Ginstberg selects Amcor tamper-evident closure for Belgian mineral water glass bottles

        Amcor is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper-evident closure for glass bottles to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg, the packaging company announced from Zurich on 1 July 2026.     The closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, is being used for Ginstberg’s mineral water range in Belgium. Amcor said the 28mm Flat …

Al Rabie Saudi Foods relaunches GREEN beverage in Saudi Arabia

        Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. has relaunched its GREEN beverage brand in the Saudi market, bringing back the locally manufactured product with a reformulated recipe featuring zero calories, no sugar and natural sweetness from stevia. The relaunch marks the return of the brand after an extended absence and expands the company’s …

Al Khayyat Investments signs exclusive UAE agreement with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages

        Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) to manage the distribution and market growth of the beverage brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican across the United Arab Emirates.     Announced on 1 July, the agreement appoints AKI as the exclusive distribution partner …

KHS advances adhesive-based multipack solution for beverage packaging

        KHS is promoting its Nature MultiPack system, an adhesive-based secondary packaging solution that groups beverage cans and PET bottles without the use of shrink film, cardboard wraps or plastic rings.     The system uses a series of adhesive dots to bond individual containers into multipacks of four, six or eight …

Türkiye to launch beverage packaging deposit return system from 1 July

    According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging.     The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …

Elopak uses low-carbon aluminium in European carton production

        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 …

Mother Dairy introduces India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch

          Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. has introduced India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi NCR, with rollout scheduled from 5 June 2026, coinciding with World Environment Day.     The company said the pouch is designed to degrade in soil after disposal. …

Nampak advances balance sheet recovery in first-half 2026 results

      African packaging manufacturer Nampak has reported further progress in its financial recovery programme, with lower debt levels, reduced finance costs and improved earnings during the six months ended 31 March 2026.     The company recorded normalised headline earnings of R346 million, an increase of 9% compared with the corresponding period last …

Huhtamaki collaborates with Hesburger on fibre lids for beverage packaging

  Huhtamaki and Hesburger have introduced a new fibre-based beverage lid developed as part of a packaging collaboration aimed at replacing conventional plastic lids in foodservice applications. The new lids will be used on Hesburger’s hot and cold beverage cups and represent a further step in the company’s transition towards fibre-based packaging formats. Manufactured from …

Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS together develop rounded cardboard multipack

        Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have developed a cardboard multipack with rounded corners, using SCA’s patented Arcwise technology, with the first launch taking place in Poland.     The pack, named DS Smith Round Wrap, is being used for bottled products including Carlsberg, Garage and Somersby. It is designed for larger …