Mondi produces paper packaging with white digital printing for Riedel Glas
May 19th 2026
Mondi has created innovative brown kraftliner packaging with white digital printing for Riedel Glas to mark the launch of the All American Bourbon glass series. The intricate design, with fine lines, small fonts, and integrated QR codes, demands high-quality printing. For packaging printing, Mondi uses...
Fibtray, a technology patented by AINIA for modified atmosphere packaging in cardboard
May 12th 2026
Fibtray Solutions SL, a startup backed by AINIA and REDIT Ventures, has signed an agreement with Grupo La Plana to produce the Fibtray tray, a laminated cardboard container that can reduce plastic use by up to 96% compared to conventional trays. Its design allows for the development of cardboard solutions suitable for modified atmosphere packaging...
Recycling paper and cardboard, a well-established habit
May 12th 2026
To mark World Recycling Day, celebrated every May 17th to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste management, the Paper Forum has presented the results of its 'Dissemination Study on Paper Products', prepared by IO Investigación. The report analyzes consumer perceptions of...
Metsä Board puts its Lead the Pack strategy into practice at Interpack 2026
April 15th 2026
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf (May 7-13), Metsä Board, part of the Metsagroup, will showcase its Lead the Pack strategy, with a particular focus on the food and foodservice, healthcare, and retail sectors. In line with its recently published Lead the Pack strategy, Metsä Board will present new…
The cardboard packaging sector maintains its growth in Spain
March 13th 2026
The Spanish cardboard packaging sector maintains a solid and stable trajectory, consolidating its position as a strategic industry for the value chain of consumer goods, food, and other industrial sectors. According to the latest sector data, production reached 525.918 tons in 2025, representing a growth of 1,84% compared to...
Winners of the European Carton Excellence Award 2025
22th September 2025
Organized by Pro Carton and the European Carton Manufacturers Association (ECMA), the 2025 European Carton Excellence Awards have announced their winners. The gala was held on September 18 in Istanbul, Turkey. LUMENE's 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar received the prestigious "Carton of the Year" award. The calendar was designed by...
FBCA introduces RECY:CHECK certification and the new edition of the Ecodesign Guidelines for Recycling
August 18th, 2025
The Food & Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) launches RECY:CHECK, a recyclability certification protocol for fiber-based packaging (FBCP). This launch follows the publication of the 2025 edition of the Ecodesign for Recycling (DfR) Guidelines specific to liquid carton packaging (LPCs).
Carmen Alonso, Sales Director MPO-MPACK
July 29, 2025
"For MPO, sustainability isn't an option: it's part of our value proposition." With 75% of its business focused on the premium segment, MPO focuses on recyclable materials like cardboard, reducing plastic use and designing functional, attractive, and environmentally friendly packaging. MPO specializes in packaging...
SIG launches a 1-liter aseptic carton pack with full barrier protection without a foil layer
July 28, 2025
SIG has launched the first 1-liter aseptic carton packs made with SIG Terra Alu-free + Full Barrier packaging material, which are now available in supermarkets. This is the world's first full-barrier packaging material for aseptic packaging without a foil layer, further reducing the already low environmental footprint.
The trend towards concentration in the cardboard packaging sector continues
April 28th 2025
ASPACK has published its data for the 2024 financial year. According to these figures, production in the cardboard packaging manufacturing sector in Spain amounts to more than 450.000 metric tons, representing an increase of 1,17% compared to the 2023 financial year. Sales volume in millions of euros reached 1.217 million euros.
