AptarGroup has introduced a new inverted lidless dispensing closure portfolio, focused on simplifying pack architecture while improving dispensing functionality in beauty and personal care applications. The design eliminates the need for a separate cap or lid, enabling an inverted, ready-to-dispense packaging format where the closure remains open but controlled. …
ProAmpac expands pet food packaging capabilities ahead of Petfood Forum 2026
ProAmpac is strengthening its position in the pet food sector with an expanded packaging portfolio, set to be showcased at Petfood Forum 2026 in Kansas City from April 27–29. The company is advancing packaging technologies across a wide range of applications, including dry kibble, treats, freeze-dried products, retort formats and pet …
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Amcor, Metsä and Mondini develop integrated fibre-based food packaging system
Amcor has entered a strategic collaboration with Metsä Group and G. Mondini to develop an integrated fibre-based packaging system for food applications, combining materials, barrier technology, and machinery into a single solution. The partnership brings together Metsä Group’s moulded fibre technology, Amcor’s barrier liners and top-web films, and G. Mondini’s tray-forming …
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Coveris introduces PFAS-free monomaterial pet food packaging
Coveris has introduced a new range of PFAS-free, monomaterial flexible packaging solutions for pet food, as the industry prepares for tighter regulatory requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The development focuses on polyethylene (PE)-based structures designed to support recyclability while eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which …
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Ardagh Glass Packaging launches 275ml beverage bottle with Fitz’s Bottling Company
Ardagh Glass Packaging–North America (AGP–North America), part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a 275ml glass beverage bottle developed in collaboration with Fitz’s Bottling Company. The bottle is now being used for Fitz’s Tonic Water, Tonic Water Zero and Club Soda, with nationwide availability expected from May through the company’s online platform. …
Henkel and LyondellBasell develop bio circular polymer solution for toilet rim block packaging
LyondellBasell and Henkel have collaborated to develop a bio-circular polymer solution for the transparent plastic cage used in WC Frisch/Bref toilet rim block products, focusing on reducing reliance on fossil-based materials. The packaging component is produced through injection molding and incorporates a material composition of 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% …
UPM and Paramelt introduce grease resistant paper packaging for foodservice
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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Avery Dennison integrates flexible NFC chip into inlays for mass-scale packaging applications
Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …
FIX launches Ramadan collection with new white chocolate knafeh bar
FIX Dessert Chocolatier has announced its Ramadan collection, introducing a new white chocolate version of its knafeh-inspired bar alongside the return of two seasonal flavours. The collection will be available exclusively on Careem from 18 February. The new product, “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It,” expands on the brand’s existing knafeh bar …
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Cosmo Films develops anti-fog BOPET lidding film with integrated peelable sealing performance
Cosmo Films has introduced a transparent BOPET lidding film that combines anti-fog functionality with sealable and peelable performance for refrigerated food packaging applications. The primary development lies in the integration of an anti-fog coating within a BOPET-based lidding structure while maintaining controlled peel strength and optical clarity. Condensation inside packs remains a common …