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ArticleHow Trump, tariffs and trade wars are shaping the packaging landscape
Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have sent shockwaves through industries worldwide, including packaging. What do they look like in 2026? In this edition of the Brief, we dig deeper into current EU-US trade relations, examine the economic implications, and predict where the situation might go next.
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ArticleAre PPWR requirements pricing small traders out of the single market?
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was designed to harmonise packaging rules across the bloc, but small traders have been struggling with stringent requirements and feel that they are priced out of the single market. Elisabeth Skoda, editor at large at Packaging Europe, takes a look at the challenges they face, and the steps being taken to remedy the situation.
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ArticleRefreshed Jif branding mirrors modern consumption habits for peanut butter
Jif has refreshed its branding for the first time in over thirty years, updating its on-pack imagery and logo to reflect the changing role of its peanut butter in consumers’ daily lives.
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ArticleTaking a closer look at Grolsch’s swing-top bottle
Grolsch’s swing-top beer bottle has become an integral part of the brand – but how? We take a look at its origins, its development over the years, and its ongoing relevance in today’s market.
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ArticleMcKinsey reimagines Europe’s pulp and paper operations with digitalized mills
As Europe’s paper and pulp industry reckons with high costs, lower demand, and overseas competitiveness, McKinsey delves deeper into the potential for digitalized paper mills to help companies improve their operations, commercial management, and capital allocation.
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ArticleChild-resistant packaging for nicotine pouches avoids costly redesigns
Chemular has launched a patent-pending, child-resistant packaging format for nicotine pouches, intended to help brands avoid complete design overhauls and extra investment.
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ArticleReport: The ultimate guide to global packaging sustainability regulation in 2026
A warm welcome to our annual report looking at the latest updates in packaging regulations throughout the globe, continent by continent. Pull up a chair – there’s a lot to cover.
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ArticleRevisit PPWR’s B2B shipping rules, demands German rubber industry
Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (WDK) calls upon EU legislators to revise B2B shipping rules under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that current requirements are straining SMEs in the rubber industry.
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ArticleEU Commission opens call for evidence about PPWR’s recycled content targets
The European Commission has published a call for evidence surrounding minimum recycled content quotas under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, from calculation and verification to utilizing imported recyclate.
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ArticleArdagh considering sales of metal packaging business for potential €2.74 billion
Ardagh Holdings has announced preparations for the potential sale of its Metal Packaging business in a deal that could be worth roughly €2.74 billion.
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ArticleHow to prepare your business for PPWR compliance
If PPWR hasn’t been high on your company’s agenda until now, where is the best place to start? Alex Hawley, head of sustainability legal at PwC UK, outlines the important steps companies should take now to ensure they are compliant with the new requirements.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the rules around environmental claims and greenwashing that will apply from September.
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ArticleClosed Loop Center report highlights impact of design on US consumer behaviour
A new report published by the Closed Loop Center for the Circular Economy sets out a practical framework aiming to increase participation in reuse, recycling and waste reduction across the U.S. and details how design can play a major role in consumer engagement.
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ArticleNestlé and Platinum Equity form new business for water and premium drinks
Nestlé and Platinum Equity have created Peranel, a 50:50 joint venture focused exclusively on water and premium beverages such as S.Pellegrino and Nestlé Pure Life – a move set to streamline investment and growth.
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ArticleWhere are we in the flexible plastic-to-paper transition?
How are the biggest names in our industry driving the transition from flexible plastics into paper-based alternatives? Reflecting on the findings of its recent report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the progress towards improved recyclability for flexible formats, and the challenges that remain.
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ArticleMetsä Group invests €25 million in fibre packaging production line
Metsä Group has invested €25 million in a new fibre packaging production line in Äänekoski, Finland for its Muoto products, made from wood fibres and suitable for applications such as demanding serving and food packaging.
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ArticlePlastic Energy founder returns as CEO after company entered administration
After the company entered into administration earlier this year, Plastic Energy founder Carlos Monreal is returning as CEO as part of a new ownership structure.
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ArticleUFlex commissions woven PP bag manufacturing plant in Mexico
Indian packaging company UFlex has commissioned its first overseas woven polypropylene (WPP) bag manufacturing plant in Mexico, with an annual production capacity of 80 million bags.
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ArticleCoca-Cola and Vetropack pilot project to digitally trace reusable glass bottles
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Deutschland (CCEP DE), Vetropack and Myneral Labs are piloting a process to mark every reusable glass bottle with an individual code, making it digitally traceable.
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ArticlePackaging regulations pose huge financial risks: here’s how to tackle them
Packaging laws like the PPWR now govern markets in more than 60 countries across the world, with fees that can reach millions of euros and penalties that can restrict market access. John Blake, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, explores the key risk areas and explains how companies can address them.