Europe
London Packaging Week reveals 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards
The event, taking place at Excel London on September 16-17, 2026, has unveiled the 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards,...
EU small-parcels tax cuts import volumes from Asian platforms
The European Union appears to be seeing the first effects of its new levy on low-value imports. Since its introduction, the tax on small...
Metsä Board opens a new packaging design studio in Milan
The Finnish manufacturer of high-quality fresh-fiber paperboard has opened a new packaging design studio in Milan, Italy, to accelerate...
Kao continues Curél’s global rollout with a launch in Scandinavia and Finland
Following launches in the United Kingdom in 2019, Germany and France in 2025, as well as Brazil and the Netherlands in May 2026, Japanese...
London Packaging Week 2026 spotlights 26 packaging innovations
Taking place on 16 and 17 September, London Packaging Week has unveiled the shortlist for its 2026 Innovation Gallery. From breakthrough...
Packaging and packaging waste: new European regulations enter into force
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force across the European Union on August 12, establishing a harmonised...
Ethylene: Ineos plans to launch Antwerp operations in mid-2027
British petrochemicals group Ineos said it plans to start up its massive ethylene production complex currently under construction in...
London Packaging Week expands 2026 edition with new discovery-focused features
Taking place on September 16-17 in London, the packaging trade show is introducing a series of new attractions designed to help brand...
French lawmakers ban social media for under-15s in EU first
France’s parliament on Tuesday, July 21, approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first...
After Temu, EU sanctions AliExpress over illegal product sales
The EU on Monday, July 20, slapped online retailer AliExpress with a 550-million-euro (USD 630 million) fine for allowing the sale of...
