Mondi Rotatrim Rebrand Emphasises Local Design and Sustainability in South Africa

Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, has unveiled a new brand identity for Mondi Rotatrim, its premium multifunctional office paper and one of South Africa’s most recognised paper brands. The redesign balances modern African-inspired visuals with product enhancements to reinforce the company’s local focus, sustainability credentials and social impact. The refreshed packaging …

Nadec Revamps Flavoured Labneh Packaging with Gentlebrand Collaboration

      Gentlebrand, a Sidel company, has collaborated with Saudi Arabia’s Nadec to redesign its flavoured Labneh line, aiming to appeal to a younger, more diverse consumer base while preserving the product’s cultural heritage.     The refreshed packaging emphasizes three pillars: shelf impact, flavour expression, and intuitive navigation. Each variant—‘Chili,’ ‘Zaatar,’ and ‘Olives’—features …

LuLu Group Opens 24th Outlet in Qatar with Zero-Waste Refill Station

      LuLu Group has inaugurated its 24th outlet in Qatar at North Plaza Mall, Umm Al Amad, with a strong focus on sustainability and customer convenience. The store was officially opened on October 13, 2024, by prominent Qatari businessman Sheikh Faysal Khalifa Sultan Al-Thani, in the presence of dignitaries including the Indian Ambassador …

Aptar Closures to Debut Next-Gen Tamper-Evident Sports Caps at Drinktec 2025

      Aptar Closures is set to unveil a trio of next-generation sports beverage closures at Drinktec 2025, taking place September 15–19 in Munich. The company will showcase its new solutions—NexTE, Rocket, and Balance—at Hall C6, Stand C6-342, positioning them as a response to evolving industry demands in safety, consumer convenience, and recyclability.   …

Klöckner Pentaplast Introduces Lightweight MAP Tray for Protein Packaging

      Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched the kp Elite® Nova, a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray for protein products, which the company says is the lightest in its category.     The tray is approximately 10% lighter than other trays in its class due to a ribbed structural design that adds strength in …

Starlinger Sets Industry Precedent with First EFSA Approval Under Tougher EU PET Recycling Standards

      EFSA’s Scientific Opinion validates Starlinger’s recoSTAR PET art system, raising the bar for food-grade recycled plastics under Regulation (EU) 2022/1616.     Starlinger recycling technology has earned a landmark Positive Scientific Opinionfrom the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its advanced recoSTAR PET art bottle-to-bottle recycling process. This is the first EFSA approval under the stricter Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, positioning Starlinger …

DS Smith Tecnicarton Introduces Corrugated Cardboard Trays for Automotive Packaging

DS Smith Tecnicarton, a unit of International Paper operating in Iberia, has developed corrugated cardboard trays designed to replace expanded polypropylene (EPP) packaging in the automotive sector. The 100% fibre-based trays aim to provide a single-use alternative for transporting heavy and bulky components, such as automotive headlights. The design includes a double-fingerprint die cut, enabling …

SIG Launches First 1-Litre Aseptic Carton Without Aluminum Layer for Juice Category

      SIG has introduced the first aseptic 1-litre carton pack offering full barrier protection without an aluminum layer. The new SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material is now commercially available on retail shelves, marking an expansion from single-serve to multi-serve formats.     The new development enters the juice category for …

Huhtamaki Unveils Compostable Ice Cream Cups to Expand Sustainable Portfolio

      Huhtamaki has launched a new line of ice cream cups that are both home and industrial compostable, as well as recyclable, further strengthening the company’s sustainable food packaging portfolio.     The Finnish packaging group says the new solution is made from certified, responsibly sourced paperboard with a bio-based barrier coating. By …

Amcor Supplies Recycled Polypropylene Packaging for Maison Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Hand Creams

      Maison Guerlain’s recently launched Aqua Allegoria hand creams are now packaged using Amcor’s CleanStream® post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer, the packaging supplier announced Tuesday.     The new packaging integrates Amcor’s CleanStream® technology, which mechanically recycles household polypropylene (PP) waste into high-purity recycled plastic. This material meets requirements for contact-sensitive applications and is …