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Amcor Solutions has released a new European survey focused on the purchasing habits and packaging preferences of wet pet food consumers. The survey covered six countries—France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK—and a total of 2457 wet pet food buyers. The survey shows that the core decision factors for consumers when choosing wet pet food are ingredients and nutrition, price and perceived quality, followed by pack size and ease of use; among which wet dog

On October 21, 2026, UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt jointly developed a starch-based barrier recyclable paper packaging prototype, which was showcased at the Pack‑Expo international packaging exhibition in Chicago. The solution features a plant-based starch barrier layer and a bio-based heat seal coating, and has passed the first stage of recyclability testing at Western Michigan University in the United States, while also completing grease resistance performance validation, for PFAS-free

Recently, the 300,000-kiloliter-per-year project of Snow Beer (Chaoyang) Co., Ltd. was officially announced to be put into operation, with a total investment of RMB 1.02 billion. It is reported that the new Snow Chaoyang plant is located in Shuangta District, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, covering a total area of 280 mu. It is understood that after the project reaches full production, it will achieve an annual beer production capacity of 300,000 kiloliters and is expected to create an annual output value of RMB 1 billion. According to reports, the plant is equipped with two specialized packaging production lines for bottled and canned products, connecting the full chain from raw material processing

The Fresh Convenience Dishes group standard, led by Dingdong Maicai and jointly compiled with Suzhou Xiaomeiyuan Food, Yijiafengchu (Hangzhou) Food, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food and other enterprises, has been published on the National Group Standard Information Platform and has been in effect since September 20, 2026; it is now one month old. As the first group standard in this field in China, it fills the standardization gap in this segment and pushes this fast-growing category to a new starting point where there is a standard to follow. For food machinery and equipment

Recently, Lu Lu, President and General Manager of SIG Asia Pacific, and the delegation visited the China Packaging Federation (hereinafter referred to as "CPF") and held talks with Li Hua, President of CPF, and association leaders. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges and reached broad consensus on core topics including green and low-carbon development, industry co-building, policy coordination and Asia-Pacific market trends. During the talks, the two sides aligned on green and low-carbon packaging strategies. CPF stated that it will actively promote the environmental friendliness and recyclability of aseptic cartons

The sap flowing through the forests is becoming a red-hot new track. According to a report by China Green Times titled "Liquid Gold: Standardized Collection and Rational Consumption — Ten Questions and Answers on Birch Sap and the Birch Sap Industry," China's birch sap industry showed explosive growth from 2024 to 2025, with national annual collection exceeding 60,000 tons; Yichun City harvested 47,500 tons in 2024, with an output value of RMB 317 million. People's Daily reported in "Record of Transformation in the Yichun Forest Region"

Foodmate News — As the global digitalization of food labels accelerates, South Korea has taken the lead since 2024 in permitting the use of digital labels on domestically produced processed foods and other products. In August 2025, South Korea amended the Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods, Etc., providing a clear legal basis for digital labels and extending their scope to imported foods and other areas. Foodmate has summarized the relevant South Korean digital labeling requirements for companies exporting to South Korea, for the reference of industry peers exporting to the Korean market. 0

Entering 2026, the food packaging industry has seen a dense flow of developments: Beijing released the country's first green packaging guide for food delivery merchants, the EU's new product packaging regulation took effect, the new national standard for food-contact coatings came into force, and a batch of eco-friendly materials and smart packaging products were unveiled one after another. Policy and product moves intertwine, pointing to the same judgment — food packaging is being reshaped by three forces: green, safety and intelligence. Policies tighten, and green packaging moves from a "bonus" to a "must-answer question". On September 1 this year,

Foodmate News: Vietnam recently issued Decree 384/2026/NĐ-CP, “Regulations on Determining the Vietnamese Origin of Goods Produced and Circulated Domestically.” This is a body of origin regulations specifically for goods produced in Vietnam and circulated in the domestic market, and it is expressly stated to take effect officially on January 1, 2027. The new policy aims to establish a clear and unified framework for determining the origin of goods circulated domestically in Vietnam. For enterprises that invest in building factories and produce products in Vietnam

On October 13, 2026, the 2026 Dairy Brand Marketing and Packaging Innovation Development Forum opened successfully. The forum was jointly hosted by Bohua Exhibition and Shanghai Ruinong Consulting, bringing together more than 100 representatives from the entire industry chain, including dairy processing, packaging materials and equipment, and brand marketing services, to focus on China's dairy brand building, product innovation and packaging upgrading pathways in the new development stage and to jointly explore new directions for high-quality industry development. Liu Chao, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the China Dairy Industry Association, attended the forum