Packaging manufacturer Mondi has partnered with French pet food producer Saga Nutrition to develop recyclable mono-material packaging for dry pet food products. The collaboration aims to reduce waste and align with circular economy targets by replacing traditional multi-material plastic with a single-material solution. Launched in October 2024, the new packaging is …
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ExxonMobil and France-based XL Recycling, a subsidiary of the Reborn Group, have collaborated to develop stretch and shrink hood film solutions that incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene content without compromising performance. The initiative aims to support regulatory mandates such as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which requires 35% PCR …
Beta Glass Plc has reported net sales of ₦78.2 billion for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 63% increase over the same period in 2024. The unaudited interim financial results, released on July 30, highlight significant growth across key financial metrics, despite macroeconomic headwinds and rising operational costs. Operating profit …
Elopak ASA reported revenues of EUR 289.7 million in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting an organic growth of 2.4% compared to the same period last year, adjusted for currency effects. The growth was largely driven by strong performance in the Americas, supported by the continued ramp-up of the company’s new production …
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A subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has agreed to divest its approximately 50% stake in IFCO Group to Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm focused on infrastructure and real assets. The deal positions Stonepeak as a joint and equal owner alongside Triton, which remains a committed partner in the business. …
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Huhtamaki Egypt has received the Golden License from the Egyptian Cabinet to establish a molded fiber packaging plant in Sadat City, Monufia Governorate. The facility, set to open in August 2026, will be developed with a total investment of EGP 1.47 billion. The plant will cover 22,000 square meters and …
The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Avellar as president of its Africa operating unit, effective September 1. Avellar, currently leading Coca-Cola’s Mexico operations, will succeed Luisa Ortega, who will transition to a new role as president of the company’s Europe operating unit. Avellar will be based in Johannesburg and report to …
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SIG has introduced a new recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging solution for wine, using its SIG Terra RecShield BD laminate and SIG Terra FlexTap. The new offering is designed to meet the performance demands of wine distribution while also aligning with recyclability criteria. The bag-in-box format marks SIG’s first wine packaging to be recognized under the APR …
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The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and the Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) have partnered with Saudi Arabia’s women-led technology company Naqaa Solutions for Environmental Services to advance packaging waste reduction and recovery efforts in the Kingdom. Through the company’s platform, Lesser App, the initiative will implement targeted PET plastic collection …
Toyo Ink Europe N.V., part of Japan’s Artience Group, has introduced a new UV flexographic ink system, Steraflex® GIO UV, developed for applications with strict migration requirements. The new product will be showcased at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona this September. Designed for use on labels, sleeves, and other packaging formats, …
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