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What Canada’s 2026 investigation into certain Chinese paperboard cups and containers means for packaging buyers, including landed cost, HS classification, origin and sourcing risk. Read article

How rising paperboard prices affect custom packaging costs in 2026, with practical advice on materials, dimensions, quotations, supplier planning and procurement. Read article

How the EU PPWR is changing packaging compliance for brands selling across Europe, including EPR, material documentation, traceability and supplier responsibilities. Read article

World Packaging Day 2026 explores why packaging matters for product protection, food waste, logistics, branding, sustainability, and smarter paper packaging design. Read article

How automated finishing technology is improving paper packaging quality, efficiency, lead times, premium finishes, and production capacity for packaging buyers. Read article

A practical guide for paper packaging buyers on how the EU PPWR affects recyclability, materials, packaging design, documentation, PFAS, and supplier collaboration. Read article

A practical comparison of UK packaging producer responsibility rules and the EU PPWR, including EPR, design, traceability, conformity, and 2026 compliance. Read article

The latest EU PPWR FAQs clarify packaging compliance, legacy stock, traceability, conformity assessment, enforcement, EPR, and PFAS uncertainties. Read article

VPK Packaging’s StackIT is a one-piece, stackable corrugated packaging solution designed to simplify supply chains, optimize material use, and improve retail handling. Read article

Telefónica Germany’s HomeBox 4 router has received a Green Product Award, recognizing not only the product’s compact, all-in-one design but also the role its packaging plays in improving sustainability, logistics efficiency, and user experience. Made from FSC-certified cartonboard, the packaging uses a Ships in Own Container (SIOC) design. This means it can be shipped without… Read article