Tetra Pak and Spanish seafood producer Jealsa have introduced what they describe as the industry’s first carton packaging format for shelf-stable tuna using the Tetra Recart® system. The product was launched in Sweden in May 2026 through retailer Axfood in a 200 ml Mini format and is now being made …
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Tetra Pak has introduced a new 48 oz (1,420 ml) format for its Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge carton package in the United States and Canada, expanding its aseptic carton portfolio for dairy and beverage applications. The new format is designed for products including milk, creamers, juice, plant-based beverages and ready-to-drink coffee. …
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Elopak has started sourcing low-carbon aluminium made with renewable electricity for use in its European carton production, as part of efforts to reduce the climate impact of liquid packaging materials. The material is now being used in the company’s standard ambient cartons manufactured at plants in the Netherlands, Denmark …
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Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Sterilgarda Alimenti, has introduced a 1-litre aseptic carton featuring a paper-based barrier, marking a development in carton packaging materials aimed at increasing renewable content. The new barrier is integrated into the Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 Edge carton, a widely used format. When combined with plant-based polymers, the package achieves a …
SIG has collaborated with UAE-based dairy company Meliha Dairy, a premium organic dairy brand produced by the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production Establishment (Ektifa), to develop an Organic Suhoor Drink packaged in a 200 ml carton format for distribution during Ramadan across the UAE. The product was developed and test-filled …
SOUTH AFRICA: Fibre Circle has launched a Gauteng-wide campaign aimed at increasing the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP), targeting improved recovery of used beverage cartons across the province. The initiative, led by the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, was …
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Asepto, the aseptic liquid packaging arm of UFlex Limited, has announced the establishment of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Egypt—an investment of USD 126 million that marks a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. Scheduled to commence operations in 2025, the plant is positioned to become the most advanced of its kind …
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SIG has entered a new product category with the launch of camel milk in aseptic cartons in Saudi Arabia. The product, NOUG Camel UHT Milk from Sawani, part of the MILAF Global Food Company, is produced and co-packaged locally by United National Dairy Co. The launch marks the first time camel milk has …
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Tetra Pak has announced a €60 million investment in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance its paper-based barrier technology for aseptic beverage cartons. The facility aims to accelerate the development of packaging that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment …
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Asahi Group Japan has introduced LIKE MILK, the country’s first yeast-based beverage with milk-like properties. The product is packaged in SIG SmallBloc aseptic cartons and filled using the SIG Small 12 Aseptic filling machine. This marks the first commercial collaboration between Asahi Group Japan and SIG. LIKE MILK is currently …
