) has accelerated the shift toward recyclable, lightweight materials such as polyethylene (PE). This transition can present a critical but often overlooked challenge: increased static buildup and contamination risks in manufacturing processes.
"I am looking forward to the exciting task of working closely with the company management and my colleagues in sales to shape TRAPO's marketing and communication activities," emphasizes Nicole Naue (41). "With the digital realignment of our marketing, we are laying the foundations for expanding our leadership position as a system integrator with a comprehensive in-house product portfolio for industrial automation."
The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that global deliveries of aluminium aerosol cans delivered by its members fell by 1.7 percent to around 3.3 billion units in the first half of 2025, compared to the same time in 2024. The decline was primarily driven by weak demand in the cosmetics sector. The key market segments of deodorants and hairsprays, which traditionally account for the largest share of deliveries, experienced significant decreases.
The tube market recorded a weaker performance in the first half of 2025. According to the European tube manufacturers association (etma), global deliveries of aluminium, laminate and plastic tubes fell by 3.9% to around 5.8 billion units compared to the same period in 2024.
