ALPLA and BillerudKorsnäs will form a joint venture in the Danish paper bottle company ecoXpac to create a bio-based paper bottle.

Any trip to the supermarket reveals the latest trend in flexible packaging: stand-up pouches. Aisles are swelling with SUPs as big brands like M&M/Mars, Hershey, Kellogg’s and General Mills switch from lay-flat bags or bag-in-box to stand-up pouches.

Canada is now offering an option for Canadians where everyone wins: compostable shopping bags at an economical price.

Newcome will continue to manage a number of major accounts and develop targeted business opportunities with new markets and technologies at JLS. He will also oversee sales operations and strategy.

AWA Alexander Watson Associates launched its International Sleeve Label Awards just five years ago to reward quality and originality in the design, production and end-use of all types of sleeve labels. 

In February, the packaging world collectively turned its head toward the announcement of LOOP, a revolutionary and potentially disruptive paradigm shift in the way major brands provide high-quality packaging while simultaneously putting recycling and waste reduction front and center.

Comprising 90 different packaging designs across multiple categories, the unique Jack's store-brand range is rolling out across a number of stores.

PTI, a global leader in plastic packaging development, has named Sumit Mukherjee as chief technology officer.

Liqui-Box has agreed to acquire DS Smith plc’s Plastics Division to create a comprehensive, innovative leader in flexible and rigid packaging.