Amcor has launched the Amcor Lift-Off Winter 2025/26 Challenge, seeking sustainable packaging solutions from global start-ups. The initiative focuses on research priorities in flexible and paper-based packaging, with past editions leading to partnerships in waste analytics and bio-based materials. Start-ups can submit solutions in three key areas, with selected companies potentially receiving up to $500,000 in investment. Amcor’s recent expansions in North America aim to serve the protein packaging market, while the company reported a profit growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The challenge underscores Amcor’s commitment to advancing circularity and environmental responsibility through collaboration with innovative start-ups.

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