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Old Bay Seasoning in tin: McCormick’s Old Bay returns to its classic printed tin canister—iconic blue-and-yellow graphics with a red lid—shown here with front panel and back label (nutrition facts/recipes).
Containers & Closures
McCormick's Old Bay Leads Charge of Spices Back to Tin
McCormick's Old Bay, and newer clean-label players, are bringing spices back to printed tin, pairing shelf impact and vintage charm with potential sustainability upside as EPR pressures grow.
December 12, 2025

Sustainability

Cartoning
Spanish Juice Brand Debuts Aseptic Pack with Paper Barrier
The 92% renewable-material carton for García Carrión’s Don Simón juice brand replaces the traditional aluminum foil barrier with one made of paper and plant-based coatings.
December 12, 2025
Spanish juice producer García Carrión is using Tetra Pak’s paper-based barrier technology for aseptic cartons for its flagship brand, Don Simón.
Bio-based
Twenty Years of Bioplastics: EUBP Reflects, Regroups, and Looks Ahead
At the 20th European Bioplastics Conference, industry pioneers trace the journey from early experimentation to today’s policy-driven landscape, sharing lessons learned and priorities for accelerating growth.
December 8, 2025
(l.to r.) AT EBP25, Lars Börger of nova-Institute, discussed the last 20 years of European Bioplastics and the bioplastics industry with panelists Patrick Zimmerman of FKuR, Francois de Bie of Emirates Biotech, Hasson von Pogrell of EUBP, Mariagiovanna Vetere of NatureWorks, and Alessandra Funcia of Sukano.
Bagging & Pouching
ProAmpac to Acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging from TC Transcontinental
ProAmpac
Acquisition will expand ProAmpac’s global footprint in sustainable packaging solutions and material science expertise.
December 8, 2025
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Recycling
McDonald's Japan, Johnson's Baby, and Sephora Design Recyclable Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of packaging designed for recyclability from McDonald's Japan, Johnson's Baby, and Sephora from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
December 5, 2025
The lid transition contributes to an overall annual reduction of 6,600 tons of virgin plastic in Japan.
Bio-based
Bioplastics to Double by 2030; Packaging Leads the Market
At the European Bioplastics Conference, EUBP reports sharp growth across key bio-based polymers and confirms that packaging will continue to drive the bioplastics market through 2030.
December 4, 2025
At the 2025 European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin, Managing Director Hasso von Pogrell shared results of a new study on the global market for bio-based plastics.
Recycling
Robopac Receives the International Green Apple Environment Award Thanks to Technoplat PW
Robopac
Robopac has been honored for its environmental achievements with Technoplat PW, a paper wrapping turntable designed for sustainable packaging.
December 3, 2025
From left: Gian Luca Buschi (Robopac Machinery Sales & Marketing Director), Laylan Senior, and Anthony Matthew from Aetna Group UK, who received the award at the House of Lords in London.
Bio-based
TIPA Acquires SEALPAP: Delivering Full-Service Sustainable Packaging for a Circular Future
TIPA Compostable Packaging
Acquisition expands TIPA’s offering with both compostable and recyclable paper solutions to meet evolving EU regulations and consumer demand.
December 3, 2025
SEALPAP cutlery
Sustainability
SEALPAP
December 3, 2025
Podcasts
Through the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #5 SC Johnson Calls for EPR Clarity at Packaging Recycling Summit
The #5 most downloaded episode: Packaging World editor-in-chief, Matt Reynolds and Jeff Bezzo, executive director of plastic and packaging sustainability at SC Johnson, discussed harmonization across states as a potential catalyst for EPR compliance at the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit.
December 2, 2025
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Podcasts
Through the Line Podcast: Glacier's AI Tool Turns Recycling Data into Insight
Pilots with Colgate-Palmolive and Amazon helped shape Glacier’s new DataStream platform, a subscription tool launched today that lets CPGs verify recyclability performance and close the loop between packaging design and real sortation and recovery outcomes.
November 25, 2025
Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Recycling
SodaStream, Mastronardi Produce, and Presto Design Paper-based Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper-based packaging from SodaStream, Mastronardi Produce, and Presto from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
November 25, 2025
The SIG Dome is made primarily from FSC-certified paperboard, the packaging is produced using 100% renewable electricity and is intended to be fully recyclable.
Recycling
Beyond Burger, Amazon UAE, and Colgate-Palmolive Design Recyclable Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of packaging designed for recyclability from Beyond Burger, Amazon UAE, and Colgate-Palmolive from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
November 21, 2025
The updated packaging incorporates a tray composed of 35% recycled plastic and is designed to enhance recyclability.
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Returnity Launches Initiative to Capture Retail Packaging Pain Points from the Frontlines
Returnity's "Backroom Reality" campaign spotlights how backrooms have become complex logistics hubs utilizing outdated tools and equipment.
Pet Food Packaging
Recyclable Cup Coating for Hot Beverages
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