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Natalie Schwertheim

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About the author

Natalie Schwertheim is the editor of Packaging Insights, where she covers the global packaging industry with a focus on innovation, design, and sustainability. She reports on how new product development, circular economy initiatives, and shifting policy landscapes — from tariffs to recycling reforms — shape the future of packaging.

With an eye for emerging trends and industry impact, Natalie brings clarity and context to the business stories driving change across the sector. She holds an MSc in Political Science from Radboud University, the Netherlands.

Natalie Schwertheim's articles

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Coca-Cola lifts 2026 outlook on FIFA World Cup momentum

For the three months ended July 3, Coca-Cola reported 5% global unit case volume growth, a 7% increase in net revenue to US$13.4 billion, and double-digit earnings-per-share growth compared with the...

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Tetra Pak: How aseptic packaging supports a more resilient European food system

The “hidden middle” of the food value chain — including processing, packaging, storage, logistics, and distribution — is often overlooked, despite its critical role in ensuring food safety, says...

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Webinar preview: FoodChain ID advances food safety through packaging

Ensuring food contact compliance is becoming increasingly challenging for packaging manufacturers, converters, and brand owners due to the complexity and variability of international regulations. On...

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Amcor markets recycle-ready solution for baked goods to maintain freshness and reduce packaging fees

Amcor is launching its AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products such as flatbread and packed pastry. The monomaterial is recycle-ready and helps overcome the bakery sector’s reliance on...

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US FDA greenlights Avantium’s plant-based polymer in food-safe packaging

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Avantium Food Contact Notification (FCN) approval for the use of its polyethylene furanoate (PEF) in food contact articles. PEF is a 100%...

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FachPack 2024: Syntegon to showcase latest machinery and packaging innovations

14 Aug 2024 --- Syntegon will present solutions that allow food manufacturers to transition to sustainable packaging processes at the upcoming FachPack trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, September...

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Xampla equips Chinese dairy giant with natural polymer capsules to fortify well-being ingredients

18 Jul 2024 --- Xampla is partnering with Chinese dairy company Yili to test and validate the bio-based materials company’s microscopic natural polymer capsules for fortifying vitamins and...

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UK foodservice sector seeks standardized packaging circularity from new Labour government

12 Jul 2024 --- The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) calls on the newly elected UK government to install standardized packaging circularity across the UK. Given that the Labour Party now holds...

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