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Sustainability Gains Importance in Ecommerce Packaging
04 September 2026

Sustainability Gains Importance in Ecommerce Packaging

Description- A survey done by a logistics company found that the importance of sustainability in the e-commerce packaging industry dipped in 2026 compared to 2025. In August 2026, E-commerce has always been known as a dominant force in retail, but a few aspects of consumer sentiment towards this ch...

Level Up from Plastic Replacement to Systems Thinking in Fibre Packaging
04 September 2026

Level Up from Plastic Replacement to Systems Thinking in Fibre Packaging

Description- Panellists at Foodpro’s Innovation Stage discussed that the coming generations of the packaging industry will be inclined towards systems thinking. In August 2026, fibre packaging innovation is evolving beyond the search for alternatives to plastic, with Australia’s leading...

Industry Groups Alliance Highlights Global Inconsistency in PPWR Rules
04 September 2026

Industry Groups Alliance Highlights Global Inconsistency in PPWR Rules

Description- The global packaging firms make an alliance to point out the inconsistency observed in the new PPWR amendments and the absence of an easy-to-follow standard set of rules. In August 2026, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation reaches a significant miles...

Food Packaging Industry Faces Major Chemical Safety Data Gaps
04 September 2026

Food Packaging Industry Faces Major Chemical Safety Data Gaps

Description- A study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that there is a lack of safety data for chemicals used for food packaging. In September 2026, a new peer-reviewed scientific study published in journal Environmental Science & Technology, scientists from the Food Pac...

Packaging Companies Set to Increase Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Adoption
04 September 2026

Packaging Companies Set to Increase Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Adoption

Description- Rising costs leading to higher preference for energy procurement projects and installations attractive for manufacturers like Smurfit Westrock and Specialized Packaging Group. In August 2026, packaging manufacturers are increasingly focusing on energy conservation, including other ac...

Bioleader Launches Bioleader Cups with Large Scale PLA and PET Manufacturing
03 September 2026

Bioleader Launches Bioleader Cups with Large Scale PLA and PET Manufacturing

XIAMEN, China - August 27, 2026 - Bioleader® has launched Bioleader Cups, a specialized beverage cup platform focused on PLA compostable cold cups, PET clear cups, compatible lids, custom printing, and high-volume wholesale supply for international buyers. The new platform brings Bioleader&rsqu...

Indian Packaging Startups Focus on Material Science to Lower Sustainable Costs
03 September 2026

Indian Packaging Startups Focus on Material Science to Lower Sustainable Costs

In August 2026, sustainable packaging has faced a similar issue in India for decades, i.e., huge interest, but less willingness to pay for the same. The new generation of startups is trying to crack this issue with a positive end result. A few of them are trying to replace conventional plastics with...

How Packaging Manufacturers Are Adapting to Extended Producer Responsibility Laws
03 September 2026

How Packaging Manufacturers Are Adapting to Extended Producer Responsibility Laws

In August 2026, sustainability in the packaging industry is now considered an operating requirement. It is advisable for the packaging industry to make measurable progress along with protecting throughput, product integrity, and capital. Now, the U.S. extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are ...

Allied Blenders Redesigns Officers Choice Blue to Drive Premiumization Growth
03 September 2026

Allied Blenders Redesigns Officers Choice Blue to Drive Premiumization Growth

In September 2026, Allied Blenders and Distillers launched a new packaging for one of the top-selling products, ‘Officer’s Choice Blue’. The new packaging is backed by the campaign ‘Badal Ke Toh Dekho’. The initial distribution of the product is underway in Uttar Prades...

Why Matching the Right Compostable Material Matters for Sustainable Packaging
03 September 2026

Why Matching the Right Compostable Material Matters for Sustainable Packaging

In August 2026, with the rising consumer awareness regarding sustainability, food and beverage brands also try to go with the trend and fulfill consumer demands. Hence, when such brands try to switch their packaging to be sustainable, they often receive complaints such as the packaging getting soft ...