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Circular Action Alliance aligns reporting deadlines across six states and invests $8 million in recycling upgrades as US packaging EPR programs mature in 2026.

Ranpak and Medline announce strategic partnership to deploy sustainable paper-based packaging solutions in high-volume medical distribution centers.

Private equity firm Butterfly Equity has acquired ePac Flexible Packaging from a consortium including Amcor and Indevco, signaling renewed M&A momentum in the flexible packaging sector.[7]

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly has acquired ePac Flexible Packaging, advised by Kirkland & Ellis, signaling accelerated M&A activity in the flexible packaging sector.

New dispersible adhesives enable clean label separation in PET bottle recycling, enhancing sustainability in Asia's food and beverage packaging sector.

The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) establishes harmonized labeling standards and digital product passports to enhance recyclability and waste management, with phased compliance starting before August 2026.

EyeC partners with Beijing Transwest Automation to meet surging demand for automated quality control solutions in China's rapidly expanding packaging sector.

EyeC partners with Beijing Transwest Automation to meet surging demand for automated inspection solutions in China's packaging sector.

A new European industry alliance launched on January 1, 2026, uniting 16 companies to enhance recycling rates for small aluminium packaging like coffee capsules and foils.

Printpack releases comprehensive 2026 packaging trends report emphasizing sustainability, EPR compliance, and digital labeling advancements critical for B2B decision-makers in flexible packaging and labeling.