ExxonMobil, in collaboration with Hosokawa Alpine and BW Converting, has developed an ultra-thin, mono-material polyethylene (PE) bread bag designed for recyclability. The initiative, part of ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers portfolio, addresses key challenges in flexible packaging by reducing material complexity while maintaining performance. Bread packaging, though often perceived as simple, requires a balance of …
Mars Wrigley expands Kenya operations with new sugar-free gum production line
Mars Wrigley has commissioned a new sugar-free gum production line at its Athi River plant in Kenya, investing an additional KES 4.3 billion (US$33 million) as part of a broader regional manufacturing strategy. The latest investment brings the confectionery company’s total capital commitment in Kenya to KES 13.4 billion (US$103 million) …
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SIG and Zydus to launch India’s first single-serve spouted pouches for liquid medicine
SIG has partnered with Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. to introduce India’s first single-serve spouted pouches for liquid cough and cold medications. The packaging innovation, developed using SIG’s StrawCap 30 Linked spout and Motion Servo 3.2 filling technology, marks a shift from traditional multi-dose bottles to pre-portioned pouches designed for direct consumption. …
Bobst unveils automated EXPERT K5 metallizer across flexible packaging plants
Bobst has launched the next generation of its EXPERT K5 vacuum metallizer, introducing autonomous machine operation for the flexible packaging industry. The new system integrates artificial intelligence to reduce operator dependency, enhance consistency, and increase productivity. Equipped with the company’s proprietary iMA (Intelligent Metallizing Assistant) technology, the EXPERT K5 replaces manual adjustments with …
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BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals unveil industry-first recyclable mono-material retort packaging
BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals have jointly developed a mono-material, recyclable retort packaging solution, marking a notable step toward more sustainable flexible packaging for the food industry. The innovation was announced at K 2025 and addresses a key gap in packaging recyclability: high-barrier retort pouches. Retort packaging, commonly used for sterilized, shelf-stable food products such …
ExxonMobil and Windmöller & Hölscher develop mono-material MDO PE freezer pouch for recyclability and performance
ExxonMobil has partnered with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) to develop a non-laminated, mono-material machine direction oriented (MDO) polyethylene (PE) freezer pouch. The collaboration responds to economic pressures and legislative developments, including the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), by focusing on recyclable packaging solutions with improved material performance. The …
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 …
Constantia Flexibles receives SBTi validation for updated climate targets
Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, has had its updated climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation confirms that the company’s goals align with the SBTi’s criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Based in Vienna, the company is targeting a 50.4% …
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ExxonMobil, Alpine, and IMA Ilapak Team Up to Innovate Recyclable Cheese Packaging
In a move aimed at addressing growing sustainability demands and upcoming regulations like the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), ExxonMobil has partnered with Hosokawa Alpine and IMA Ilapak to develop an innovative, recyclable cheese packaging solution. The collaboration is part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, which consolidates its polyolefin products under a …
BOBST oneECG expands gravure printing with metallic effects
BOBST’s oneECG technology is enabling converters to achieve metallic finishes in gravure printing using a fixed set of process inks, a development positioned to streamline production and improve sustainability in flexible packaging. Introduced in 2019, oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) standardizes gravure printing with a fixed ink palette, reducing the need …
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