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News archive: June 2026

  1. What Smurfit Westrock's 2026 Success Means for the Global Packaging Boardroom

  2. Why Valmet's 3D Fiber Technology Is a Structural Shift for Molded Packaging

  3. The Nazdar-Fujifilm Deal: What Analog Ink Consolidation Means for the Packaging Sector in 2026

  4. Grembox's €26M Bet: How Bytom is Becoming the Epicenter of Poland's E-Commerce Packaging

  5. Smurfit Westrock's Lebanon Closure: The Inevitable Cost of Post-Merger Optimization

  6. Pratt Industries' $90M Texas Expansion: A Strategic Masterstroke in the 2026 Corrugated Market

  7. ALLFORPACK Emballage Paris Shifts Gears: A Strategic Leap to Summer 2027 and Porte de Versailles

  8. HEIDELBERG's AI Performance Chat Brings Conversational Data to the Shop Floor

  9. From Pilot Purgatory to Commercial Reality: The Reuse Revolution Scales Up

  10. Flavourfresh and Paranova Crack the Fresh Produce Code: FibreFresh Hits Asda Shelves

  11. TRG Redefines Corrugated Scale: A Rebrand Fueled by Consolidation and Digital Disruption

  12. Why UFP Packaging’s Partnership with SUN Automation Changes the Game

  13. Why the Barberan-Fujifilm Nautilus Upgrade Actually Matters for Converters

  14. The Century Mark: Why Southern Champion Tray's Rapida 145 Investment Signals a Shift in Large-Format Converting

  15. The Anatomy of a Strategic Acquisition: Asteria, Mercian, and the Security Packaging Arms Race

  16. From Regulatory Burden to Competitive Armor: The 'Packaging Simulator'

  17. Navigating the Regulatory Relief: What the Omnibus VI Package Means for Converters

  18. What the EU-China Plastics Pact Means for the Future of Fiber Packaging

  19. Blue Ocean Closures’ ‘Paper-Plug’ Rethinks Corrugated Integration

  20. XSYS Thermoflex Edge 80: Shattering the Prepress Speed-Quality Compromise

  21. Hébert Group and ANDRITZ Shift the Dry Molded Fiber Paradigm

  22. Decoding the Second URB Price Hike of 2026

  23. The Carrefour Catalyst: How Margin Protection is Driving the Great Fiber Shift

  24. Why Boxon's Acquisition of Vestbo Emballage Signals a Shift Towards Hyper-Local Consolidation

  25. The Ecosystem Play: Amcor’s Moda Vac Installation at Barra Mansa Signals a Paradigm Shift in Latin American Packaging

  26. What Amazon's Prime Day 2026 Means for the Corrugated Industry

  27. How PCA's Triple-Wall Corrugated is Dismantling the Wooden Crate Empire

  28. How Standardization is Rescuing Rotary Die-Cutting

  29. The Missing Link in Fiber Packaging: PulPac's Dry Molded Caps Disrupt the Closure Market

  30. Goodbye to Plastic in the Freezer: FOLBB Disrupts the Market with its Virgin Fiber GC2 Board

  31. DS Smith Backs 'Reuse Fast Track' Initiative to Accelerate Reusable E-Commerce Packaging in France

  32. Cascades Sets Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Targets: A New Era for Packaging

  33. Emmepi Group Confirms Presence at ACCCSA 2026 in Guatemala: Innovation in Material Handling

  34. Transforming the Packaging Industry Through Global Philanthropy: The PCG Cares Initiative

  35. Siegwerk Completes Acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, Securing Leadership in India's Flexible Packaging Market

