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 …

Al Ain Farms Group and Borouge expand UAE-made packaging material supply

      Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and Borouge have expanded their partnership to increase the supply of locally produced packaging resin materials used across AAFG’s packaging operations in the UAE.     Signed during Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the Memorandum of Understanding will see Borouge supply around 3,500 tonnes …

Aptar introduces inverted lidless dispensing closures for design-led packaging formats

        AptarGroup has introduced a new inverted lidless dispensing closure portfolio, focused on simplifying pack architecture while improving dispensing functionality in beauty and personal care applications.     The design eliminates the need for a separate cap or lid, enabling an inverted, ready-to-dispense packaging format where the closure remains open but controlled. …

Amcor launches next generation flip top closure for sauce market

      Amcor has introduced a new generation flip top closure designed for condiments such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces, as part of its ongoing packaging development efforts. The closure, branded as the 55 mm Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, represents an updated version within the company’s 38/400 neck finish range.     …

PulPac develops fibre-based caps to replace plastic closures

      PulPac has introduced fibre-based caps developed using its Dry Molded Fiber technology, targeting the replacement of conventional plastic closures in packaging applications. The development is being carried out in collaboration with PA Consulting and Optima, as part of ongoing efforts to expand fibre-based packaging formats.     The caps are designed to …

Amcor develops lightweight tethered cap for Wattwiller

      Amcor has developed a new lightweight tethered cap for Wattwiller, a premium mineral water brand sold in France, following a year-long collaboration with Wattwiller’s owner, Spadel. The customised closure has been designed to reduce material use while improving usability, and is produced at Amcor’s Frankenthal facility in Germany.     Manufactured from …

Aptar Closures expands dispensing solutions portfolio for specialty sauce market

        Aptar Closures has broadened its dispensing solutions portfolio to address the evolving needs of the specialty sauce market, introducing four closure types: Tower, Tab Top, Directional Snap Top, and Ecolite Directional Pour Spout.     The company, headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has developed these solutions to enhance functionality, hygiene, and …

Guala Closures acquires Metal Crowns to expand footprint in East Africa

  Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Crowns Group, a Nairobi-based manufacturer of crown corks and plastic closures, in a move to strengthen its position in the East African bottling industry.     Established in 1978, Metal Crowns Group operates two production facilities and supplies global customers in the beer and carbonated …

Rotzinger introduces modular VarioFill platform for flexible OTC product filling and capping

Rotzinger PharmaPack has unveiled VarioFill, a modular filling and capping platform aimed at manufacturers and contract fillers of over-the-counter (OTC) products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceuticals. The platform is designed to accommodate a wide range of solid and liquid products. It supports various packaging materials, container shapes, and closure types, enabling users to …

Aptar Closures to Debut Next-Gen Tamper-Evident Sports Caps at Drinktec 2025

      Aptar Closures is set to unveil a trio of next-generation sports beverage closures at Drinktec 2025, taking place September 15–19 in Munich. The company will showcase its new solutions—NexTE, Rocket, and Balance—at Hall C6, Stand C6-342, positioning them as a response to evolving industry demands in safety, consumer convenience, and recyclability.   …