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The findings underscore the urgency of accelerating innovation and development globally as fibre-based packaging moves from an alternative to a mainstream packaging solution for food applications.

The ultra-thin barrier layer, applied at just 0.01mm thickness, is engineered to provide excellent water and oxygen resistance while remaining fully recyclable and biodegradable.

Greif explained that the paperboard increase reflects swollen raw material and freight bills paired with rising buyer demand.

Srinivas Kuppa, Esko chief product officer, stated that packaging today is no longer a collection of disconnected workflows, and that with the Esko AI-enabled packaging cloud, the company is creating a connected digital foundation where intelligence permeates every capability layer.

Consolidating manufacturing, supply chain, quality, ESH, PMO, and IT under a single operational leader reflects Wikoff’s commitment to a more modern, integrated, and standardised operating model across its network.

The second term, beginning January 2027, will focus on WPO’s long-term strategic projects as the packaging sector faces transformation driven by sustainability regulation, digitalisation, food protection, and circular economy requirements.

The partnership will support “What-If” analysis to estimate the financial effects of EPR-linked design adjustments, such as changing translucency or using different materials, before physical prototypes are made.

The Amcor Lift-Off process will take place in three stages during June 2026. Applications will remain open until 8 June, with screening until 20 June.

ExxonMobil’s ionomer-free structure uses widely available polyethylene grades and EVA, materials with multiple suppliers and established production capacity, reducing exposure to single-source disruptions.