  36. EOS Corrugated Group Acquires Significant Stake in Stafford Corrugated Products, Expanding US Footprint

  37. Twinings Pioneers Inclusive Tea Packaging with Accessible QR Codes Across the UK

  38. European Packaging Paper and Board Consumption Struggles to Fully Recover from Inflation Shock

  39. Stora Enso Shifts Skutskär Focus: Phasing Out NBSK for a €19 Million Fluff Pulp Expansion

  40. Hotpack and HZ Corporation Launch "HZP Eco Packaging" Joint Venture to Revolutionize Global Paper Packaging

  41. The German Recovered Paper Market Rebounds from Logistics Chaos

  42. Tetra Pak and Jealsa Launch First Carton for Shelf-Stable Tuna

  43. DS Smith and Geefeenboompje.nl: Pioneering Sustainable Packaging for E-commerce Botanical Logistics

  44. TSMC and Amkor's 10-Year Arizona Pact: Reshaping the High-Tech Paper and Packaging Supply Chain

  45. Gulf Print & Pack 2027: Setting the Stage for the Future of MENA's Print and Packaging Industry

  46. MM Packaging Ibérica Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Packaging

  47. Pusterla 1880 Expands Mediterranean Footprint with Second Tunisian Plant for Luxury Packaging

  48. The Dawn of the 2D Era: How QR Codes are Revolutionizing Global Packaging

  49. Koenig & Bauer and RobCo Launch the Next Stage of Industrial Evolution with No-Code Robotics

  50. Fedrigoni Announces 2025 Financial Results: Revenues Climb 3% to €1.9 Billion

  51. Nordvalls Etikett Drives Label Industry Automation with Sixth Martin Automatic MBS Investment

  52. Rockwell Automation Drives Digital Transformation at Liquats Vegetals: Implications for the Global Packaging Sector

  53. Print4All Conference 2026: Redefining the Future of Corrugated Packaging

  54. Nestlé and Robinsons Supermarket Introduce RVMs for Sachets

  55. Konica Minolta and GM Partner to Revolutionize End-to-End Digital Label Production

  56. Colgate-Palmolive Revolutionizes Packaging with First Recyclable HDPE Toothpaste Tube in Mexico

  57. Swiss Pac Unveils Advanced Recyclable and Compostable Pouch Solutions at CMPL 2026

  58. Asahi Photoproducts Achieves EcoVadis Silver Medal: A Milestone in the Shift Toward Sustainable Flexography

  59. The Strategic Importance of Rigid Boxes in Modern Packaging

  60. Mother Dairy Pioneers Sustainable Packaging with India's First Biodegradable Milk Pouch

  61. Apple Achieves 100% Fiber-Based Goal

  62. CL Grupo Industrial Secures €39.2 Million Acquisition of Papresa: A Strategic Leap in Packaging

  63. Ricoh Unveils the MH3820 Printhead at Interpack: Revolutionizing Marking and Coding for the Packaging Industry

  64. Stora Enso Invests €19 Million in Skutskär Fluff Pulp Production, Closes Softwood Fibre Line 3

  65. Loyd Grossman Strengthens Sauce Packaging with Tamper-Evident Seal Plan

  66. Mondi and Saga Nutrition Drive the Circular Economy with Recyclable Pet Food Packaging

  67. Qnity Electronics Pioneers Next-Gen AI Chip Packaging with Novel Interposer Materials

  68. PepsiCo's Evolution in Sustainable Packaging: Innovations Shaping the 2025 Market

  69. Amcor Secures Strategic Cleanroom Certification at Puerto Rico Facility, Bolstering Global Healthcare Packaging

  70. Berlin Packaging Acquires O.Berk to Expand Rigid and Hybrid Packaging Footprint

  71. Formost Fuji Launches New Website to Elevate Customer Experience and Packaging Innovation

  72. Sidel to Unveil Advanced Packaging and End-of-Line Innovations at Fispal Tecnologia 2026

  73. Smithers Projects Global Secondary and Protective Packaging Market to Reach $300.7 Billion by 2030

  74. Voith Unveils EcoCal HiBulk: A Paradigm Shift in Bulk-Conserving Calendering for Board Manufacturers

  75. Amcor Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Global Growth

  76. Southern Champion Tray Invests in Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 to Supercharge Packaging Production

