Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Filmtec LLP and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers have developed a 17-micron nano cast stretch film intended to reduce material consumption in pallet wrapping while maintaining mechanical properties. The project downgauged HCCB’s conventional cast stretch film from 23 microns to 17 microns, cutting film thickness by 26%. Filmtec produced …
Baladna reports 2025 water, energy and emissions progress in Qatar
Baladna has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, its third consecutive sustainability report, outlining environmental, operational and local-value measures undertaken by the Qatar-based food and dairy company during the year. The company reported achieving 100% water recycling capability in 2025. It also said it reduced energy consumption by 12% and emissions by 41%, although …
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AuraVeo turns El Caficultor coffee packaging into a direct subscription channel
AuraVeo by Koenig & Bauer has partnered with Appetite Creative and speciality coffee brand El Caficultor to introduce packaging that connects shoppers to product information and coffee subscriptions. Announced in London on 15 September 2026, the system will be demonstrated at London Packaging Week on 16–17 September. It helps El …
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Husky launches HyCAP 4.0 tooling for beverage closure production
Husky Technologies has launched its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform for high-volume beverage closure manufacturing, targeting lightweight and tethered closure production as regulatory and performance requirements change. Announced in Bolton, Ontario, the next-generation injection moulding tooling combines revised geometry, materials and stack design to improve precision, process stability, durability and …
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SÜDPACK expands mono-PP spouted pouch range for European dairy market
SÜDPACK has expanded its CarbonLite PurePP mono-polypropylene laminate range to spouted pouches for cold-filled drinkable yogurt, skyr and dairy products, responding to demand for convenience and design-for-recycling requirements. The film is intended for use with polypropylene spouts, allowing the pack to enter the PP recycling stream where collection and processing systems …
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Mondelēz International switches PET cookie trays to FSC-certified paper
Mondelēz International has replaced rigid PET trays with FSC-certified paper trays across more than 115 cookie products in Europe, a move expected to eliminate approximately 2,200 tonnes of virgin plastic annually. Announced in Uxbridge on 4 September 2026, the transition covers eight brands: LU, Milka, Granola, Cadbury, Marabou, Chips Ahoy!, Lacta …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …