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Korozo expands with refreshed branding

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:50:37 +0000

International flexible packaging specialist Korozo Group has introduced new branding and a strengthened team as it embarks on its next growth stage.

Korozo has refreshed its branding and updated its logo to better reflect the evolving markets it serves, including food, non-food, automotive, and industrial applications. The new logo features the tagline: ‘Delivering Sustainability, Pack by Pack’, highlighting Korozo's commitment to environmental stewardship and engineering that promote a sustainable and circular future.

To achieve our goals, a new team is concentrating on strategic growth areas. Korozo, under the leadership of CEO Adam Barnett, COO Soner Koç, and CFO Mişel Arditi, is further supported by segment-specific market managers who focus on key areas crucial for the future of the business. These managers include Kemal Yürüm (protein), Fatih Imre (consumer brands), Can Ertekin (pet food and SUP), and Baris Güre (industrial).

Additionally, a redefined customer care division, overseen by Ebru Hacihuseyinoglu Duran, is being established to connect all stakeholders and provide support.

Moreover, the company has launched a new website designed to give customers clear, concise, and actionable insights. The site features a clean design, strong visuals, a simplified user interface, and focused content that outlines the challenges brands face and how Korozo's products can meet market demand.

‘Our transformation is more than an aesthetic update,’ said Selin Bahar Meşulam, CMGO at Korozo Group. ‘It’s a step that reflects our environmentally conscious, sustainable, and global vision. With every packaging solution, we are building the future today and delivering sustainability, pack by pack.’

Barnett added: ‘With 2025 a year of opportunity, growth, and success, we are excited to introduce a fresh identity to the market and reframe what it means to work with and for Korozo Group.

‘It has never been more important to lead the flexible packaging industry in its pursuit of sustainable solutions and to be at the forefront of crafting a circular future. Our deep market-specific expertise, in-house technical know-how, and laser focus on sustainable practices and processes make Korozo Group uniquely placed to fulfill the mission and ambition of customers and consumers alike.’

‘Together, we will build a stronger future with Korozo Group’s global vision, strategic growth goals, and sustainability mission,’ Selin concluded.

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Parkside expands Asian team

Akanksha Meena — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:36:00 +0000

Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has bolstered its Asian operations with two key appointments at its Malaysia site. The appointments of Wong Li Lian as senior business development manager and Wang Lu Chay as new business development manager add over 35 years of combined sales experience to the team in a move that significantly boosts Parkside’s business development capabilities.

This will help to support customers in the APAC region looking for flexible packaging for a wide range of applications including tobacco, food and FMCG.

Lu Chay will focus on engaging with tobacco customers, while Li Lian will work on specialty projects while also keeping her finger on the pulse of APAC packaging market trends and connecting customers with sustainable packaging innovations across the region.

Paul Vaughan, general manager Asia at Parkside, welcomed the duo to the team, and said: ‘Parkside is committed to delivering the very best service and excellence to our customers around the world. We continually invest in our people in order to meet our customers’ diverse needs with local market knowledge and in-depth packaging expertise.

‘Our sales team was already very strong, but Li Lian and Lu Chay have made a big impact on our team in their short time with us so far. Their extensive experience in the packaging sector means they have the expertise and local market knowledge to give new customers the best possible start to their Parkside packaging journey. I speak for everyone at the business when I welcome both to the team – we now feel like the team is at full strength and ready to reach new heights.’

Li Lian is an award-winning salesperson with over 13 years of experience working in packaging-focused roles. Lu Chay has over 15 years of packaging industry experience, and specializes in the tobacco and flexible packaging segments.

The appointment of both in senior roles adds further investment and expertise to the Parkside Asia team, following several key personnel additions that were made in 2024 including Surinder Singh, new business development manager. The team now has the capability to serve the wider APAC region and Middle East with lightweight, low carbon, recyclable paper, plastic and compostable flexible packaging innovations.

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All4Labels Group achieves CDP recognition

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:44:21 +0000

All4Labels Global Packaging Group has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by obtaining global recognition from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the first time, reflecting the dedicated efforts from more than 50 production sites to a greener future.

Founded in 2000, the CDP is a global organization that provides a platform for companies and cities to disclose their environmental impact, enabling informed decision-making and fostering transparency in climate action. In 2024, All4Labels achieved global CDP recognition for more than 50 facilities, earning a commendable B rating for Climate and B- for Water and Forests.

‘We aim to be a role model for sustainability in our industry and ecosystem as well as to bring sustainable products innovations to the market, supporting our customers with eco-friendly alternatives for their labels and packaging. This important achievement further testifies our commitment to driving positive change and fosters a culture of continuous improvement,’ said Dr Günther Weymans, CEO of All4Labels.

These results underscore the company's commitment to sustainable practices and its proactive stance in addressing climate change. The All4Labels Group’s 3Ps Business Model—focused on People, Planet, and Product—steers initiatives aimed at improving social, environmental, and governance outcomes throughout its value chain.

