Tetra Pak announced in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 6 October 2026 that it is advancing commercialisation of Tetra Pak Ice Cream Wrap, a wrapping solution made from up to 85% paper, to expand packaging options for ice cream producers responding to changing consumer preferences. The paper is sourced from FSC-certified forests …
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BASF has launched paper coating dispersions produced at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site with product carbon footprints approximately 20% to 45% lower than corresponding conventional binders, aiming to support customers’ emissions reduction targets. The reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF) portfolio is intended for the paper and board industry. According to BASF, …
MM Board & Paper signed an agreement with R.D.M. Group on 17 August 2026 to acquire the operating business of R.D.M. Arnsberg, a recycled fibre-based cartonboard mill in Germany, through an asset deal. The Arnsberg facility has annual production capacity of approximately 230,000 tonnes of recycled fibre-based cartonboard and specialises …
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Mondelēz International has replaced rigid PET trays with FSC-certified paper trays across more than 115 cookie products in Europe, a move expected to eliminate approximately 2,200 tonnes of virgin plastic annually. Announced in Uxbridge on 4 September 2026, the transition covers eight brands: LU, Milka, Granola, Cadbury, Marabou, Chips Ahoy!, Lacta …
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Metsä Board will modernise the board machine winder at its Kemi mill during the site’s annual maintenance shutdown in October and November 2026, targeting improvements in finishing operations for coated white-top kraftliner used in corrugated packaging. The investment is intended to improve product quality, production efficiency and supply-chain reliability at the mill. Metsä Board said …
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Pakistan-based Vision Foods & Packaging has expanded its folding carton finishing capabilities with BOBST NOVACUT 106 E die-cutters and a NOVAFOLD 80 A2 folder-gluer, adding capacity across two critical post-press stages as the Lahore converter targets higher throughput, consistent carton quality and shorter production lead times. Vision Foods & Packaging has …
By Ben Daniel, Chief Editor, Packaging MEA Paper and paperboard packaging are gaining ground across the Middle East and Africa as regulation, sustainability commitments and demand for recyclable formats reshape packaging decisions. But replacing plastic with paper is not circularity in itself. For converters and brand owners, the real challenge is combining …
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Bonnie Bio has introduced a pre-shaped, biodegradable paper liner for domestic oven trays, expanding its range of disposable kitchen products with a plastic-free format designed to reduce cleaning and replace aluminium foil in selected cooking applications. The liner is designed for trays used in 600mm-wide domestic ovens and features a …
Hotpack has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia-based HZ Corporation to expand the availability of paper-based foodservice packaging across multiple international markets. Announced on 18 June 2026, the partnership has been formalised through the establishment of HZP Eco Packaging. The venture will focus on supplying paper-based alternatives to single-use …
National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually. The development is designed to strengthen …
