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July in review: UAE trials EPR, Tetra Pak’s cross-industry dipping, US-EU tariff deal
July in review: UAE trials EPR, Tetra Pak’s cross-industry dipping, US-EU tariff deal
Last month, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a pilot EPR project that mandates producers take responsibility for disposing their packaging waste. In the EU, tethered caps for beverage bottles were implemented one year ago. We look back at the law’s impact. Meanwhile, Tetra Pak’s partnership with Fiat sparked skepticism about cross-industry dipping. The US Government and the EU announced an import tariff deal. While the agreement may have diffused a trade war, it risks sidelining shared priorities. 
Nutrition and supplement delivery: Convenience and eco-claims drive functional F&B pack innovation
Nutrition and supplement delivery: Convenience and eco-claims drive functional F&B pack innovation
Global demand for functional F&B packaging is skyrocketing as consumers seek convenient, ready-to-drink (RTD) formats with health benefits. Environmental sustainability and supply chain transparency are key factors driving packaging innovations. In this Special Report, we explore the role of health claims on supplement and nutrition packaging, how connected packaging can boost transparency, and ways to tackle counterfeiting. Tetra Pak observes strong demand for supplement and nutrition packaging. “Eighty-eight percent of consumers globally are willing to pay more for healthier options, and 74% actively look for health claims on packaging,” a company spokesperson tells Packaging Insights. 
Milk-based biodegradables can replace plastic in food packs, find scientists
Milk-based biodegradables can replace plastic in food packs, find scientists
Researchers have synthesized a biodegradable film for food packaging by combining calcium caseinate — a commercially available derivative of casein, the main protein in milk — with modified starch and bentonite nanoclay. The study, published in Polymers, details the development of functional and biodegradable films using biopolymer blends and nanoclay suspensions. To enhance the film’s flexibility and durability, glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol were added.
Caps and closures circularity
Caps and closures circularity
Innova Market Insights data shows the widespread use of Caps and Closures in F&B packaging launches. Dairy accounted for 55% of these launches, followed by Soft Drinks at 27%. Among packaging featuring Caps and Closures, Responsible Source was the leading sustainability claim, followed by Recyclable.
Pressure-sensitive labels and their role in making packaging circular
Pressure-sensitive labels and their role in making packaging circular
Discover how pressure-sensitive labels are revolutionizing packaging sustainability. This Avery Dennison white paper highlights how innovative PSLs enable circularity, enhance recycling, and support reuse models. Learn how innovative labels help brands achieve sustainability goals, reduce waste, and improve traceability without compromising performance or production efficiency. Dive into the future of sustainable packaging now!This Technical Paper is brought to you by Avery Dennison.
Top Packaging Trends 2025: How can businesses navigate new sustainability regulations?
Top Packaging Trends 2025: How can businesses navigate new sustainability regulations?
Join us as we explore Innova Market Insights’ Top Packaging Trends 2025 in this exclusive webinar. The global market researcher’s senior analyst, Alisa Selezneva, shares exclusive insights behind this year’s leading trends, which are dominated by the intensifying regulatory and consumer demand for environmentally responsible packaging. We are joined by leading experts Edward Kosior, CEO and founder at Nextek, and Tey Bannerman, partner at McKinsey & Company, as they debate the packaging industry’s latest big developments, from the emergence of AI in waste management to innovation in sustainable materials and systems. 

