Under this scheme, consumers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers ranging from 150 millilitres to 3 litres In a major step towards sustainability, Singapore will roll out its Beverage Container Return Scheme from April 1, 2026, aiming to increase recycling rates[Read More…]
Supply chain
Italian food exports to UAE up by 6% in 2024
Italian companies are preparing to introduce new organic and health-focused products to align with evolving consumer trends in the region Matteo Zoppas, President of the Italian Trade Agency, announced that Italy is preparing to boost its food exports to the UAE in 2025, with a target of exceeding 10 per[Read More…]
Kazakhstan among top three importers of Uzbek fruits and vegetables
Russia remained the largest buyer, receiving 40.1 per cent of Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports, while Kyrgyzstan ranked third with a significantly smaller share of 7.5 per cent Kazakhstan ranks among the top three importers of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan. According to the Statistics Agency under the President[Read More…]
ALPLA launches packaging plant in Thailand
ALPLA is increasing its presence in Southeast Asia ALPLA is expanding in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and opening a second location in Thailand. The modern plant in Chachoengsao, near Bangkok, combines all production technologies, technical centre and STUDIOa, the one-stop-shop for design, on a 24,000 square metre site. The global[Read More…]
Wine Australia tests feasibility of alternatives to glass bottles for premium wine
The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions for premium wine have been awarded Federal Government grants to test their feasibility. The grants have been issued as part[Read More…]
Ukraine halts lettuce from Netherlands due to quarantine pest
This insect is classified as a restricted pest in Ukraine due to its potential crop threat Ukraine has halted importing a 10.37-tonne fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after discovering a quarantine pest during inspection. The batch, which entered Ukraine through Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv,[Read More…]
Duravant to acquire Pattyn provider of packaging automation systems
Automation solutions leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pattyn Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pattyn Group BV (Pattyn), a designer and[Read More…]
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 ensure 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET) integration, lightweight, and[Read More…]
Mérieux NutriSciences completes acquisition of Bureau Veritas
Through this phase of the acquisition, Mérieux NutriSciences establishes a strong presence in the Japanese, Moroccan and Southeast Asian markets, and enhances its capabilities in South Africa Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing activities[Read More…]
Growing trend of walnut exports from India: A global perspective
According to Mordor Intelligence, the Walnut market size is anticipated to be $9.26 billion in 2025, rising to $11.77 billion by 2030 The Indian appetite for walnuts has continued to rise since COVID-19, as the country’s rapidly rising population learns about its health benefits. Traditional and modern retail shops, including[Read More…]
