Sidel introduces new lightweight bottle base

Its innovative design can also be seamlessly retrofitted onto existing production lines ensuring versatility and the solution requires a low blowing pressure, further enhancing its sustainability credentials StarLITE-R STILL is a new bottle base that employs Sidel’s patented technology to ensu...

Food and Beverage Carton Alliance establishes as unified platform

With a vision to expand beyond Europe, FBCA aspires to unite beverage carton manufacturers and their paperboard suppliers in driving sustainable packaging solutions that enhance food security, reduce waste The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two...

UPM Raflatac unveils swatchbooks for wine, spirits and beverage

The swatchbooks include UPM Raflatac's SmartChoice paper and filmic solutions UPM Raflatac announces the launch of its new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands and...

Cirkla launches fibre MAP trays to reduce plastic waste

MAP trays are widely used for preserving freshness and extending the shelf life of meat and frozen foods Cirkla, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking moulded fibre Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays. As the first and only company globall...

Japan’s TOPPAN acquires Sonoco food packaging business  

This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities of Sonoco’s TFP business Japan’s TOPPAN Holdings has agreed with Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquir...

EU adopts sustainable packaging regulations to reduce waste

The regulation addresses the entire lifecycle of packaging The European Council has officially adopted new regulations concerning packaging and packaging waste. These regulations aim to significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste by establishing binding reuse targets, restricting cert...

Spain’s ULMA Packaging acquires PackDesign AB

This acquisition enhances ULMA Packaging’s presence in Sweden, allowing the company to provide advanced, automated, and comprehensive solutions across various sectors As part of its global expansion strategy and commitment to local service, ULMA Packaging, headquartered in Oñati, Spain, has a...

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos join forces to produce compostable food containers

The Clean-tech company to share tech with Melhoramentos for producing next-generation high-performance pulp-fiber packaging W-Cycle, an innovator in sustainable food packaging and Melhoramentos, a publicly traded Brazilian company announced a strategic partnership. Together, they aim to produce ...

Coca-Cola doubles down on single-use plastic in wake of stalled plastic treaty negotiations

The company is now aiming to increase the utilisation of recycled plastic to between 30 per cent and 35 per cent globally by 2035 The Coca-Cola Company, a prominent member of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, recently announced a shift in its sustainability goals regarding pac...

Econo-Pak announces co-packing facility expansion

This investment reflects Econo Pak's ongoing commitment to providing clients with flexible, scalable solutions in the rapidly evolving food packaging industry Econo-Pak, a leading contract food packaging and manufacturing company announced a transformative expansion of its Milford, Pennsylvania...

Westfalia Fruit introduces laser etching on mangoes in Netherlands

The laser project was a collaboration between Westfalia’s capabilities in The Netherlands and Germany to ensure the fruit’s quality and shelf life were preserved Westfalia Fruit announces the launch of laser etching on mangoes. Driven by its Netherlands-based operations, this initiative elim...

TriMas Packaging unveils state-of-the-art facility in China

The highly automated facility is equipped with advanced injection moulding and assembly capabilities, autonomous robots including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) TriMas announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art, 225,000-square-foot facility for its TriMas Packaging group in Haining, Chi...

Saudi’s Almarai selects SIG as strategic partner

SIG is set to support Almarai’s objectives through flexible manufacturing solutions that align with their sustainability goals Almarai, the Middle East’s leading dairy and food company, has selected SIG as a strategic partner for its five-year expansion plan, which aims to strengthen market ...

UPM Specialty Papers introduces paper-based food packaging solution

This unique solution amplifies the barrier-boosting effect of UPM SolideTM Lucent and UPM PregoTM UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers. The solution integrates Eas...

Westfalia Fruit Showcases avocado-based paper and packaging innovation 

Westfalia developed a proof of concept for paper made from 25-30 per cent avocado waste Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fruits, is committed to utilising all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. As an example, they’ve developed a proof of concep...

Tetra Pak and Lactalis unveil carton package made from recycled polymers

This industry-first initiative contributes to material circularity, reducing reliance on virgin, fossil-based material and helping to shift away from finite resources Tetra Pak and Lactalis have unveiled a carton package that uses certified recycled polymers linked to used beverage cartons, mark...

Omnia Technologies and Economy Process Solutions form joint venture in India

The joint venture will set up a Centre of Excellence in Pune and will focus on producing and distributing machinery and complete plants for the Indian market Omnia Technologies, a leading platform for processing automation and bottling technologies for the spirits, wine, beverage, dairy and ph...

Mountain Blue and Opal partner to launch plastic-free packaging trial

The punnets are made from recycled paper manufactured by Opal in Australia and feature the robustness needed to protect fresh produce through supply chains and freight Mountain Blue, a leader in innovative blueberry genetics announced a plastic-free packaging trial in collaboration with innovati...

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