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Duo UK and Oxfam Ireland launch bio-based, reusable mailer bags for e-commerce circularity

Duo UK and Oxfam Ireland launch bio-based, reusable mailer bags for e-commerce circularity

Duo UK has collaborated with Oxfam Ireland to bring sugarcane-based mailing bags to Ireland’s e-commerce market. The solution aims to encourage people to donate clothing online, promoting recyclable and reusable e-commerce bags. The packaging manufacturer says its donation bag is designed using bio-based, renewable materials, and recycled PE. The first consignment was introduced into circulation on March 31. 
Right-sized packaging: AI and automation facilitate waste reduction in e-commerce
Right-sized packaging: AI and automation facilitate waste reduction in e-commerce
Right-sized e-commerce packaging allows customers to reduce materials, waste, and transport costs. Yet, perceptions of right-sized solutions are shrouded in narratives highlighting high costs, less protection, and slower processing operations.Industry experts furthermore identify machinery and automation for right-sized e-commerce packaging as a “mega trend,” having served a previously niche market.
Amcor APAC Healthcare VP: Malaysia facility sets new packaging quality standards
Amcor APAC Healthcare VP: Malaysia facility sets new packaging quality standards
Amcor has completed the construction of a new advanced coating facility in Malaysia to boost its healthcare packaging production capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. Packaging Insights sits down with Laura Wong, vice president for Healthcare at Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific, to discuss how the company’s new coating facility strengthens the region’s pharmaceutical market, the advantages of local production, and how the packaging giant addresses the unique challenges of healthcare solutions. 
Ready Meal revamps
Ready Meal revamps
Innova Market Insights data indicates that Ready Meal launches increased by 4% on average annually from 2020 to 2024. Flat Pouch (39%) was the leading packaging type for the Ready Meal launches in 2024, with Cup and Pot having the fastest increase for NPD. Recyclable (38%) is the leading environmental claim, with bio-based/plant-based packaging surging with 103% growth in the last five years.
The implications of the UN Global Plastic Treaty for Africa
The implications of the UN Global Plastic Treaty for Africa
The UN Global Plastic Treaty needs to scale waste management solutions that encourage reuse systems and reduce reliance on single-use, says Merissa Naidoo, Plastic Programme manager for GAIA and BFFP Africa. Our discussion details packaging waste management in Africa as the continent struggles to keep up with plastic production and waste imports.
Drinking to Wellness
Drinking to Wellness

In this edition you will learn more about:

  • Top 5 Trends in Beverages, Alcohol for a New Generation, Plant-Powered Preservatives, The Graceful Aging Movement, Compostable Packaging
  • Circularity in Drinks Packaging, Beverage Highlights, “Neo-Hedonism” in Future Food, Nutrient Labeling Systems, Protein from the Extruder
  • Natural Colors in Lifestyle Beverages, Citrus Supply Chains, Trends in Soft Drinks, Vitafoods Preview, Sugar & Sports
  • Beverages Redefined, Live Microbes, Seaweed Hydrocolloids, Mental Performance Drinks, Synbiotics & On-the-Go Nutrition
  • View from the Top: Patrick Niels, president taste, texture & health at dsm-firmenich

