Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products (TVOP) has partnered with Sidel to equip its new edible oil production facility with integrated processing and packaging technologies, becoming the first edible oil producer globally to apply laser-based blowing technology for bottle manufacturing. The implementation of EvoBLOW Laser marks the introduction of this technology in the edible oil packaging segment. …
PulPac develops fibre-based caps to replace plastic closures
PulPac has introduced fibre-based caps developed using its Dry Molded Fiber technology, targeting the replacement of conventional plastic closures in packaging applications. The development is being carried out in collaboration with PA Consulting and Optima, as part of ongoing efforts to expand fibre-based packaging formats. The caps are designed to …
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Mondelēz and Amcor introduce recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury Easter range
Mondelēz International, in collaboration with Amcor, has introduced recycled plastic packaging across parts of its Cadbury Easter range, focusing on practical, large-scale application in confectionery packaging. Cadbury Mini Eggs flexible bags now contain 65% certified recycled plastic. In addition, selected Easter tablets are packed in films with 80% recycled content. …
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Amcor launches lightweight UniPak pot for dairy packaging
Zurich: Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy sector, aimed at reducing material usage while maintaining functional performance. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026 with intended use across global dairy packaging markets. The product is a lightweight, round 1 kg rigid …
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Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy partner to develop one of Africa’s largest rPET production facilities by 2027
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a partnership with Nigerian Breweries Plc and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd to establish a large-scale food-grade recycled PET (rPET) production facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The planned facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of rPET resin …
Sulayr and TOMRA collaborate to scale tray-to-tray PET recycling in Europe
Sulayr Recycling, a Spain-based recycler specialising in thermoformed PET trays, has partnered with TOMRA Recycling to strengthen its tray-to-tray recycling operations and improve process stability for food-grade recycled PET production. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced optical sorting technologies into Sulayr’s industrial recycling process to handle complex post-consumer PET tray waste …
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SABIC restructures portfolio through divestment of petrochemicals and engineering plastics businesses
SABIC has announced plans to streamline parts of its global chemicals portfolio through the divestment of selected business units, as the company seeks to strengthen long-term growth and capital efficiency. The Saudi-based chemicals producer confirmed that it has signed agreements to sell its European petrochemicals business to investment firm AEQUITA …
Amcor and DCM introduce recycle-ready polyethylene fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content
Amcor has partnered with Belgium-based De Ceuster Meststoffen NV (DCM) to introduce a recycle-ready polyethylene packaging solution for fertilizer products in Europe. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces DCM’s previous multi-material packaging structure, which was not designed for recycling in existing recycling streams. The packaging incorporates 35% post-consumer …
Balmer Lawrie UAE commissions robotic PPCP injection moulding lines to expand packaging manufacturing capacity
Balmer Lawrie UAE LLC has commissioned three high-capacity polypropylene copolymer (PPCP) robotic injection moulding production lines at its manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates, expanding its capabilities in plastics processing and packaging component manufacturing. The new installations were inaugurated in early February during a ceremony attended by His …
KHS Introduces SUPREME PET Bottle with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Performance
KHS Group has unveiled a new PET bottle concept, KHS SUPREME, designed to improve oxygen barrier performance for sensitive beverage applications such as tea, juices and functional drinks. The development builds on the company’s established Plasmax coating technology and targets producers seeking extended shelf life without compromising recyclability. The SUPREME …
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