Bloom Biorenewables, a previous Amcor Lift-Off program winner, has successfully closed a Series A funding round exceeding US$14m. It is collaborating with Amcor on R&D for sustainable plastics.

Koehler Paper has joined forces with French cardboard packaging expert Wimbee, to develop world's first aerosol can cap made entirely of 100 per cent cardboard and paper.

Billerud has developed ConFlex HeatSeal, a recyclable, heat-sealable paper material to replace plastic in packaging applications requiring strong sealing performance and recyclability.

The member companies of Aerobal reported worldwide deliveries of 6.75bn units in 2024. Of those, 900m were in Asian and Australia/ Oceania region, a 4.2% increase over the previous year.

Mondi has received ten WorldStar Awards for innovative paper-based packaging across various sectors. Organised by the WPO, the awards celebrate advancements in packaging design and technology.

The Finnish VTT Technical Research Centre, in partnership with Aalto University and Metsa Board, Stora Enso, and Walki Group, has introduced FOLD, the origami-inspired packaging technology.

Amcor has joined forces with South Korea’s Kolon Industries in a strategic collaboration aimed at developing and commercialising more sustainable polyester materials (PET and PEF) for flexible packaging.

TNA Solutions has secured the Australian Export Award for Manufacturing and Advanced Materials, recognised for its Australian-made production line technology that supports the global food industry.

UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have introduced a biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution designed for food products needing grease and oxygen barriers.

Sonoco has introduced fully recyclable 95% paper-based cans for Nestlé coffee products as part of its EnviroCan range.

PulPac licensee, Stora Enso, is planning to open a dry moulded fibre production unit in Skene, Sweden, with production set to begin in Q4 2024 after successful large-scale testing.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has teamed up with Panverta CPP to develop sustainable packaging solutions that enhance barrier performance and reduce waste. They'll be on show at Tokyo Pack 2024

BioPowder has introduced a sustainable solution using olive stone powders, derived from the by-products of olive oil production, designed to improve the performance of biodegradable packaging.

Henkel has been awarded a German Packaging Award 2024 for the sustainable packaging of its 160m pack of Loctite 55 in the 'Functionality and Convenience' category.

AkzoNobel has launched the Securshield 500 Series PVC-free and bisphenol-free internal coating for easy open food can ends, which meets current and future regulatory standards.

ExxonMobil has collaborated with the value chain to develop a high-barrier, recyclable MDO-PE//PE laminate to address the growing demand for recyclable packaging options.