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1. Sunshine Enclosures Expands Full Scale Division By Launching Domestic Mylar Pouch Manufacturing Line 7/1/2025

   Sunshine Enclosures, a leading provider of premium packaging solutions, is proud to announce the official launch of its domestic Mylar pouch manufacturing capabilities.

2. Dow Announces INNATE TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin And Advances Collaborations To Redefine Packaging Circularity 6/30/2025

   Dow announces significant milestones to mark breakthrough innovation with INNATE TF 220 Resin to help enable the design for recyclability and high-performance BOPE films for flexible packaging.

3. One Of The Most Versatile MDO-PE Product Portfolios On The Market 6/30/2025

   RKW Horizon is the new generation of sustainable PE plastic films based on the latest MDO technology. Combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, they offer a recyclable, sustainable packaging solution for various packaging formats and industries.

4. ProAmpac Partners With Western Michigan University To Advance Fiber Packaging Innovation 6/26/2025

   ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Western Michigan University (WMU), a top North American institution in fiber technologies and recycling, to advance the development of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions.

5. Absolut Unveils Industry-First Paper-Based Cap And Bottle Duo 6/25/2025

   Absolut has successfully trialled an industry-first paper-based cap and bottle duo as part of the company’s ongoing vision to create a fully biobased bottle.

6. ALPLA Acquires Closure Specialist KM Packaging 6/24/2025

   The ALPLA Group is strengthening ALPLAinject, its injection-moulding division, with the acquisition of KM Packaging. This acquisition means the international plastic packaging specialist will now also manufacture high-quality closures for tubes, bottles and jars, including in clean rooms if desired, at six additional sites in Germany, Austria, Poland and the US.

7. Active Packaging Powered By Vidre+™ Technology May Revolutionize Produce Freshness 6/23/2025

   The impact of Fresh Inset's Vidre+™ technology implemented in active packaging is visible in trials across various products. This technology extends the spinach's freshness up to 10 days¹, and reduces raspberries' shrinkage².

8. Germany: Hochwald Pioneers Shift To Alu-Layer-Free Aseptic Cartons In Europe With SIG Terra Packaging Material 6/23/2025

   As SIG experiences a shift and demand towards aseptic cartons without aluminum layer, Hochwald, one of the leading dairies in Europe, is at the forefront of this move as it launches UHT milk in SIG cartons without aluminum layer.

9. Plastic In Packaging: Finding The Right Balance 6/16/2025

   At RDM Group, we are committed to driving circularity though fibre-based packaging solutions. As a leading producer of recycled cartonboard, we work every day to reduce the environmental impact of packaging, without compromising performance.

10. Amcor Develops First-Of-Its-Kind More Sustainable Shrink Bag 6/16/2025

    Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is proud to launch a revolutionary turkey breast package for Butterball, LLC. The new Perflex shrink bag design features a built-in handle that reduces packaging material and improves efficiency.