Bonnie Bio launches biodegradable paper oven tray liner in plastic-free packaging in South Africa

      Bonnie Bio has introduced a pre-shaped, biodegradable paper liner for domestic oven trays, expanding its range of disposable kitchen products with a plastic-free format designed to reduce cleaning and replace aluminium foil in selected cooking applications.     The liner is designed for trays used in 600mm-wide domestic ovens and features a …

KWAL introduces 750ml glass bottle for Caprice Wine in Kenya, expanding packaging formats for the wine market

      Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced a 750ml glass bottle for its Caprice Wine range in Kenya, expanding the brand’s packaging portfolio beyond its established one-litre carton pack. The new packaging format, launched in July 2026, is aimed at broadening consumer choice and strengthening the brand’s presence across modern retail, hospitality …

Konica Minolta and Color-Logic expand partnership to enable metallic label decoration for digital packaging applications

Konica Minolta has expanded its partnership with Color-Logic to integrate the Color-Logic metallic colour communication system with the AccurioLabel 400 digital label press, enabling label converters to produce metallic decorative effects for packaging applications without conventional foiling processes. The collaboration was announced by the companies as part of their continued efforts to broaden digital embellishment …

Coca-Cola sharpens packaging identity under new global visual system across EMEA and Latin America

      The Coca-Cola Company has launched a new global visual identity system, bringing a fresh, dynamic and scalable look to its packaging and other consumer touchpoints while retaining the core brand assets that have defined Coca-Cola for generations.     Announced on 20 July 2026, the visual refresh is built around the strategic …

Mondelēz India introduces Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate with premium limited-edition packaging

  Mondelēz India has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate, a limited-edition product that brings the recognised Dubai chocolate trend to Indian consumers through a combination of flavour innovation, premium positioning and differentiated pack design.     Launched in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, the chocolate combines Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk with a filling …

El Safa Press upgrades packaging operations with three Koenig & Bauer Rapida offset presses

      El Safa Press has invested in three new Rapida sheetfed offset presses from Koenig & Bauer as part of a production modernisation programme aimed at increasing manufacturing flexibility, reducing makeready times and strengthening packaging printing capacity for domestic and international customers.     The investment includes two medium-format Rapida 106 presses and …

Hybrid Software launches PACKZ 12 with AI tools and product authentication support for packaging prepress

        Hybrid Software has released PACKZ 12, the latest version of its PDF editing software for the labels and packaging printing industry, introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and support for Amazon Transparency as part of its workflow enhancements for packaging prepress operations.     The software update is aimed at packaging …

Kanematsu GmbH to launch Canon’s LG-P800 and LX-D400 colour label printers in Europe and the Middle East

  Kanematsu GmbH has announced the launch of Canon’s new colour label printer models, the LG-P800 and LX-D400, across the European and Middle Eastern markets through its network of distributors and partners. The two models are scheduled to become commercially available from August 2026.     The launch expands Canon’s portfolio of colour label printing …

Jordan expands e-waste recycling infrastructure with eight factories and 34 collection centres to support circular economy

    Jordan has expanded its electronic waste recycling infrastructure by licensing eight specialised recycling factories and 34 collection centres as part of a national strategy to improve resource recovery, strengthen environmental protection and advance the country’s circular economy agenda, according to the Ministry of Environment.     The initiative, announced in Amman on 13 …

BW Packaging partners with Crown Packaging Corp. to expand integrated packaging solutions

      BW Packaging has announced a strategic partnership with Crown Packaging Corp. aimed at expanding integrated packaging automation and packaging solutions for customers across North America. The collaboration was announced on 21 July 2026 and combines the packaging machinery portfolio of BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global packaging machinery business, with Crown Packaging Corp.’s packaging …