Bandera and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers have jointly developed a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pet food pouch designed for recyclability by replacing conventional PET-based substrate films with a PE alternative produced on standard blown film extrusion equipment. The development demonstrates an approach to creating recyclable flexible packaging without requiring machine direction-oriented (MDO) film technology. …
TotalEnergies Corbion launches PLA foam alternative to polystyrene for food packaging
TotalEnergies Corbion has commercially launched Luminy® FOAM 50F, a high melt strength polylactic acid (PLA) grade for extrusion foamed packaging applications, targeting fresh food trays and food service containers. Announced on July 7, 2026, the material is designed as a lower-carbon, circular alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS) while operating on …
UFlex Secures Patent for Advanced Reclosable Packaging for Large Format Bags
UFlex Limited has secured an Indian patent for a reclosable flexible packaging solution developed for large-format bags, combining tamper detection, enhanced barrier protection and secure reclosure within a single packaging structure. The patent, granted for a period of 20 years from the date of filing, covers the invention titled “A Reclosable Flexible …
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launched limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026 packaging campaign
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) launched a limited-edition packaging activation across its markets to support the FIFA World Cup 2026, introducing specially designed beverage packs and promotional initiatives that engaged consumers through retail channels. The campaign centred on limited-edition Coca-Cola packaging carrying FIFA World Cup branding and promotional features. According …
STONEY shifts from brown to clear PET bottles in South Africa to support recyclability
STONEY ginger beer classic is moving from its established brown bottle to clear PET packaging in South Africa, with a phased transition beginning in June 2026, Coca-Cola South Africa has announced. The packaging change will start with the 2.25-litre STONEY bottle, while the remaining portfolio is scheduled to transition over time. Clear …
Nestlé opens AI-powered SparX hub to accelerate consumer-led product innovation in MENA
Nestlé has inaugurated its SparX Innovation Hub at its Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Expo City Dubai, using artificial intelligence and real-time consumer insight to accelerate product development across the region. Opened on 8 July, the hub is designed to identify emerging consumer opportunities, support experimentation and develop products, services and experiences. …
Mair Group and NVSSoft sign Syria MoU to develop produce packaging and export centres across four Syrian regions
UAE-based Mair Group and NVSSoft for Agricultural Technologies and Services have signed a memorandum of understanding with Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture to develop agricultural value chains, including crop collection, grading, packaging, cold storage and export preparation for Syrian fruit and vegetables. The MoU was signed in Damascus on 6 July …
Ginstberg selects Amcor tamper-evident closure for Belgian mineral water glass bottles
Amcor is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper-evident closure for glass bottles to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg, the packaging company announced from Zurich on 1 July 2026. The closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, is being used for Ginstberg’s mineral water range in Belgium. Amcor said the 28mm Flat …
Al Rabie Saudi Foods relaunches GREEN beverage in Saudi Arabia
Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. has relaunched its GREEN beverage brand in the Saudi market, bringing back the locally manufactured product with a reformulated recipe featuring zero calories, no sugar and natural sweetness from stevia. The relaunch marks the return of the brand after an extended absence and expands the company’s …
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ExxonMobil and LD PACK develop mono-PE freezer film for frozen food packaging
ExxonMobil and LD PACK have introduced a mono-PE frozen food packaging film solution in a 2026 case study, positioning the development as an alternative to conventional BOPET//PE laminates for frozen food packs where recyclability design, cold-chain durability and pack integrity are key requirements. The solution is based on an MDO PE//PE structure …
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