Tetra Pak launches industrial bioreactor to support downstream food packaging

  Tetra Pak has launched its first industrial bioreactor, the Tetra Pak Bioreactor RF, in Lausanne, Switzerland, expanding its industrial food-production capabilities for manufacturers scaling fermentation-derived ingredients and New Food products from pilot trials to commercial volumes, before these products move into subsequent production and packaging stages.     Announced on 7 July 2026, the …

Coca-Cola South Africa introduces redesigned PET bottle for Valpré spring water

      Coca-Cola South Africa has introduced a redesigned PET bottle for its Valpré spring water brand, with the updated packaging becoming available nationwide from 1 July 2026. The redesign applies across the plastic bottle portfolio while the spring water, product label and brand positioning remain unchanged.     The revised bottle features a …

UAE Food Cluster Signs US$12 Million Food Processing Investment and MoU with Andhra Pradesh to Strengthen Packaging, Cold Chain and Export Supply Chains

The UAE Food Cluster has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) alongside the announcement of a US$12 million (₹100 crore) food processing investment by Dubai-based Flour Masters International, marking a new phase of UAE-India collaboration in food processing, packaging, cold-chain infrastructure and agricultural exports. The agreements were …

KWAL introduces 750ml glass bottle for Caprice Wine in Kenya, expanding packaging formats for the wine market

      Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced a 750ml glass bottle for its Caprice Wine range in Kenya, expanding the brand’s packaging portfolio beyond its established one-litre carton pack. The new packaging format, launched in July 2026, is aimed at broadening consumer choice and strengthening the brand’s presence across modern retail, hospitality …

Coca-Cola sharpens packaging identity under new global visual system across EMEA and Latin America

      The Coca-Cola Company has launched a new global visual identity system, bringing a fresh, dynamic and scalable look to its packaging and other consumer touchpoints while retaining the core brand assets that have defined Coca-Cola for generations.     Announced on 20 July 2026, the visual refresh is built around the strategic …

Mondelēz India introduces Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate with premium limited-edition packaging

  Mondelēz India has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate, a limited-edition product that brings the recognised Dubai chocolate trend to Indian consumers through a combination of flavour innovation, premium positioning and differentiated pack design.     Launched in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, the chocolate combines Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk with a filling …

Aptar Closures launches liner-less sport cap for hot-fill beverages

      Aptar Closures has introduced Harmonic, a new liner-less flip-top sport cap designed for hot-fill beverage applications. The closure is intended for beverage manufacturers seeking a cap that combines consumer convenience, visible tamper evidence and compatibility with high-speed production processes. The product was announced from Crystal Lake, Illinois.     The Harmonic closure …

Bandera and ExxonMobil develop mono-material PE pet food pouch using conventional blown film technology

      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. …

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 …

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 …