Zurich: Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy sector, aimed at reducing material usage while maintaining functional performance. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026 with intended use across global dairy packaging markets. The product is a lightweight, round 1 kg rigid …
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UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept designed to deliver grease resistance and improved end-of-life performance. The solution targets applications including bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where grease barrier and sealing performance remain critical requirements. The concept combines UPM Specialty Materials’ barrier base …
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SIG has received Design® for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its spouted pouch using the Terra RecShield BD laminate, highlighting progress in developing recyclable flexible packaging formats for liquid applications. The recognition confirms that the pouch structure is compatible with polyethylene (PE) recycling streams. From …
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Boxon is launching a new generation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate rPET Big Bags across Europe, Middle East and Africa starting in week 12 introducing what it describes as the first recycled Big Bag approved for direct food contact in the region. The product is manufactured from recycled PET bottles and is …
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SOUTH AFRICA: Fibre Circle has launched a Gauteng-wide campaign aimed at increasing the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP), targeting improved recovery of used beverage cartons across the province. The initiative, led by the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, was …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has introduced a 10-litre packaging format for its Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water brand, expanding the product’s available pack sizes in the Ugandan bottled water market. The launch was announced in 2026 and aims to provide an intermediate option between small retail bottles and the larger 20-litre …
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Hubergroup Print Solutions has announced the global availability of its TINKREDIBLE MGA ink system, developed specifically for offset printing on metal packaging used for food and beverage applications. The move expands the reach of a system previously introduced in selected markets, making it available to metal packaging printers worldwide. The …
Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging applications for fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables. The film has been designed to support respiration control by optimising gas transmission rates, helping maintain the freshness and quality of packaged produce throughout the supply …
Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures. The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …
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Avery Dennison has launched its AD IdentiFresh RFID inlay series, extending the use of radio frequency identification technology across fresh food categories including bakery, meat, deli and produce. The development strengthens packaging and labelling systems used in temperature-controlled retail environments, where accurate identification and inventory visibility are critical to reducing shrink and waste. …
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