By establishing clear targets for 2030 and aligning its sustainability objectives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), All4Labels ensures that its efforts are strategically aimed at tackling key global priorities and fostering collective advancement.

The importance of sustainability is deeply ingrained in the company’s culture, and such a significant score will propel All4Labels to further develop its practices.

‘We are always improving our standards, and in light of recent regulations, such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), we are continuing to focus our innovations on environmental protection and sustainable practices,’ added Gabriela Neves Ferri, vice president of global R&D and sustainability at All4Labels.

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Lecta launches barrier base paper for flexible packaging

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:05:38 +0000

As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative and environmentally responsible products, Lecta has introduced Linerset FP, a high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging.

This product is suitable for converters and printers seeking to incorporate advanced barrier properties into their packaging or use it as it is. It offers a strong, flexible, translucent alternative for use in bags, pouches and wrapping applications.

Linerset FP allows the replacement of non-recyclable multilayer packaging with fully recyclable alternatives, tailored for use in flexographic printing processes.

The new material is suitable for various applications, including food packaging, industrial packaging and more and is available in a variety of grammages (40, 45, 50, 56 and 78 g/sqm).

The paper adheres to the highest regulatory standards, ensuring safety and reliability in a variety of packaging applications. It complies with food contact regulations, toy safety standards and recyclability requirements, among others, reflecting Lecta's commitment to quality and security.

Additionally, Linerset FP is manufactured in accordance with ISO 14001 and EMAS environmental standards, ISO 50001 energy management standards, ISO 9001 quality standards, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standards, and FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Systems certification. It is also available with PEFC or FSC C011032 Chain of Custody forestry certifications upon request.

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Coveris partners with Nextek to recycle flexible films

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:11:41 +0000

One of the sustainability technology leaders, Nextek, and flexible packaging expert Coveris, have partnered to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with the COtooClean process. The partnership aims to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE and PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.

This collaboration builds on Nextek's success in winning the 'Circular Solutions for Flexibles' award from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW). The award was granted in recognition of Nextek's innovative COtooClean technology, which uses a unique waterless cleaning and decontamination process to produce food-grade recycled materials from post-consumer plastic film.

As part of the partnership between Nextek and Coveris, a demonstration plant is currently being developed in the UK. This facility will implement COtooClean technology on an industrial scale, and extensive trials are planned to gather the data required to meet regulatory standards. Additionally, these trials will provide an opportunity to showcase the technology to the industry. The ultimate goal is to make this innovative process available globally, addressing one of the most significant challenges in recycling.

Professor Edward Kosior, CEO and founder of Nextek, said: ‘COtooClean has the potential to transform plastic film recycling. Since winning the AEPW award, we’ve moved from prototype development to food-grade compliance trials. Partnering with Coveris is the next big step. Together, we’ll demonstrate this technology at scale and work toward a circular economy for plastic films.’

COtooClean addresses a significant challenge in recycling PE and PP films, which are notoriously hard to decontaminate. By facilitating food-grade recycling, this technology marks a substantial advancement towards a sustainable future for flexible packaging.

Christian Kolarik, CEO of Coveris, commented: ‘We’re really a frontrunner in this topic and we are thrilled to collaborate with Nextek on this project – a breakthrough in food-grade mechanical recycling. Sustainability is at the heart of Coveris' ‘No Waste’ strategy, and this partnership is another milestone in ending plastic waste. Together with our ReCover recycling entity and our collaboration with Interzero, we are taking bold steps towards turning waste back into a valuable resource.’

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Packaging to power expansion in flexo print to 2029

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:08:50 +0000

Smithers, the global market intelligence firm specializing in the print and packaging markets, has released The Future of Flexographic Printing Markets to 2029 report. The report forecasts that the value of flexo printing will increase at a 3 percent CAGR through 2029.

According to the report, the global value of flexo printing in 2024 was valued at 230.5 billion USD and is forecast to increase at a 3 percent CAGR to yield a total value of 267.2 billion USD in 2029 (at constant 2023 pricing).

Flexo output is growing across most applications, but notably packaging. Growth in this segment is forecast to continue, driven by economic demand, particularly from e-commerce and consumer-facing boxes.

Flexible packaging, labels and folding cartons will also see solid growth.

Changes in print buying will make digital more competitive with flexo on shorter runs. Digital printing is well established in labels as a mainstream technology that is competitive with flexo; however, the widespread adoption and strong ongoing sales of hybrid presses mean that flexo volumes are holding up and will continue to grow.

In contrast, flexo printing of newspapers, bags, sacks, and envelopes will decline as demand for these end-use products falls.

Worldwide, output on flexo presses was 8.6 trillion A4 sheets in 2024. This will increase to 10.0 trillion in 2029.

The three largest regions for flexo printing are Asia, North America and Western Europe. In 2024, these regions accounted for 81 percent of the global volume and 83.1 percent of the value.

