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 …
TIPA and Bio4Pack roll out certified compostable produce labels amid EU packaging reforms
TIPA Compostable Packaging, along with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a certified home-compostable label for fresh produce in partnership with Bio4Life, a company specializing in compostable adhesive technology. The labels combine TIPA’s compostable film with Bio4Life’s adhesive, BioTak, which is fully certified to European compost standards. The resulting product is …
Henkel reduces emissions in Technomelt Supra 130 Cool without changing product performance
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has announced a reduction in the carbon footprint of its hot melt adhesive, Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, while maintaining the product’s existing formulation and performance characteristics. The company reports a minimum 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions, measured from cradle to gate, across its European production network. Used …
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 …
Henkel rolls out phthalate-free sealants for metal packaging sector
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched a new series of Darex COV sealants that are free from phthalate-based plasticizers, targeting metal packaging applications such as pails and drums. The new PVC-based compounds aim to offer safer and more compliant solutions in response to tightening regulatory frameworks and sustainability demands across the packaging industry. The formulations are …
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Yamato Unveils High-Speed Twin Scale for Food Packaging Efficiency
Yamato Corporation has introduced the Omega-0132MV, a high-speed twin multihead weigher, aimed at improving throughput in food manufacturing and co-packing operations. Part of the company’s Omega Series, the new model offers a reported weighing capacity of up to 600 weighments per minute—300 per side—making it the fastest combination scale currently on the …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Invests R365m in High-Speed Bottling Line in Midrand
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365 million in a new high-speed bottling line at its Midrand plant in Gauteng. The facility is designed to produce 72,000 bottles per hour and will expand the company’s capacity in the hydration category. The line will manufacture Bonaqua Pump Still 750ml and Powerade 500ml …
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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. …
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Amcor Introduces Lightweight Closure for Household Products
Amcor has launched a new polypropylene (PP) closure designed for household cleaning products, focusing on reduced material use and improved recyclability. The Hector Child Resistant Closure (CRC) weighs 7.25 grams, making it among the lightest closures in its category. According to Amcor, switching from a conventional 14-gram closure to the Hector can reduce plastic use …
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KHS Integrates AI into Cap Inspection System Amid EU Tethered Cap Mandate
KHS GmbH has announced the integration of artificial intelligence into its Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit in response to the growing complexity of inspecting tethered caps. These closures have been mandatory on all non-returnable PET bottles in the European Union since 2024, creating new technical challenges for beverage producers. …
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