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I Co WeeklyIssue #12 — March 26, 2026
M&A

UPM announces €500M recycled packaging expansion

Finnish forestry group UPM has unveiled plans for a major investment in recycled fiber-based packaging capacity at its Nordland site, targeting completion in Q3 2027.

Markets

Global containerboard prices rise 3% in Q1

Average containerboard prices across key European and Asian markets posted a 3.1% increase in Q1 2026, driven by tighter supply and recovering demand from e-commerce packaging.

Regulation

EU single-use plastics directive: what manufacturers need to know

A comprehensive breakdown of the updated EU packaging regulations taking effect in 2027 and their implications for paper-based alternatives.

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