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Molded pulp packaging market size and outlook Molded pulp packaging market size and outlook
12/17/2025
According to a new report from Fortune Business Insights, the global molded pulp packaging market size was valued at USD 5.44 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 5.78 billion in 2025 to USD 9.43 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the global market with a share of 46.32% in 2024.
Metsä Board renews its status on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List Metsä Board renews its status on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List
12/17/2025
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, forests, and water security by the global environmental non-profit CDP.
Graphic Packaging Accelerates Cost Cuts Graphic Packaging Accelerates Cost Cuts
12/15/2025
Graphic Packaging Holding Company has announced new initiatives to streamline its internal services and production operations.
Kruger Kamloops Partners on Indigenous-Led Clean Hydrogen Initiative Kruger Kamloops Partners on Indigenous-Led Clean Hydrogen Initiative
12/15/2025
A landmark clean-energy project advances at the Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill, where an Indigenous-led partnership plans to build one of British Columbia’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen plants.
Insolvent paper producer Feldmuehle to cease operations Insolvent paper producer Feldmuehle to cease operations
12/14/2025
Paperfabrik Feldmuehle GmbH is shutting down operations. After more than 120 years, paper production in Uetersen is coming to an end.
Billerud invests in new headbox at Gruvön mill in Sweden Billerud invests in new headbox at Gruvön mill in Sweden
12/14/2025
Billerud is strengthening its leadership in the premium Containerboard segment through a targeted investment at its Gruvön mill. A new headbox installation on the paper machine will elevate the company’s flagship product, Billerud Flute®, to new levels of strength, quality consistency, and performance.
McDonald's Report: Reusables Questioned in Europe, Fibre Strengthened McDonald's Report: Reusables Questioned in Europe, Fibre Strengthened
12/13/2025
​As European regulators push reusable systems over single-use plastics, McDonald's new report "The Complex Reality of Reusable Packaging in Europe" questions their benefits, backed by PwC UK analysis of real restaurant and supply chain data.​
Körber achieves top "Platinum" rating in CyberVadis rating 2025 Körber achieves top "Platinum" rating in CyberVadis rating 2025
12/13/2025
Körber was awarded the Platinum Medal for its outstanding achievements in cybersecurity in the voluntary CyberVadis rating 2025. This rating surpasses the company's previous ratings.
COFI Warns of Escalating Impacts from BC Mill Closures COFI Warns of Escalating Impacts from BC Mill Closures
12/11/2025
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has issued a concerned statement in response to new mill closures announced across the province, underscoring how the crisis is now affecting workers and rural communities in real time.
GP Invests $15K in Future Workforce & Industry Talent GP Invests $15K in Future Workforce & Industry Talent
12/11/2025
Georgia-Pacific (GP) has reinforced its commitment to cultivating the next generation of manufacturing and industry professionals through two significant educational donations totaling $15,000 to technical colleges and universities in the South.
Essity Earns EcoVadis Platinum for 2025 Sustainability Essity Earns EcoVadis Platinum for 2025 Sustainability
12/10/2025
Essity has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal for 2025, placing the global hygiene and health company among the top 1% of all organizations assessed worldwide for sustainability performance.
Plein.nl and DS Smith Cut Waste with Smarter Packaging Plein.nl and DS Smith Cut Waste with Smarter Packaging
12/9/2025
One year after implementing a major packaging overhaul, Dutch online drugstore Plein.nl and DS Smith have achieved significant sustainability and operational improvements.
UPM Ends Label Materials Production in Nancy UPM Ends Label Materials Production in Nancy
12/9/2025
UPM has announced it will discontinue label materials production at its site in Nancy, France, as part of a broader plan to improve profitability and streamline operations within its Adhesive Materials business.
NBCo joins the Bottle Collective NBCo joins the Bottle Collective
12/8/2025
The Bottle Collective, an initiative driven by PulPac and PA Consulting, has NBCo as its newest member. NBCo, a sustainable solutions provider, specialising in fiber materials, joins the collective to explore Dry Molded Fiber alternatives for the beauty and personal care sector.
Metsä Group to Restart Joutseno Mill and Curtail Rauma Metsä Group to Restart Joutseno Mill and Curtail Rauma
12/7/2025
Metsä Group will restart operations at its Joutseno pulp mill on December 8, following a production shutdown that began in June.
