Mondi has finalized the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at its Slovak mill in Ružomberok. The company’s Austrian site in Neusiedler is set to complete the shift by 2026. The move eliminates the use of approximately one kilogram of plastic per tonne of finished cut-size paper. Unlike …
Mondelēz and DS Smith trial paper tubs for Cadbury Heroes
Mondelēz International has partnered with packaging supplier DS Smith to pilot paper-based packaging for its Cadbury Heroes range in the UK, marking a shift from traditional plastic tubs. The trial, which introduces 300,000 paper tubs, will be available for a limited time across Tesco stores nationwide starting in October. This “test …
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ALCA Corp debuts world’s first products filled on SIG’s new in-line aseptic pouch system
SIG and ALCA Corp have announced the launch of the first commercial products filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization. The new system, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, removes the need for third-party pre-sterilization of pouches. The debut will take place at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, from …
KEZAD and Al Ghurair Foods drive UAE’s first corn starch plant to power paper and packaging growth
Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …
Star Paper Mills to begin trial production at $54 million recycled container board facility in KEZAD
Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end. The 135,000-tonne capacity …
Mondi and Ekornes replace plastic mattress wrap with recyclable paper-based solution
Mondi has partnered with Norwegian furniture manufacturer Ekornes to introduce a paper-based packaging system for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the company’s previous plastic-based solution. The new CompressWrap system, developed by Mondi, combines two types of FunctionalBarrier Paper to ensure secure compression and transport of mattresses. In the first stage, FunctionalBarrier Paper …
Mondi introduces semi-extensible kraft paper designed for coating and strength
Mondi has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a kraft paper developed to offer a balance of strength, extensibility, puncture resistance, and a smooth surface suitable for high-quality printing and coating. Positioned between traditional sack kraft and machine-finished kraft grades, the new product is aimed at both industrial and consumer packaging markets. It has been …
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SIG Launches First 1-Litre Aseptic Carton Without Aluminum Layer for Juice Category
SIG has introduced the first aseptic 1-litre carton pack offering full barrier protection without an aluminum layer. The new SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material is now commercially available on retail shelves, marking an expansion from single-serve to multi-serve formats. The new development enters the juice category for …
Huhtamaki Unveils Compostable Ice Cream Cups to Expand Sustainable Portfolio
Huhtamaki has launched a new line of ice cream cups that are both home and industrial compostable, as well as recyclable, further strengthening the company’s sustainable food packaging portfolio. The Finnish packaging group says the new solution is made from certified, responsibly sourced paperboard with a bio-based barrier coating. By …
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UCIC Moves Toward IPO with CMA Approval for 12 Million Share Offering
United Carton Industries Company (UCIC) has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to register and offer 12 million ordinary shares, representing 30% of its issued share capital, ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market. The CMA’s approval was granted on December …
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