Asia is forecast to experience strong growth at a 5.8 percent CAGR by volume for 2024-2029, with India the fastest-growing national market. North America and Western Europe are mature regions for flexo print and will grow more moderately – 2.3 and 1.7 percent CAGR, respectively—across the same period.

The Smithers report segments the flexo print market by end-use application, geographic region and key national market. It includes data on the installed base, future equipment sales by flexo press format, and consumables (plates and inks). Its market forecasting is contextualized by analysis of the leading commercial and technology developments, trends in packaging consumption, and increased competition from inkjet systems.

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Parkside supports next generation of packaging talent

Akanksha Meena — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:39:45 +0000

Parkside has partnered with Sheffield Hallam University to help support the next generation of young packaging innovators and the company has appointed Hayden Birkenshaw as a technical apprentice.

Birkenshaw, who has enrolled in the University’s packaging design and technology course as part of the apprenticeship, joins Parkside’s technical department, where he will learn skills related to quality control, technical administration, production support, trial support, and NPD. This will enable Birkenshaw to develop a broad skillset while understanding how Parkside – and the broader packaging industry – works.

During his apprenticeship, he will report directly to Dr Joshua Swann, technical director at Parkside – one of the industry’s foremost experts on flexible packaging materials and design.

Swann said: ‘One of the critical issues facing the packaging sector at the moment is talent drain. As experienced professionals age out of the workforce, we all need to do more to offer young talent a route into this incredible industry. And, as a forward-thinking business, we’re always looking at how we can play our part and set an example to others.

‘Programs like this are absolutely vital to the future of the packaging industry. It is a privilege to partner with Sheffield Hallam University to provide a platform for the next generation of packaging talent while also enhancing the capabilities of our technical team. The packaging design and technology course is a fantastic interdisciplinary qualification that will set talented young professionals like Hayden up for long, successful packaging careers.’

The course integrates many elements of the packaging industry into its three-and-a-half-year duration, including design, engineering, management, and business principles. Upon completion, Hayden will receive recognition from the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining as an Accredited Packaging Professional in addition to his degree.

Birkenshaw said he is enjoying the opportunity to develop his skills. ‘It’s been a great introduction to packaging for me. The team here at Parkside has been really welcoming and I’ve already had the chance to learn from so many new experiences across the business. I’m learning something new every day so I couldn’t ask for a better apprenticeship.’

Sharon Havey, apprenticeship coach (packaging) at Sheffield Hallam University added: ‘Programs like this are vital for developing the talent that is the future of British industry. I want to thank Parkside for engaging with us, along with all the employers currently involved in supporting apprentices and young professionals across the country.’

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UPM and Orkla Suomi introduce paper packaging

Adyasha Sinha — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:16:47 +0000

UPM Specialty Papers and Orkla Suomi have launched a new paper wrapper for Panda milk chocolate. The new wrappers will replace traditionally used PP plastic wrappers during a six-month pilot period. Milk chocolate bars in new packages are available in stores across Finland.

'At Orkla Suomi, we want to improve everyday life with local brands that bring joy and make sustainable choices easier. Our products are a combination of tradition, innovation, and sustainability. A great example of our ongoing efforts to replace fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives is the new paper-based chocolate tablet packaging, developed in collaboration with UPM and printing house Walki Westpak. We will pilot this paper-based packaging with Panda Milk Chocolate in spring 2025 to gather insights and experiences from the new packaging,' said Arja Laitinen, packaging developer at Orkla Snacks.

The new type of wrapper for Panda milk chocolate is based on UPM AsendoTM Pro 75 g/m2 barrier paper, which has suitable grease barrier properties for Panda milk chocolate. A cold seal lacquer, which has been applied to sealing areas, allows the paper-based package to be sealed on Orkla Suomi’s existing flowpack packaging machines, which are commonly used to pack products in plastic. UPM Asendo Pro is certified for food safety (BfR, FDA), and the new packaging material has undergone extensive testing, including shelf-life tests.

Orkla Suomi wanted to find a paper-based packaging to support its goal of increasing the share of renewable packaging materials without compromising recyclability. UPM only sources fibres from sustainably managed forests, where forest regeneration is ensured. UPM Asendo Pro has been validated as recyclable (PTS method RH 021/97, cat II) in existing fibre recycling streams, and it is widely available to consumers in Finland and Europe. 83 percent of paper and cardboard packaging is recycled in Europe (Eurostat, 2021).

'Chocolate can be a challenging product to package in paper, due to its relatively high grease level. However, UPM has a solid product portfolio, extensive experience and the broad partner network needed to support the transition to recyclable paper-based packaging. Therefore, we can help converters and brands like Orkla Suomi with their packaging sustainability ambitions and speed up the time to market new packaging material,' explained Kirsi Lahtela, senior manager, product portfolio management, UPM Specialty Papers.

Traditionally, plastic or a paper-plastic laminate has been used in packaging to guarantee shelf life, ensure food protection and keep grease from penetrating the package material. No additional plastic layer is required thanks to the in-built barrier protection provided by UPM Asendo Pro packaging paper.

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