The new facility will be dedicated to manufacturing double screws and infeed scrolls for vacuum-filling machines Germany-based VEMAG is taking a significant step forward in its growth strategy with the groundbreaking of a new 4,600-square-meter production hall. This substantial investment strengthens the company’s commitment to innovation and operational efficiency, further[Read More…]
Packaging
Nestlé Spain invests €15Mn in two sustainable packaging lines in Girona
Nestlé is also building a new high-throughput line for Nescafé sachets, which will allow the product to be packaged in recyclable mono-material To continue promoting the production of products with recyclable packaging, Nestlé Spain has decided to invest around 15 million euros in its Nescafé instant coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules factory located in[Read More…]
Mondi and UN World Food Programme strengthen partnership to reduce food loss
Priorities for 2024-2027 focus on protecting WFP’s food aid packages in challenging conditions, using more sustainable packaging materials, and minimising waste Mondi Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper announced a three-year extension to its partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organisation[Read More…]
Singapore to implement beverage container return scheme from April 2026
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…]
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…]
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…]
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 established organisations announced its launch as[Read More…]
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 designers to assess the texture, colour and[Read More…]
