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Skeptical of those explanations in containerboard, the association argues the moves may signal “a small group of producers having market dominance.”

The film detects spoilage through sealed packaging using natural pigments from purple sweet potato and red cabbage, addressing a key shortfall in standard food packaging.

The bottle’s carbon footprint is 84% below that of standard glass, and the new machine slashes production costs by up to 30%, bringing the Frugal Bottle to price parity with labelled glass.

Tighter scrap supply has already hit local producers, Novelis, Brazil’s top aluminium recycler, closed its Juiz de Fora collection centre last year due to material shortages.

Made from 100% ECF virgin fibres, the range offers food-contact options and complies with BfR XXXVI, FDA § 176.170, and EC 1935/2004.

Packaging volumes beat forecasts, total shipments up 9% sequentially, boxes +6%, external paper +11%. CEO Hugues Simon said fiber rolls are “extremely tight” as demand outstrips shipping capacity.

The tamper-evident seal uses an integrated VOID effect to show a visible, irreversible opening indication, instantly revealing if a package has been opened or tampered with.

The green RAM rating is a key UK market differentiator, as packaging producers must prove recyclability to lower EPR costs and dodge penalties.

The firm’s technology also helps MRFs, waste managers, and regulators spot contamination trends and boost sorting efficiency across the recycling chain.

Each glass bottle bears an engraved data matrix code that AI-powered cameras read at every production-line pass, enabling individual tracking throughout its use cycles.