BASF has raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting higher sales and earnings in the second quarter of 2026, with improved performance in its Materials and Industrial Solutions businesses providing particular relevance for packaging and plastics markets. The German chemical group reported second-quarter sales of €17.2 billion, €2.4 billion higher …
Egypt moves towards EPR system for packaging waste
Egypt is advancing plans to implement an Extended Producer Responsibility system, with priority packaging materials set to form part of the first phase and producers and importers required to report packaging volumes placed on the Egyptian market. Egypt is moving towards the implementation of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system as part of its …
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TotalEnergies Corbion launches PLA foam alternative to polystyrene for food packaging
TotalEnergies Corbion has commercially launched Luminy® FOAM 50F, a high melt strength polylactic acid (PLA) grade for extrusion foamed packaging applications, targeting fresh food trays and food service containers. Announced on July 7, 2026, the material is designed as a lower-carbon, circular alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS) while operating on …
Aptar expands e-commerce-ready closures portfolio for beauty, personal care and home care packaging
Aptar Closures has expanded its portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications, responding to growing demand for packaging designed to withstand parcel shipping while reducing the need for additional packaging components. The portfolio comprises four closure solutions—Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top and E-Disc Top—developed to …
STONEY shifts from brown to clear PET bottles in South Africa to support recyclability
STONEY ginger beer classic is moving from its established brown bottle to clear PET packaging in South Africa, with a phased transition beginning in June 2026, Coca-Cola South Africa has announced. The packaging change will start with the 2.25-litre STONEY bottle, while the remaining portfolio is scheduled to transition over time. Clear …
HERMA launches Essential Line for cost-sensitive standard label applications
HERMA has launched its Essential Line of self-adhesive label materials for price-sensitive standard applications, offering paper- and film-based options for food packaging, cosmetics, shipping cartons, logistics and other common uses. The range is intended for label printers seeking lower-cost materials where additional performance features are not required. According to …
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Siegwerk launches oxygen barrier white ink for film packaging
Siegwerk has launched CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, a printable ink system that combines oxygen barrier performance and white ink opacity in a single layer for film-based packaging applications. Announced from Siegburg, Germany, on 15 June 2026, the development is positioned within Siegwerk’s Barrier Inks category, where barrier functionality is integrated into …
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GAIA BioMaterials secures European patent for PLA-free packaging film materials
GAIA BioMaterials has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials, giving the company protection for a material platform aimed at biodegradable and compostable packaging film applications. The patent, originally filed in 2020, covers compounds that do not rely on PLA for their properties. Instead, …
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Al Bayader International to invest AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park
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 …
Türkiye to launch beverage packaging deposit return system from 1 July
According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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