Hotpack and HZ Corporation establish joint venture for paper-based foodservice packaging

      Hotpack has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia-based HZ Corporation to expand the availability of paper-based foodservice packaging across multiple international markets.     Announced on 18 June 2026, the partnership has been formalised through the establishment of HZP Eco Packaging. The venture will focus on supplying paper-based alternatives to single-use …

Innovia Films and PureCycle develop recycled-content white BOPP film

      Innovia Films and PureCycle Technologies have successfully produced and evaluated a white cavitated biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film containing more than 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene, marking a development in the use of recycled content for flexible packaging applications.     The film was manufactured using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice recycled polypropylene resin …

KHS advances adhesive-based multipack solution for beverage packaging

        KHS is promoting its Nature MultiPack system, an adhesive-based secondary packaging solution that groups beverage cans and PET bottles without the use of shrink film, cardboard wraps or plastic rings.     The system uses a series of adhesive dots to bond individual containers into multipacks of four, six or eight …

Türkiye to launch beverage packaging deposit return system from 1 July

    According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging.     The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …

Mother Dairy introduces India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch

          Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. has introduced India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi NCR, with rollout scheduled from 5 June 2026, coinciding with World Environment Day.     The company said the pouch is designed to degrade in soil after disposal. …

Huhtamaki collaborates with Hesburger on fibre lids for beverage packaging

  Huhtamaki and Hesburger have introduced a new fibre-based beverage lid developed as part of a packaging collaboration aimed at replacing conventional plastic lids in foodservice applications. The new lids will be used on Hesburger’s hot and cold beverage cups and represent a further step in the company’s transition towards fibre-based packaging formats. Manufactured from …

Siegwerk launches CIRKIT NOVASEAL heat-seal lacquer portfolio for sustainable packaging

      Siegwerk has introduced CIRKIT NOVASEAL, a new portfolio of heat-seal lacquers developed to support recyclable fibre-based and flexible packaging structures.     The innovation addresses a key packaging challenge: delivering reliable sealing performance while enabling packaging formats designed for improved recyclability. The portfolio combines heat-sealing functionality with packaging performance requirements across a …

Amcor launches recycle-ready polypropylene dip cups for foodservice applications

      Amcor has announced the commercial availability of PP Revolution, a new range of recycle-ready polypropylene dip cup arrays and lidding solutions for condiments, dressings and sauces used in foodservice applications.     The launch is aimed at helping food brands and foodservice operators move away from traditional polystyrene packaging while maintaining performance, …

ClemenGold and Sinclair partner on compostable fruit labelling in South Africa

    ClemenGold International and fresh produce labelling specialist Sinclair have partnered to introduce compostable fruit labels across ClemenGold’s group-owned packhouses in South Africa, marking a packaging innovation focused on reducing waste from fresh produce labelling systems. The project is being implemented with support from local supplier HG Molenaar.     The partnership centres on …

Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS together develop rounded cardboard multipack

        Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have developed a cardboard multipack with rounded corners, using SCA’s patented Arcwise technology, with the first launch taking place in Poland.     The pack, named DS Smith Round Wrap, is being used for bottled products including Carlsberg, Garage and Somersby. It is designed for larger …