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Sidel launches EvoDECO Next roll-fed labeller with up to 75% material reduction

  Sidel has introduced EvoDECO Next, a next-generation roll-fed labelling system designed to enable partial-label decoration on PET bottles while reducing label material consumption and maintaining high-speed production performance.     The new platform allows beverage producers to replace conventional wraparound labels with smaller partial labels, exposing more of the bottle surface. According to Sidel, …

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Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid launch world’s first resealable fibre-based food tray

        Gainesville, Georgia, USA – 12 October 2026: Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid have jointly announced the launch of what they describe as the world’s first commercially scalable resealable fibre-based food tray packaging solution, combining moulded fibre trays, peel-and-reseal lidding film and automated sealing technology for fresh proteins, produce, ready meals and other …

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Tetra Pak advances paper-based ice cream wrap to address consumer preferences

      Tetra Pak announced in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 6 October 2026 that it is advancing commercialisation of Tetra Pak Ice Cream Wrap, a wrapping solution made from up to 85% paper, to expand packaging options for ice cream producers responding to changing consumer preferences.     The paper is sourced from FSC-certified forests …

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Sealed Air introduces CRYOVAC ZeroPrep pouches for food service condiment dispensing

      Sealed Air Corporation introduced CRYOVAC ZeroPrep hand-dispensing pouches for restaurant condiments and sauces on September 22, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The pre-filled flexible format is designed to replace squeeze bottles and other rigid containers used in food service kitchens, removing the need for bottle preparation and cleaning.     Each handheld …

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Coveris announces thermoformed flatbread packaging for retailers to replace non-recyclable formats

        Coveris has announced  the  launch of PolyFlex Thermoform, developed with Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez for flatbreads sold through UK and EU retailers, to replace non-recyclable thermoformed food packaging for use in bakery applications.     The packaging has initially been introduced across three Al’Fez flatbread varieties, including Turkish-Style Flame Baked Mini …

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Dubai Central Laboratory introduces A-to-E nutritional labels for packaged food

        Dubai Central Laboratory has introduced a food testing service to verify nutritional declarations on packaged food, with an A-to-E classification reported as part of the initiative to improve the reliability of on-pack information. It uses laboratory analysis to check whether the nutritional values printed on packaging correspond with the contents of the …

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SIG announces aseptic carton fillers in Dubai on October 1 to expand existing plant capacity

        SIG announced two additions to its SIG Neo aseptic carton filling machine portfolio in Dubai on October 1, 2026, targeting food and beverage producers seeking additional capacity within existing production facilities.     The SIG Neo XSlim 32 Aseptic fills 32,000 SIG XSlimBloc single-serve cartons per hour and accommodates nine pack …

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WPO highlights packaging design’s role in reducing food waste ahead of 29 September

    The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is drawing attention to how packaging design can reduce food loss and waste ahead of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September.     The organisation says packaging designed for its intended use can protect food during distribution and storage, extend shelf …

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TNA supplies potato chip line for Muscat Chips launch in Oman

    TNA Solutions has supplied a potato chip production and packaging line to Mohammed Riaz & Partner LLC (MR) for the launch of Muscat Chips and Muscat Chips Crinklz in Oman. The Dubai-dated announcement on 23 September 2026 marks MR’s entry into snack manufacturing.     The greenfield line has a stated capacity of …

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PepsiCo opens $10 million R&D hub in Riyadh for regional products and packaging

      PepsiCo has opened a $10 million regional research and development hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to develop food products and packaging for Middle Eastern markets. The facility brings product development, consumer testing and quality assessment into one location.     The opening was attended by Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salameh, Saudi Arabia’s …

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