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.
ITC Packaging launches CombiCup, a packaging solution that combines plastic and cardboard
February 28th 2025
This range of thermoformed cups from ITC Packaging combines the functionality and versatility of plastic with the natural appearance of paper to offer a 100% recyclable packaging solution. CombiCup has been specially designed for ready-to-drink products, being ideal for both hot and cold beverages as well as for frozen products.
Josep Maria Berga, new president of ASPACK
February 7th 2025
ASPACK begins a new phase with Josep María Berga at the head of the association. With a solid track record in the cardboard packaging sector, Josep María Berga assumes the presidency with the commitment to promote the growth of the industry and strengthen collaboration between companies. In this interview, he shares his vision for the next four years.
Packaging design for Dehesia solid deodorants
February 5th 2025
Dehesia solid deodorants were conceived as a sustainable and healthy option to conventional deodorants, as they last longer (twice as long), do not contain gases (like aerosols), and do not use synthetic ingredients. For this product, Eva Arias designed an equally sustainable packaging, which is also easy to apply without having to ...
TNT GROUP creates a luxurious cardboard box for Roja perfumes
January 27, 2025
For Roja, TNT Group has created a luxurious cardboard lift-up box, wrapped in textured paper and embellished with discreet hot-stamping on the outside. The ingenious magnet-free mechanical closure system features a plate that fits perfectly into a slot. Both the slot and the plate are covered in gold foil. It is ...
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance is born
January 24, 2025
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) is the result of the merger of The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) and EXTR:ACT, two European associations dedicated to promoting the use of cartonboard for food and beverages as a sustainable packaging solution, as well as ensuring the collection and recycling of these containers. With the aim of ...
