Ahlstrom receives home compostable certification in Australia and New Zealand

Sulpack is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and greasy applications and offers a natural grease barrier for packaging Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based speciality materials, has received Home compostability certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Associ...

Mission Produce inaugurates state-of-the-art packhouse in Guatemala

This milestone expands upon the Company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round with the World’s Finest Avocados Mission Produce, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the inauguration of its new stat...

Turning waste into opportunity inside Egypt’s groundbreaking beverage carton recycling collaboration

Nicola Wagstyl, the Regional Sustainability Expert for India, the Middle East, and Africa at SIG In a groundbreaking initiative for sustainability in Egypt, SIG, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen have teamed up to create the country's first comprehensive recycling system for used beverage ...

Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms Company

The transaction will benefit Huhtamaki with additional capacity and capabilities in moulded fibre packaging Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms, a privately owned business located in Zellwood, Florida, in the United States. The $18 million enterprise value transaction will support Huhtamaki’s...

Wanglaoji launches WALOVI English Brand Identity in Kuala Lumpur 

WALOVI, and inked an international strategic partnership agreement with Baosteel Packaging in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia Wanglaoji Great Health Industry, a leading Chinese natural herbal beverage enterprise, accelerated its Southeast Asian market expansion by signing an agreement with a partner i...

Coca-Cola FEMSA chooses Sidel’s Super Combi for CSD

With the installation of Sidel Super Combi at the Jundiai plant, Coca-Cola FEMSA has boosted its productivity to meet this rising demand for CSD beverages Coca-Cola FEMSA has chosen Sidel’s Super Combi for its carbonated soft drinks (CSD) line in Jundiai, Brazil, increasing overall line produc...

SIG and partners develop solution for recycling used beverage cartons in Egypt

At present, there is no formalised system for waste collection and recycling in Egypt SIG has partnered with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen to establish Egypt’s first end-to-end recycling system for used aseptic beverage cartons. This initiative will help to restructure the Egyptian r...

ALPLA restructures leadership in Europe and Asia

Ronald Tichelaar, General Manager China until then, will succeed him as Managing Director APAC at that time Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe (WEEU) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Roland Wallner (Managing Director APAC since 2021...

VEMAG breaks ground on new production hall

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 streng...

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 N...

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...

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, 202...

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 desig...

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. ...

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 acq...

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...

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