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The sustainable packaging industry welcomes a new powerplayer: LEEF and Wisefood are joining forces! A er acquiring Wisefood from Garching in December 2024, Palm leaf specialist LEEF from Potsdam now o cially announces the merger of the two companies. Two of the most innova ve brands in sustainable packaging are coming together, crea ng the perfect synergy.

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Recyclable and functional barrier papers are the future of packaging, especially for food. Since its founding in 2020, DELSCI GmbH has tested more than 350 different barriers and developed packaging solutions in its laboratories. “We are pleased to have already achieved important milestones in the first five years of our existence,” say DELSCI managing directors Johannes Zipfel and Herwig Kirchberger. “Our constant pursuit of innovation as a research company is in our genes.”

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• Mondi and Proquimia have collaborated to create paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwasher tabs, replacing the previous plastic solution.
• Made with Mondi's re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5, the new solution has significantly lower CO2 emissions than the previous plastic-based solution.
• Mondi's re/cycle StandUpPouch has been successfully launched in retail across Spain and Portugal, being designed to meet the local recyclability requirements.

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Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, announces significant progress on the project financing for the planned development of a North American, large-scale synthetic graphite plant. Euler Hermes AG, the export credit agency acting for the German Government, has confirmed in a Letter of Interest, that Vianode is eligible in principle for a loan guarantee of up to USD 300 million.

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Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, forests and water security by global environmental non-profit CDP. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2024 Climate Change, Forests and Water Security thematic questionnaires, Metsä Board is one of a small number of companies that achieved a triple A, out of over 22,000 companies scored. This is the third time that Metsä Board scored the prestigious triple ‘A’.

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Sustainable events offer a range of opportunities for brands, from the trialling of new packaging ideas and concepts to gathering consumer feedback and brand engagement. Amy Hooper, Innovation Manager at sustainable waste management leader, Biffa, and Craig Stobie, Global Sector Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences, explore how brands can use events to test potential solutions to practical issues and global challenges – and answer the question: Are sustainable events here to stay?

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A new generation of packaging innovators was celebrated at Packaging Innovations 2025, as the Future Trailblazers Programme recognised outstanding young professionals shaping the industry's future.

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The 2025 Packaging Startup Awards, sponsored by Ocado Retail, honoured five groundbreaking startups at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025, recognising their contributions to sustainable packaging solutions.

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Masterpress E-commerce is advancing environmentally responsible packaging solutions with recyclable paper-based tear tape from tesa®, and “eco-bubbles”, eliminating plastic from e-commerce envelopes.

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Focus on EVO range with recycled yarn underlines commitment to sustainability

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The inkjet press category is growing rapidly, a trend illustrated by multiple new product introductions from exhibitors at Hunkeler Innovationdays. Some manufacturers have taken a "more is better" approach, developing broad portfolios of digital presses to cover a range of applications with specific solutions.

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MUTOH Europe nv, the EMEA headquarters of MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD., Japan, proudly announces the official release of the HydrAton 1642, a 64” / 1625 mm roll-to-roll printer featuring innovative waterbased UV technology. First showcased at Drupa 2024, this environmentally friendly printer is now available for sale through MUTOH’s certified distributors and partners in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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Imubit, a global leader in closed loop artificial intelligence optimization (AIO), and Preem, Sweden’s largest fuel company, have entered into a partnership aimed at accelerating Preem’s sustainability journey through Imubit’s Closed Loop AIO technology. As part of Sweden’s drive toward a carbon-neutral future, this partnership underscores Preem’s commitment to innovative, data-driven solutions to reduce emissions and increase operational efficiency.

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Environmental organizations are increasingly highlighting the numerous health risks associated with phthalates, leading to a rise in consumer awareness and concern over the use of plastic packaging in processed food and beverage products.

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Fives, a worldwide leader in industrial combustion, has been supporting Saint-Gobain for over 20 years in its project to become the worldwide leader in sustainable construction. Recently, in Italy, Fives installed a first e-DuctflameTM hybrid burner in the h-old site in Biandrate.

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Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to open its doors once again to the dynamic ASEAN textile market from 26 – 28 February. As a comprehensive trade platform encompassing the entire textile value chain, the show, through its range of exhibitors and fringe events, is set to help industry players unlock new opportunities aligned with the latest industry trends.

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Precision Micro, a global provider of chemically etched components, has successfully secured a series production contract with a renowned German multinational engineering and technology company.

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In just a few days, the Circular Valley Convention (CVC) will open its doors at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf.

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Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced its participation in the Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025 exhibition 11-13 March 2025.

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Sonoco, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is set to exhibit at Natural Products Expo West 2025 (5-7 March, Anaheim, CA), showcasing its innovative and award-winning paper can – EnviroCan® with a Paper Bottom. Designed for brands that prioritize both performance and environmental responsibility, this packaging solution aligns perfectly with the values of the natural and organic food and beverage industry.

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