N.S. Trust Invests $1.8M in Wood Fibre and Access N.S. Trust Invests $1.8M in Wood Fibre and Access
12/7/2025
The Nova Scotia Forestry Innovation Transition Trust is investing $1.8 million to help private landowners and forest contractors improve access to markets, reduce wildfire risks and support sustainable management across the province.
Domtar to permanently close Crofton Mill Domtar to permanently close Crofton Mill
12/6/2025
CROFTON, BC, December 2, 2025 — Domtar today announced it will permanently close operations at its Crofton, British Columbia, facility.
FPAC reacts to Ottawa’s plan to support the forest sector FPAC reacts to Ottawa’s plan to support the forest sector
12/3/2025
FPAC Responds to the Prime Minister’s Announcement on Measures to Protect and Strengthen Canada’s Forest Sector
Lignin Emerges as a Strategic Low-Carbon Fuel for Pulp Mills Lignin Emerges as a Strategic Low-Carbon Fuel for Pulp Mills
12/2/2025
Lignin, long treated as a residue in kraft pulping, is emerging as a strategic feedstock for low-carbon fuels.
AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-Pacific AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-Pacific
12/2/2025
Helsinki, Finland – November 26, 2025 – AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Asia-Pacific for a comprehensive stock preparation system rebuild, supporting the mill’s project to install a new fine paper production line.
Ence Moves Forward with First Fluff Pulp Line in Navia Ence Moves Forward with First Fluff Pulp Line in Navia
12/1/2025
Ence has begun the customer approval process for its first fluff pulp production line at the Navia biofactory in Asturias, Spain
Ence commissions new fluff pulp line Ence commissions new fluff pulp line
11/30/2025
Spanish pulp and energy company Ence Energía y Celulosa has entered the fluff pulp market by commissioning a new production line for fluff pulp at its Navia pulp mill
Palm acquires 50 per cent stake in Power Packaging Palm acquires 50 per cent stake in Power Packaging
11/30/2025
German Palm Group acquired 50 per cent of the shares in Power Packaging in Czechia. The plant, based in Nýrsko in western Czechia, specialises in the manufacture of complex corrugated board packaging.
China tightens specifications for dry-pulp imports China tightens specifications for dry-pulp imports
11/27/2025
China has introduced stringent specifications for imports of dry-manufactured, recovered-paper-based pulp (“dry pulp”) with effect from 18 November 2025
Fapajal Papermaking orders new tissue line Fapajal Papermaking orders new tissue line
11/27/2025
Portuguese tissue manufacturer Fapajal Papermaking S.A. has ordered a complete tissue production line for its paper mill in São Julião do Tojal.
N.B. Fiber Loses a Key Buyer as Woodland Pulp Pauses Imports N.B. Fiber Loses a Key Buyer as Woodland Pulp Pauses Imports
11/26/2025
Trade tensions between Canada and the United States are intensifying, with direct repercussions on the forest sector in both countries.
Mondi Shifts to PE-Free Wrappers for European Paper Mills Mondi Shifts to PE-Free Wrappers for European Paper Mills
11/26/2025
Mondi has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its Mondi-branded cut-size paper produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia, marking a major step in its shift toward more sustainable paper packaging.
Kruger Products to Build New TAD Tissue Plant in the U.S. Kruger Products to Build New TAD Tissue Plant in the U.S.
11/25/2025
Kruger Products has unveiled plans to build a new state-of-the-art tissue facility in the western United States, a major investment designed to support the company’s fast-growing U.S. consumer tissue business.
Essity Partners with Accenture and Microsoft on AI Adoption Essity Partners with Accenture and Microsoft on AI Adoption
11/23/2025
Essity has entered a multi-year collaboration with Accenture and Microsoft to accelerate the adoption of AI agents across its global hygiene and health operations.
West Fraser Permanently Shuts Two Mills, Reduces Capacity West Fraser Permanently Shuts Two Mills, Reduces Capacity
11/22/2025
West Fraser Timber announced it will permanently close its lumber mills in Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down.
LatamPAPER 2026 Heads to Buenos Aires LatamPAPER 2026 Heads to Buenos Aires
11/20/2025
LatamPAPER Argentina 2026 will bring together key leaders and decision-makers from Latin America’s pulp and paper industry at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel on May 13–14, 2026.
Sappi Europe to Raise Prices for Coated Mechanical Reels Sappi Europe to Raise Prices for Coated Mechanical Reels
11/19/2025
Sappi Europe has announced a 5–7% price increase across its Coated Mechanical Reels portfolio, effective January 1, 2026.