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Biodegradable PET alternative produced at “unprecedented” levels, study shows
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A research team at Kobe University, Japan, has developed E. coli bacteria to produce pyridinedicarboxylate (PDCA), a monomer for biodegradable plastics and an alternative to PET. The scientists have produced the compound from glucose at “unprecedented levels” and without byproducts.PDCA is biodegradable. Materials incorporating it show physical properties comparable to or even surpassing those of PET, which is commonly used in packaging and textiles.
Coveris markets resealable trays for better shelf life and convenience
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Coveris has launched a resealable monomaterial tray solution for refrigerated food applications. The MonoFlexBP tray replaces non-recyclable, mixed-material packaging and improves shelf life and consumer convenience. MonoFlexBP offers an advanced resealing system that allows the tray to be reclosed multiple times, helping to reduce food waste and improve user experience. In addition, Coveris provides thermoformable bottom films for product protection and shelf life extension of chilled products. 
PackExpo 2025: Herma showcases high-tech labeling solutions for US market
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Herma will present its high-performance labeling solutions at PackExpo 2025, Las Vegas, US, September 29–October 1. At the event, the company will demonstrate its packaging labeling solutions for improved production and regulatory compliance.The 211R HC robotic labeling cell works with small batch sizes and products with complex shapes. According to the company, it features the market’s smallest fully integrated servo gripper. It aims to reduce downtime while maintaining consistently high output levels.
BASF introduces first thermoplastic polyamides for artificial sausage casings
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BASF has launched Ultramid H33 L, a thermoplastic polyamide (nylon) for artificial casing in which sausages can be smoked and then dried. The material offers a combination of strength and high water permeability. While traditional casings have been made of collagen or cellulose, the new polyamide provides an alternative to produce artificial casings with significantly thinner walls due to its strength.
Global regulations overlook healthcare plastic packaging waste, says report
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A new report warns that the single-use plastics in the healthcare sector, which have often been exempted from broader policies, are driving up costs, waste, and GHG emissions. The report identifies the environmental and financial impact of plastics in high-volume product categories, such as fluid bags and tubing, rigid device packaging, and pharmaceutical packaging.The report, A Prescription for Change: Rethinking plastics use in healthcare to reduce waste, greenhouse gas emissions and costs, released by sustainability consultancies Systemiq and Eunomia, finds that Europe’s healthcare sector generated more than 900,000 metric tons of single-use plastics in 2023. That waste produced an estimated 5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions and cost health systems €23 billion (US$26.9 billion).
Drinktec 2025 preview: Functional formulations, naturality and foodservice...
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Next week, Drinktec 2025 will launch in Munich, Germany, hosting over 5,000 visitors and 1,000 F&B exhibitors who will showcase the latest developments in the beverage space. Ahead of the show, we look at some of the key trends that will feature. 
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Drinktec 2025 preview: Industry to present next-gen...
Next week, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, Drinktec, will open its doors to spotlight next-generation packaging and closure technologies. Highlights will include lightweight PET and glass designs, monomaterial sport caps, and advanced recycling-compatible labels and sleeves. “Grow with the Flow” is the motto of this year’s Drinktec. Over 1,000 exhibitors and approximately 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the trade show. The event takes place between September 15–19 in Munich, Germany. Exhibitors will also present innovations such as residue-free adhesive systems for glass, low-temperature washable labels for PET, reusable Tritan bottles, cups with RFID tracking, and compostable coffee capsules. 
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August in review: INC-5.2 fails, electronic shelf label...
Last month, the final round of negotiations (INC-5.2) for a UN Global Plastic Treaty concluded without an agreement. We spoke to industry associations and NGOs during and after the event. In research, electronic shelf labels in supermarkets were found to benefit consumers and scientists discovered oxo-degradable plastic breaks down poorly in open-air conditions, raising concerns for soil and plant health. We look back at the biggest stories in August. 
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Packaging design bridges tradition and wellness in...
Creative agency BrandMe has introduced a new packaging design for Thompson’s collection of fruit and herbal teas. The redesign aims to unify the collection with Thompson’s core range of teas and capture the attention of health-conscious consumers across the UK and Ireland. We speak to Georgia Howell, senior designer at BrandMe, about the role of bright color in the updated design. We also discuss how design can adapt to tea flavors and reflect wellness features.

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Snack pack innovationSep2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 3% CAGR in global snack packaging launches between July 2020 and June 2025. Asia was the leading continent. Over half of launches featured Flat Pouches, and pla...

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Caps and closures circularity Sep 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows the widespread use of Caps and Closures in F&B packaging launches. Dairy accounted for 55% of these launches, followed by Soft Drinks at 27%. Among packaging featuring Caps and Closures, Responsible Source was the leading sustainability claim, followed by Recyclable.

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Circular Economy: Flexible plasticsSep 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that there was a 4% average annual growth in global F&B plastic packaging launches with a Flexible claim, from July 2020 to June 2025. One in three of these launches were in Europe. Flexible materials (including plastics) were most used in Bakery and Snacks, but their use in Confectionery increased.

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Bormioli Luigi highlights glass as standard in luxury packaging

We speak with Simone Baratta, R&D manager at Bormioli Luigi, about the qualities that make glass a leading material for luxury packaging. We also discuss why the future of glass is shaped by growing consumer demand for environmental sustainability.

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Sidel Mexico discusses returnable PET and glass bottle growth 
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Reedbut Group talks enhancing unboxing and recyclability in e-commerce packaging
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Smart Robotics founder: Regulations and rising costs drive automation in packaging
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