  77. Cultivating the Circular Economy: How the TICCIT Program is Inspiring the Packaging Leaders of Tomorrow

  78. Mondi and Ovoko Revolutionize Automotive eCommerce Packaging: Cutting Costs by 42%

  79. Unboxing Sustainability: How Absolut Vodka and DS Smith are Redefining Premium Spirits Packaging

  80. Why the Packaging Printing Industry is Accelerating its Transition to Digital Inkjet

  81. Barrier Papers Disrupt the Flexible Packaging Market: Trends and Innovations for 2025

  82. Strategic Growth in Europe's Pharmaceutical Packaging Market: Reaching USD 62.34 Billion by 2035

  83. Smurfit Westrock to Invest €20 Million in Vernon Corrugated Plant Amid €600M French Expansion Plan

  84. The New Corrugated Era: From Raw Speed to Plant Intelligence

  85. Boix Europe Announces Major Strategic Relocation to Deventer and Nordhorn for 2026

  86. Inside-the-Box Printing: Why Packaging is No Longer Invisible in the E-Commerce Era

  87. The AI-Driven Shopper and the Physical Reality: How Packaging Defines the Future of eCommerce

  88. Klabin Reports Q1 2026 Loss of R$497 Million Despite Strong 12% Sales Volume Growth

  89. The Molded Fiber Revolution: Reshaping the Global Packaging Landscape

  90. Konica Minolta Named 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for Sixth Consecutive Year

  91. The Fiber Revolution: How Molded Pulp is Reshaping Global Packaging

  92. The Smart Packaging Revolution: NFC-Embedded Solutions Drive Global Market to $22 Billion by 2035

  93. Europe Flexible Packaging Market to Hit $76.54B by 2035: Sustainability and PPWR Drive a New Era

  94. Custom Holographic Labels: The Ultimate Defense Against Counterfeiting in Packaging

  95. The Future of Footwear Packaging: Market Expansion and Sustainable Innovations

  96. The 2026 World Cup: Where Packaging Becomes the Ultimate Playing Field

  97. Connected Packaging: The Secret Play of Brands in the 2026 World Cup

  98. Latampaper Argentina 2026: A Record-Breaking Benchmark for the Paper and Corrugated Industry

  99. HEIDELBERG's Strategic Transformation in FY 2025/2026: Dual-Use Technologies and the Future of Packaging

  100. Carlsberg, DS Smith, and KHS Launch Sustainable Multipack with Rounded Corners

  101. Ovelar Renews BRCGS Packaging Certification with Maximum AA Grade

  102. From Waste to Design: How the Paper and Board Industry Can Help Protect the Oceans

  103. THIMM Achieves a Major Productivity Leap Through Strategic BOBST Investments

  104. Mondi Unveils re/loop FlowWrap: Pioneering Sustainable Packaging for Wet Wipes with 35% PCR Content

  105. Paranova Print and Packaging Achieves Second Consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Ranking in Top 1% Globally

  106. HEIDELBERG's Strategic Metamorphosis: Expanding Beyond Print in FY 2025/2026

  107. Stora Enso Celebrates Ten Years of Operation at Its Beihai Mill in China

  108. TRUPAL Welcomes Universidad del Pacífico Students to its Huachipa Plant to Promote Industrial Sustainability

  109. CARVIMSA Receives Prestigious Recognition from FSC Peru for its Commitment to Sustainability

  110. International Paper Buys NORPAC for $360M: Why Independent Corrugated Board Producers Should Pay Attention

  111. Mondi and Swiss Krono Pioneer the Shift from Plastic to Paper in Industrial Packaging

  112. Tetra Pak’s FY25 Sustainability Report: Redefining Packaging Resilience Through Major Emissions Reductions

  113. Smurfit Westrock Unveils ActiBlu™: A Paradigm Shift in Glue-Free Packaging

  114. International Paper Fortifies U.S. East Coast Network with Delmarva Corrugated Acquisition

  115. Smurfit Westrock Announces €600 Million Investment in France to Accelerate Decarbonisation and Innovation

  116. Spanish Industry Advances in Automation, but Only 3.3% Operate Fully Digitized Smart Factories

  117. Dunapack Packaging Invests €12.1 Million in Automated Corrugated Board Warehouse in Austria

  118. Accelerating Production: Mark Andy Launches the SmartPress Program to Halve Press Delivery Times

  119. PPWR Countdown: The EU Declaration of Conformity Mandates Sustainable Packaging by August 2026

  120. Cardbox Packaging Doubles US Production with Heidelberg Promatrix 106 CSB Die-Cutter

  121. DS Smith's Closed-Type Tray: Revolutionizing Transatlantic Fresh Fruit Shipping

  122. Technicarton Acquires Cartec: A Strategic Consolidation in the Corrugated Packaging Equipment Sector

  123. Corrupac Coipsa Expands Footprint with Major Corrugated Plant Acquisition in Graneros, Chile

  124. 2034 Forecast: Global Corrugated Board Market to Surpass $314 Billion

  125. FESPA 2026: Shaping the Future of Corrugated Packaging with AFCO and 'The Paper'

  126. AFCO to Showcase Agricultural Cardboard Packaging at the 28th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress alongside UNIQ

  127. FEFCO Summit 2026: Corrugated Packaging Industry Unites in Madrid for 'Circularity in Action'

  128. Mosca Installs Two Key End-of-Line Solutions at Sheard Packaging to Boost Capacity

  129. Mondi: Corrugated Operations in Germany with Strategic Upgrades

  130. Lesters Packaging Achieves Record Growth with Comprehensive Service Ecosystem

  131. Revolutionizing the Corrugator Take-Off: Global AMR Trends in 2024-2025

  132. Thepaper.ai's Groundbreaking Debut at FESPA 2026: A New Era in Packaging Technology