Kraft Heinz has introduced a new packaging format for its ketchup products, designed to improve on-the-go consumption. The new design, called the “Heinz Dipper,” is a fry box featuring a built-in compartment for ketchup. It is being rolled out in restaurants and sports venues across eleven countries, including the United States, Canada, …
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Husky Technologies has developed a mono-material beverage packaging solution that uses PET closures instead of traditional HDPE or PP alternatives. The system, based on the company’s HyCAP SecuRE+ technology, is intended to improve recycling outcomes by standardising materials across the bottle and closure. Conventional beverage bottles are typically made from …
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Polygreen has launched “Again, Please”, a reusable foodware system designed to replace single-use plastics across events and high-footfall venues in the UAE. The launch took place at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, coinciding with the country’s wider policy push toward circular economy models. …
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DataLase has launched a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles designed to replace conventional labels and reduce overall packaging material use. The development responds to growing industry efforts to eliminate film and paper labels while maintaining required product information, traceability and on-shelf visibility. The coating is designed for application through spray-coating …
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Mondi’s paper-based and recyclable packaging solutions set new benchmarks for functionality, circularity, and sector-specific performance. Mondi has reinforced its leadership in sustainable packaging with nine of its innovations recognised at the 2026 WorldStar Packaging Awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). Rather than celebrating the awards alone, the real story lies in …
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Amcor and French dairy cooperative Laïta have been recognised at the 2025 Zero Impact Packaging Trophies in the ‘flexible – complex packaging’ category for a new recyclable packaging solution for Paysan Breton Emmental cheese blocks. The award recognises the replacement of a previous non-recyclable multi-material structure with Amcor’s AmPrima® PP film in …
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Canon U.S.A., Inc. has introduced the LG-P800, an 8-inch, pigment-based full-color label printer designed for a range of industrial and commercial labeling applications. The printer was announced on January 8, 2026, and is scheduled to be available later in the same month. The LG-P800 is positioned for environments where frequent product updates, …
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SÜDPACK Medica has launched a new service, MedHub, for the healthcare industry, enabling customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities. The service is effective immediately and allows ordering by phone, email, or online. The pouches are manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and are kept permanently in stock, meeting the …
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has developed a new coating technology that imparts gas barrier and oil-resistant properties to paper-based packaging, using its proprietary SoarnoL™ solution. The development is positioned as a PFAS-free alternative for food packaging applications, addressing growing regulatory concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The technology enables the …
Nile Recycling has announced a commitment to invest up to US$35 million in a recycling project in Egypt, aligned with the country’s sustainability objectives under Egypt Vision 2030. The investment represents a step toward expanding recycling infrastructure with relevance to packaging and consumer goods waste streams. The project has received support from …
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