Flexible cobot offers automation without upfront investment Flexible cobot offers automation without upfront investment
11/19/2025
Robot-based palletising continues to grow as a solution to reduce time, labour and cost in increasingly dynamic production and logistics environments. Now, US-based company Tutor Intelligence is launching a new cobot palletising system specifically built for high-SKU operations — without the usual capital investment.
Hinojosa acquires ASV Packaging, adds 200 employees in France Hinojosa acquires ASV Packaging, adds 200 employees in France
11/19/2025
Hinojosa Packaging Group has finalised the acquisition of ASV Packaging, a French benchmark in folding cartons for the food and consumer goods sectors, with more than 34 years of expertise. This marks the culmination of the process launched in July 2023, when Hinojosa acquired a 49% stake in the French company.
Sonoco Completes ThermoSafe Sale to Arsenal Sonoco Completes ThermoSafe Sale to Arsenal
11/18/2025
Sonoco Products Company announced the completion of the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit to Arsenal Capital Partners, a specialized private equity firm, for a total purchase price of up to $725 million.
Graphic Packaging’s Waco Mill Begins Paperboard Production Graphic Packaging’s Waco Mill Begins Paperboard Production
11/17/2025
Graphic Packaging has achieved a key milestone at its new recycled paperboard facility in Waco, Texas, where the mill produced its first commercially saleable rolls in October—well ahead of schedule.
Extending Reel Spool Life with Ultrasonic Testing Extending Reel Spool Life with Ultrasonic Testing
11/16/2025
Enhancing the Longevity of Paper Machine Reel Spools through Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing
AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report AF&PA Releases Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report
11/15/2025
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2025 Containerboard Quarterly report on October 31.
EPAT 4.2 Launch Adds EUDR, Ethics, and Rights Indicators EPAT 4.2 Launch Adds EUDR, Ethics, and Rights Indicators
11/12/2025
The Environmental Paper Assessment Tool (EPAT) has released Version 4.2, enhancing its position as a leading platform for evaluating the environmental and social performance of paper and packaging supply chains.
Fripa starts construction of tissue machine in Miltenberg Fripa starts construction of tissue machine in Miltenberg
11/10/2025
German hygiene paper manufacturer Fripa Papierfabrik Albert Friedrich KG has started construction work on its new paper machine (PM 8) at its Miltenberg site. The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project took place on 29 October.
UPM unveils premium label materials for wine and spirits UPM unveils premium label materials for wine and spirits
11/9/2025
UPM Adhesive Materials has unveiled a curated collection of Premium Performance label materials for wine and spirits packaging.
Ence Accelerates Transition to Specialty Pulps and Renewables Ence Accelerates Transition to Specialty Pulps and Renewables
11/8/2025
Amid a challenging pulp market, Ence is accelerating its transformation into a specialty pulp producer and renewable energy leader, reinforcing both its competitiveness and sustainability strategy.
Corrugated board producer Bart nearing completion of major investment in Poland Corrugated board producer Bart nearing completion of major investment in Poland
11/6/2025
Corrugated board producer Bart nearing completion of major investment in Poland
Diverging trends on European recovered paper markets Diverging trends on European recovered paper markets
11/6/2025
The recovered paper markets in Italy and the UK took noticeably different paths in October.
Upcoming event: Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 Upcoming event: Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026
11/5/2025
Barcelona hosts Europe’s leading pulp, paper and packaging conference, bringing together mills, recyclers, suppliers, traders, policymakers and investors.
Kruger Halts Corner Brook Mill Amid Water Shortage Kruger Halts Corner Brook Mill Amid Water Shortage
11/4/2025
Kruger has announced a temporary shutdown of newsprint production at its Corner Brook Pulp and Paper mill in Newfoundland and Labrador, citing critically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir that restrict energy supply from Deer Lake Power.
GCP Paper USA Advances Construction of New Texas Plant GCP Paper USA Advances Construction of New Texas Plant
11/3/2025
GCP Paper USA, Inc. has shared an upd‌ate on the construction of its new manufacturing complex in Montgomery County, Texas, marking a key step in the company’s expansion across the North American market.
Lessebo Paper wins the Swedish Design Award 2025 Lessebo Paper wins the Swedish Design Award 2025
11/3/2025
Lessebo Paper announces that the company has been awarded the prestigious Swedish Design Award 2025 for its launch of Lessebo Texture – The Paper Player, created in collaboration with F&B Happy.

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