Siegwerk launches mineral oil-free inks for pharma packaging in India

  Siegwerk has announced its entry into India’s pharmaceutical packaging sector with the launch of a dedicated range of mineral oil-free inks, a move aimed at enhancing consumer safety and addressing emerging regulatory concerns. The announcement, made on October 30, 2025, reflects the company’s strategic shift to support the growing demand for safer packaging materials …

PepsiCo rolls out first major rebrand in 25 years to reflect global evolution

PepsiCo has introduced a new corporate brand identity, marking the company’s first major rebrand in nearly 25 years. The update reflects the transformation of PepsiCo from a beverage-focused business to a global food and beverage group with a portfolio of over 500 brands. Founded 60 years ago through the merger of Pepsi and Lay’s, the …

Bormioli Luigi introduces Swing: a refillable glass lipstick with recyclable features

Bormioli Luigi has introduced Swing, a new refillable glass lipstick model that extends its existing makeup packaging collection. The launch follows the company’s earlier Murano line, which was developed for lip gloss and mascara. Presented at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco, Swing is designed with a slim, transparent glass body that aims to …

Arla Foods invests EUR 50m in Bahrain site to expand cheese glass jar production

      Arla Foods is investing EUR 50.9 million to expand its production site in Bahrain, aiming to increase output of its spreadable cheese in glass jars sold under the Puck® brand. The move is part of the company’s plan to strengthen its position in the cheese glass jar segment across the Middle East …

Heidelberg advances prepress automation with Compact Pallet Loader and Bender

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has expanded its automation capabilities in prepress with the introduction of the Compact Pallet Loader (CPL) and Compact Bender systems. Integrated into the computer-to-plate (CtP) line alongside the Suprasetter, the systems aim to streamline plate handling while reducing operator involvement and costs. The company’s approach aligns with its broader objective of …

BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals unveil industry-first recyclable mono-material retort packaging

BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals have jointly developed a mono-material, recyclable retort packaging solution, marking a notable step toward more sustainable flexible packaging for the food industry. The innovation was announced at K 2025 and addresses a key gap in packaging recyclability: high-barrier retort pouches. Retort packaging, commonly used for sterilized, shelf-stable food products such …

ExxonMobil and Windmöller & Hölscher develop mono-material MDO PE freezer pouch for recyclability and performance

      ExxonMobil has partnered with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) to develop a non-laminated, mono-material machine direction oriented (MDO) polyethylene (PE) freezer pouch. The collaboration responds to economic pressures and legislative developments, including the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), by focusing on recyclable packaging solutions with improved material performance.     The …

Sidel launches pressure-resistant PET bottle for nitrogen-dosed still water

Sidel has unveiled Nitro Square, a new square-shaped bottle design for nitrogen-dosed still water, targeting producers seeking differentiation in a market traditionally dominated by cylindrical bottle formats. According to Sidel, most bottles in this segment are round due to the internal pressure created by the nitrogen dosing process. “The nitrogen-dosed water bottle market is largely …

Al Ain Farms and Al Dahra partner to strengthen UAE’s dairy supply chain

      Abu Dhabi, UAE – Al Ain Farms Group has entered a three-year agreement with Al Dahra Group to secure a steady supply of raw milk sourced from Al Ain, marking a strategic move to reinforce domestic dairy supply and support the UAE’s broader food security objectives.     The agreement was formalized …

Siegwerk earns EcoVadis Gold, ranks among top 5% of assessed companies

    Siegwerk has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance, just weeks after announcing a Silver rating. With an overall score of 78 out of 100, the Germany-based printing ink and coatings supplier is now ranked in the 96th percentile of all companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis.     The Gold …