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 pharma industries, has announced a strategic Joint[Read More…]
Packaging
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 innovative packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, on[Read More…]
Mondi completes €95 Mn investment to boost efficiency at Świecie mill
The completion of this project marks a milestone for Mondi Świecie Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has recently completed a €95 million investment at its Świecie containerboard mill, which will increase kraft liner capacity by 55,000 tonnes. The upgrade comprises an extensive rebuild of PM2 and[Read More…]
Mondi to acquire Western Europe packaging assets of Schumacher Packaging
The Acquisition comprises seven corrugated converting plants, two solid board mills and four solid board converting plants Mondi plc, announced that it has agreed to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging. This Acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe[Read More…]
Carlsberg to become PepsiCo bottler in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Carlsberg plans to invest more than EUR 100 million in building a new production facility for soft drinks in Kazakhstan, more than doubling the overall business The Carlsberg Group (Carlsberg) and PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo) are expanding their strategic partnership with a new agreement under which Carlsberg will become the PepsiCo[Read More…]
Twellium and Sidel join forces to build packaging hub in Ghana
The Kumasi site began as a greenfield project, with Twellium constructing it entirely from the ground up Twellium Industrial Company, West Africa’s fastest-growing manufacturing company, has partnered with Sidel to develop a new ultra-modern facility in Kumasi, Ghana – a greenfield project housing two complete PET packaging lines for still[Read More…]
Danone and Prevented Ocean Plastic initiate plastic collection centre in Indonesia
The centre is opening in partnership with consumer goods company Danone, through its Indonesian bottled water brand AQUA Prevented Ocean Plastic has partnered with Danone to open the first major plastic collection centre on the island of Borneo. This collaboration will build, clean, continue the progress of the 25 by 2025 initiative, and promote a[Read More…]
Sustainable antibacterial food wrap that changes colour
This sustainable food wrap is made from discarded fruit seeds, which will reduce waste Scientists from NTU Singapore have created a biodegradable food wrap that changes colour when the food it protects has spoiled. The wrap also has antibacterial properties that could protect the food from microbial contamination. This sustainable food wrap[Read More…]
Re.juve unveils innovative bottle redesign
The redesigned bottles, featuring minimalist labels, put the vibrant colours of the juices front and centre, reflecting the natural beauty of the fruits and vegetables within Re.juve Cold Pressed Juice, a pioneer in Singapore’s cold-pressed juice industry, marks its 10th anniversary with the unveiling of a fresh and innovative bottle redesign. Reflecting[Read More…]
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub
The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a[Read More…]
