Tetra Pak and Spanish seafood producer Jealsa have introduced what they describe as the industry’s first carton packaging format for shelf-stable tuna using the Tetra Recart® system. The product was launched in Sweden in May 2026 through retailer Axfood in a 200 ml Mini format and is now being made …
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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. …
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DS Smith, an International Paper company, has introduced a fibre-based Closed-Type Tray designed for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products from Greece to international markets. The packaging solution is intended for transatlantic supply chains where transit times can exceed 45 days. The tray is designed …
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Siegwerk and Enplater Group have jointly developed a fully recyclable mono-material polypropylene (PP) pouch designed to deliver barrier and sealing performance for food packaging applications. The companies announced that the development combines Siegwerk’s ink and coating technologies with Enplater’s converting and packaging expertise to create a mono-PP structure intended to …
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KAMPALA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, has officially inaugurated the Packaging Centre of Excellence (PCOE). Launched during National Science Week 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, the facility aims to address the technical “presentation gap” currently hindering Ugandan manufactured …
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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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 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 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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SIG has entered a new product category with the launch of camel milk in aseptic cartons in Saudi Arabia. The product, NOUG Camel UHT Milk from Sawani, part of the MILAF Global Food Company, is produced and co-packaged locally by United National Dairy Co. The launch marks the first time camel milk has …
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