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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 

With 31% of UK shoppers now prioritizing quality when they buy (Ideagen), substandard packaging is no longer an option for brands. That’s why many businesses in the UK are embracing sustainable cardboard inserts, using them to improve packaging, reduce the risk of product damage - and the costly returns this can cause - and provide customers with that all-important positive unboxing experience.

Starbucks has introduced a new takeaway cup in Europe that is both widely recyclable and home-compostable, marking a significant step forward in sustainable packaging. 

Konecranes has appointed Marko Tulokas (b. 1972) as its new President and CEO as of June 1, 2025. He succeeds Konecranes’ current President and CEO Anders Svensson who will leave the company on July 19, 2025, as announced earlier. From the beginning of June until his departure, Anders Svensson will act as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.

Mondi has once again earned Platinum status in EcoVadis’ annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings, placing it among the top 1% of companies globally for the ninth consecutive year. 

Valmet has received an order for a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) from Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper in China. The investment includes an online moisture measurement after the press section, aiming at improving the operational efficiency of the PM 8, a high-speed board machine.

Valmet has received an order from Papirnica Vevce in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to supply a Valmet IQ Web Inspection System (WIS) to inspect paper web quality.

Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1, 2025.

The Navigator Company has approved an investment of EUR 30 million to retrofit Paper Machine No. 3 (PM3), giving it the operational flexibility to produce low grammage kraft packaging papers, along with its current uncoated woodfree (UWF) paper grades.

Rottneros today reported results for the first quarter of 2025.