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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and Fibre Box Association (FBA) announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.” The Voluntary Standard provides an industry-supported set of test protocols that evaluate…

Esko, the provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging/label industry, has unveiled a new carbon emission calculation capability developed in partnership with CarbonQuota. This integrated solution reportedly enables packaging converters to measure and reduce their environmental impact through automated carbon footprint calculations, helping them meet sustainability goals and…

Mondelēz International, the maker of snacks like Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the supermarket of “blatantly” copying the packaging for its food products. In May, Mondelēz, an Illinois corporation, submitted a 72-page federal complaint that claims Aldi uses similar packaging on…

Giovanni Bettini, Head of Sales, MHI EMEA, has confirmed the sale of the 700th EVOL in the world. “It is a great honour to announce this milestone,’’ says Bettini. “This is an historic achievement for MHI.” The 700th EVOL has been sold to a European customer, who said, “We have prepared…

Tampa, Florida based Advantive announced that Ryan Asche, Chief Financial Officer at Advantive, has been named a 2025 CFO of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This prestigious honor recognizes Ryan’s exceptional financial leadership and the critical role he has played in fueling Advantive’s growth and innovation. CFO of the…

All Printing Resources (APR), a provider of flexographic printing solutions, is celebrating 20 years of SupplySentry, which serves as the company’s intelligent inventory management system. At the same time, APR has unveiled the next-generation version of the platform. Since its debut, SupplySentry has reportedly helped flexographic printing companies eliminate stock-outs, reduce…

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association recognized 425 corrugated industry plants for safety achievements in 2024. Safety Awards are given based on data compiled for the recently released 2024 Corrugated Container Industry Annual Report of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. The associations presented 190 Perfect Plant Awards…

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced it will accept University Award Program proposals through September 1 for funding next year. Proposals should be for larger requests—generally above $25,000—and may include equipment donation, software donation, or any need that will help maintain, grow or enhance your packaging or related programs. A…

Washington and Maryland enacted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, sending a signal that the national momentum behind sustainable packaging is accelerating. These measures shift the financial burden of recycling from local governments to the companies that produce packaging, aligning economic incentives with environmental responsibility. These laws brought the national…

The Paperboard Packaging Council has announced that the submission deadline for the 82nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition has been extended to Monday, June 16. The signature competition is more than a contest — it’s a platform to elevate your organization and the industry. It celebrates innovation, sustainability, craftsmanship, and impact across…