Brendan Khoo, Author at Pro Carton

For Information: European Bioeconomy Strategy published

28 November 2025 in EU and Political News, Legislation /by Brendan Khoo

On 27 November 2025, the European Commission published the new European Bioeconomy Strategy. Commissioner Roswall presented the new Strategy in a room full of bio-based products showcasing the diverse solutions the bioeconomy offers.

Update: Summary from 15 October Commission Expert Group on Waste

27 November 2025 in EU and Political News, Legislation, Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) /by Brendan Khoo

The 2nd meeting of the Commission Expert Group on Waste took place on 15 October (with ECMA). Please see below draft notes from the meeting and the attached agenda along with the presentation of RISE institute on their methodology for PFAS testing (relevant for agenda item 3).

Pro Carton to Attend Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026

27 November 2025 in Members News, Pro Carton, Pro Carton Member News /by Brendan Khoo

Join Pro Carton at Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 in Barcelona, Spain from March 9-11.

Spotlight On: Simon Weisskopf, Country Manager for Switzerland and Austria at Sappi

25 November 2025 in Industry Talent, Pro Carton /by Brendan Khoo

In this edition of Pro Carton’s job profile series, we explore the cartonboard industry through the career of Simon Weisskopf, Country Manager for Switzerland and Austria at Sappi.

Spotlight On: Ragna Orbe, Laboratory Assistant at Holmen’s Paper Mill, Hallstavik, Sweden

18 November 2025 in Industry Talent, Pro Carton /by Brendan Khoo

In this edition of Pro Carton’s job profile series, we explore the cartonboard industry through the career of Ragna Orbe, Laboratory Assistant at Holmen’s Paper Mill, Hallstavik, Sweden.

Spotlight On: Tessa Hultholm, Product Manager at Metsä Board’s Simpele Mill

10 November 2025 in Industry Talent, Pro Carton /by Brendan Khoo

In this edition of Pro Carton’s job profile series, we explore the cartonboard industry through the career of Tessa Hultholm at Metsä Board is a Product Manager based at the Simpele mill in South Karelia, Finland, specialising in folding boxboard (FBB) products.

Industry Talent Spotlight Series: A Career in the Cartonboard and Folding Carton Industry (Combined)

4 November 2025 in Industry Talent, Pro Carton /by Brendan Khoo

The Pro Carton Industry Talent Spotlight reveals a new series of interviews focussing on a diverse set of careers in the Cartonboard and Folding Carton Industry.

Spotlight on Sigrid Gerold, Head of Group Product Safety and Quality at MM Group

4 November 2025 in Industry Talent, Pro Carton /by Brendan Khoo

In this edition of Pro Carton’s job profile series, we explore the cartonboard industry through the career of Sigrid Gerold, Head of Group Product Safety and Quality at MM Group

EUDR Update on the Latest Policy Developments Regarding EUDR Implementation

23 October 2025 in Uncategorised /by Brendan Khoo

The European Comission has released a Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL regarding EUDR.

Policy Monitoring Brief – October 17, 2025

21 October 2025 in Brands & Markets, EU and Political News, Legislation, Members News /by Brendan Khoo

Citpa has released a new policy monitoring brief issue for October 17, 2025. Down below you will find the key points of the document as well as a link to the issue…

Packaging Dialogue 2025: Are ecology and economy opposites?

13 October 2025 in National Activities /by Brendan Khoo

This year’s Packaging Dialogue 2025 was dedicated to a topic that will shape our future and that of our companies: Sigrid Stagl, socioeconomist and Scientist of the Year 2024, outlined the “transformation to a resilient, sustainable economy.” Following this, the event focused on opportunities and possibilities under the motto “The future of success is ecological.” The awards ceremony for the Carton Austria Award 2025 and the PROPAK Austria Pro Carton Young Designers Award crowned the event.

Carton Austria Award 2025 ceremony: Record number of submissions!

13 October 2025 in National Activities /by Brendan Khoo

The submissions for the 8th Carton Austria Award 2025 were diverse, and the winners were groundbreaking: both the enjoyment of life and practical environmental protection were recognized. The jury’s Carton Austria Award for the best carton packaging from Austria went to the “Kotányi Advent Calendar.” Other finalists were “Läderach Mini Mousse” and “Alfkens Hof Beerenschale.” The Audience Award went to “DosenKARTON.” The awards ceremony took place on October 7th as part of the Packaging Dialogue 2025.

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For Information: European Bioeconomy Strategy published

Update: Summary from 15 October Commission Expert Group on Waste

Pro Carton to Attend Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026

Spotlight On: Simon Weisskopf, Country Manager for Switzerland and Austria at Sappi

Spotlight On: Ragna Orbe, Laboratory Assistant at Holmen’s Paper Mill, Hallstavik, Sweden

Spotlight On: Tessa Hultholm, Product Manager at Metsä Board’s Simpele Mill

Industry Talent Spotlight Series: A Career in the Cartonboard and Folding Carton Industry (Combined)

Spotlight on Sigrid Gerold, Head of Group Product Safety and Quality at MM Group

EUDR Update on the Latest Policy Developments Regarding EUDR Implementation

Policy Monitoring Brief – October 17, 2025

Packaging Dialogue 2025: Are ecology and economy opposites?

Carton Austria Award 2025 ceremony: Record number of submissions!

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