UPM extends PFAS-free protection to labels
15 September 2026
UPM Specialty Materials has extended its barrier paper technology to label face papers with the launch of UPM Asendo 80, a grease-resistant grade designed for…
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Lecta Group completes recapitalisation
14 April 2026
The company stated that the process involved transferring Lecta Paper Industries Intermediate Financing Sàrl to a newly incorporated UK entity, referred to as “Bidco,” which…
James Cropper appoints Mike Gibson as head of business development
10 December 2025
James Cropper Paper & Packaging has appointed Mike Gibson as head of business development as the company targets growth in new markets and new product…
Coveris advances No Waste strategy with ReCover Paper
17 October 2025
Coveris has expanded its ReCover recycling division by integrating ReCover Paper, combining its paper and plastic recycling capabilities under a single platform.
Mondi expands barrier paper production line
14 August 2025
Packaging and paper producer Mondi is expanding its range of high-performance barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate.
New research highlights print industry’s role in UK manufacturing
30 July 2025
A new report from the Graphic and Print Media Alliance (GPMA) has highlighted the role the print, paper, packaging, labelling, and graphics sectors play within…
Two Sides survey reveals paper-based packaging preference
8 July 2025
Two Sides’ “Trend Tracker 2025” survey has revealed that paper-based packaging is increasingly recognised as the preferred sustainable packaging choice.
Fedrigoni to open slitting centre in Germany
11 April 2025
Fedrigoni Group will open a new slitting centre in Frechen, near Cologne, in late 2025 to improve service across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Northern…
Fedrigoni invests in plastic-free barrier coating for fibre-based packaging
28 February 2025
Fedrigoni is targeting sustainable packaging through the acquisition of a minority stake in Papkot, a start-up company that develops large-scale coating technology that its claimed…
Consumers demand action from retailers to reduce environmental impact
20 February 2025
According to Mondi’s annual eCommerce trend report, consumers are ‘demanding tangible action from retailers’ to reduce their environmental impact.
International Paper completes acquisition of DS Smith
4 February 2025
International Paper (IP) has completed the acquisition of packaging solutions manufacturer DS Smith. The combination of companies is expected to achieve synergies of minimum $514…
Lecta secures food safety certification for its Spanish mill
20 December 2024
Lecta has obtained FSSC 22000 food safety systems certification for its metallised papers for packaging applications in the food industry at its mill in Leitza,…
CO-RO joins Two Sides
28 August 2024
Two Sides has welcomed its newest member CO-RO, a Danish company providing fruit concentrates, fruit-based drinks, and home-freeze ice lollies.
Saica and Mondelez join forces to launch paper-based product
24 June 2024
Saica Group and Mondelez have joined forces to launch a new paper-based product targeted to multipacks-products for the confectionery, biscuits and chocolate markets.
Sappi Europe achieves modernisation milestone at Gratkorn Mill
29 April 2024
Sappi Europe has completed phase two of a three-phase modernisation project at Gratkorn Mill, Austria. A double-digit million-euro investment is set to help the modernisation…