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Beyond The Headlines: DS Smith’s solution for BMW wheel carriers, Mondi’s containerboard range
A cardboard.
This week in industry news, DS Smith partnered with TPV Automotive to create a plastic-free packaging solution for BMW and Mondi finalized its ProVantage containerboard paper grades range. Meanwhile, AstroNova announced it would introduce two digital label presses and a direct-to-package printer at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin, Germany, next month.
Coca-Cola installs Sidel bottling line as demand for carbonated soft drinks grows
Building with Coca-Cola FEMSA logo.
Coca-Cola FEMSA aims to meet Latin America’s expanding carbonated soft drinks (CSD) market by installing a new line from Sidel in Jundiai, Brazil. Coca-Cola has chosen Sidel’s Super Combi to boost overall line productivity and operate at 39,000 bottles per hour. The Sidel Super Combi is an innovative, all-in-one solution that integrates five key units — preform feeder, blower, labeler, filler/capper, and cap feeder — into a compact smart system. Coca-Cola FEMSA utilizes 100% recycled PET (rPET) preforms in its bottle production, and the Sidel Super Combi is said to be “fully” compatible with rPET. 
Champagne Telmont debuts “ultra-lightweight” bottle on US market
pouring champagne
French winery Champagne Telmont has introduced “the world’s first ultra-lightweight standard Champagne bottle” to the US market. At 800 g (1.76 pounds), the bottle launches alongside the winery’s Réserve Brut Champagne. Telmont says this innovation will reduce its carbon emissions by 4% per bottle and challenge “long-held industry conventions.”     
TNT Group equips luxury perfume brand with wooden packaging
perfume bottle in wooden case
TNT Group has designed a wood case to protect and house France-based L’Artisan Parfumeur’s latest perfume — the Cuir Grenat bottle, wrapped in 24-carat gold leaf foil. The wooden box is made of medium-density fiberboard and covered with real wood veneer. It is opened using two panels connected to the body by metal hinges. The interior is dark blue and decorated with a golden crescent moon.
Heineken joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation to expand bottle reuse
Man wearing a glove holding full Heineken beer bottle.
Heineken has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s network to accelerate packaging reuse. The non-profit organization says its research shows that reusable packaging can be a “powerful pathway” to reduce waste and virgin material use. Heineken aims to increase its reusable packaging range by building a sustainable and “commercially attractive” business model. The Dutch brewer focuses on collaborative action, aiming to unlock the potential of reuse and help tackle the global waste crisis. “As a leading global brewer, we recognize that industry collaboration is vital in creating a systemic shift toward scaling reuse,” says Joanna Price, chief corporate affairs officer at Heineken. 
ADM talks regulatory compliance and natural reformulation as FDA targets synthetic colors
Macarons.

Food Ingredients First

As US regulatory action around synthetic additives intensifies, all eyes are on color manufacturers to meet the rising consumer demand for clean label natural coloring options. Earlier this week, the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from the country’s food supply by the end of next year.
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Bali bans small plastic water bottles but environmentalists call for waste infrastructure and refill investments

Bali, Indonesia, has banned the production and distribution of plastic water containers smaller than one liter. While environmentalists applaud the ban, they also call for local waste management infrastructure investments and bottle refill stations. Signed by governor Wayan Koster and announced through a formal circular memorandum, the order targets plastic cups, half-liter water bottles, and other small single-use water containers. The ban applies across six sectors: government offices, traditional villages, private businesses, hospitality, education, markets, and religious institutions. 

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Amcor APAC Healthcare VP: Malaysia facility sets new packaging quality standards

Amcor has completed the construction of a new advanced coating facility in Malaysia to boost its healthcare packaging production capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. Packaging Insights sits down with Laura Wong, vice president for Healthcare at Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific, to discuss how the company’s new coating facility strengthens the region’s pharmaceutical market, the advantages of local production, and how the packaging giant addresses the unique challenges of healthcare solutions. 

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Top Packaging Trends 2025: AI-enhanced “Connected Platforms” to advance circular economy

Innova Market Insights has revealed its Top Packaging Trends 2025, with “Connected Platforms” taking center stage. Connected technologies are widely expected to transform the packaging value chain, from waste management to brand-consumer engagement, by converting packaging into digitalized platforms. The emergence of AI systems will enhance and expedite this industry shakeup.

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Emerging Packaging Trends in EuropeApr2025

F&B launches in Europe have grown from 2020 to 2024, driven by consumer concerns about preserving food quality. The UK leads in F&B launches, while Ireland has seen the highest increase. In su...

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Ready Meal revamps Apr 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that Ready Meal launches increased by 4% on average annually from 2020 to 2024. Flat Pouch (39%) was the leading packaging type for the Ready Meal launches in 2024, with Cup and Pot having the fastest increase for NPD. Recyclable (38%) is the leading environmental claim, with bio-based/plant-based packaging surging with 103% growth in the last five years.

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Fruit & Vegetable packagingApr 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows a rise in global fruit and vegetable product launches, with flat pouches being the leading packaging type. Among sustainable claims, "recyclable" was the most common, while carbon label claims saw notable growth.

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The implications of the UN Global Plastic Treaty for Africa

The UN Global Plastic Treaty needs to scale waste management solutions that encourage reuse systems and reduce reliance on single-use, says Merissa Naidoo, Plastic Programme manager for GAIA and BFFP Africa. Our discussion details packaging waste management in Africa as the continent struggles...

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